‘Shelter’ is a short, animated documentary that addresses the urgent social and political realities of homelessness while celebrating the transformative work of the Talbot Interfaith Shelter in Easton, MD. The film tells the personal stories of individuals facing hardship as they navigate systemic challenges and strive to rebuild their lives. Through these narratives, ‘Shelter’ reveals the strength of human resilience and the power of compassionate, community-based solutions.

The film is directed by Dutch-Irish artist Anita Groener. She creates installations comprising sculpture, drawing, film, and painting. Her work explores the fragile architectures of memory, home, displacement, and belonging. The stories featured in the film were recorded by American documentary film maker Matt Kresling.

‘Shelter’ was debuted as part of Anita’s “To The Edge Of Your World” exhibit at the Academy Art Museum in the summer of 2025.  It was accepted into the Chesapeake Film Festival that same year, where it was given the Spotlight on Maryland Award.  It was also featured in the Maryland International Film Festival in March of 2026.