Work

Austin to Boston

PRODUCER / EDITOR / ART DIRECTOR / CAMERA

5 VW vans, 4 bands, 3000 miles, 2 weeks: 1 gloriously backwards tour. Playing bars to barns and rooms to rooftops, they pack out tiny venues wowing the crowds. But bad weather and breakdowns test their bond. Featuring Ben Howard, The Staves, Nathaniel Rateliff and Bear's Den. This Netflix documentary showcases a modern tour, done the old-fashioned way.

TYPE: FEATURE FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY    PRODUCTION COMPANY: SIDESHOW ALLEY / COMMUNION MUSIC

JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

In 2012, I travelled to Austin for SXSW and met with Ben Lovett of Communion Records and director Marcus Haney. Amidst firsthand experience documenting the tour, this led to me co-producing the film; alongside my Sideshow Alley partners handling post-production.

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Ben Howard shot in New York City on the Austin to Boston tour
Nathaniel Rateliff shot on the Austin to Boston tour
Ben Howard shot in New York City on the Austin to Boston tour
Nathaniel Rateliff shot on the Austin to Boston tour

FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION

In June 2014 we began to showcase the film to audiences around the world, receiving official selection at many notable film festivals including Sheffield docFest, BFI London Film Festival, IDFA & Nashville Film Festival. In total the film had 17 appearances across 2014/2015.

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MARKETING

As the film completed production, my attention switched toward the film’s visual identity and marketing strategy. This involved creating the logo, key art poster, titles, online experience and social media strategy along with commissioning artist Peter Strain for alternate artwork.

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DISTRIBUTION

We partnered with distributor Monoduo Films to release worldwide on June 12, 2015 with a special launch screening at Bonnaroo Festival. The film then streamed through Netflix, Apple, Amazon, Google Play & Vimeo.

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THANKS

The experience working on this film was life changing and one of my proudest achievements. Listening to this talent day after day was a pure blessing. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. x.

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DIRECTOR
James Marcus Haney

PRODUCERS
Ben Lovett, Ty Johnson

EDITORS
Kitty Green, Ty Johnson

 

CAMERA
James Marcus Haney, Ty Johnson, Cid Salcido, Kelly Teacher

SOUND
Jed Palmer, Emma Bortignon, Rich Matthews, Timothy Dutch Vannette, Barrie Pitt

 

CAST
Ben Howard, The Staves, Nathaniel Rateliff, Bear's Den

NARRATOR
Gill Landry