Carving a Life is a 2017 American romance drama film directed by Terry Ross and written by Lisa Bruhn.

Mitch (Tyler Bruhn), a woodworker struggling with alcoholism after the death of his mother, begins a relationship with Lauren (Karenssa LeGear), a local elementary schoolteacher.

[3] The film had a screening in San Diego,[4] a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles and was distributed by Indie Rights.

Katie Walsh at Los Angeles Times described it as well-intentioned but amateurish, calling it "the kind of DIY indie film that tries very, very hard but completely misses the mark.

"[7] Chris Olson at UK Film Review scored it 4 stars calling it "genuinely moving [...] tender and engaging.