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Vermont Animator Wins State Prize | Montpelier News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Vermont animator Travis Van Alstyne just won the prestigious fifth annual Vermont Prize for his haunting animated short “Love of the Land,” the first time an animator has ever taken home the honor. The film tells the tragic story of real-life farmer Romaine Tenney, who fought to keep his Ascutney farm from being razed for I-91 in the 1960s—only to die by suicide rather than be displaced. Now screening across the state, the award not only celebrates Van Alstyne’s powerful storytelling but also funds his next project, “The Barnard Panther,” set for 2028, with plans to collaborate with other Vermont creatives on music and visuals. Watch the award-winning film on YouTube—where history, heartbreak, and art collide. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e68b70df73b21444