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This
feature length film explores the exploding popularity of fiddle music
by following eight contemporary fiddlers whose excellence in their tradition-based
fiddle styles has inspired audiences the world over. Fiddlers representing
diverse and evolved traditions come together in a musical convergence,
breathing life into lost fiddle tunes and swapping stories. Commentary
by folklorists is intercut with musicians’ personal narratives,
historical footage, and archival photographs to plumb the meaning and
magic of the modern fiddle revival.
MYSTERY
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The
fate of Nicholas ll, the last Tsar of Russia, has been shrouded in mystery
since 1918. Recent analysis of the skeletal remains and notes from the
leader of the execution squad may provide the answers at last. This
78 minute film was licensed by The Discovery Channel where it was nominated
for a CableACE Award. Produced by Frank Simeone. Directed and edited
by Victoria Lewis.
LIVE
WATER
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This award-winning documentary explores water dowsing and follows
the top dowsers in America as they attend a national owsing convention
and look for water in the dry hills of northern California.
Produced by Frank Simeone. Directed and edited by Victoria Lewis.
THE
BOX SHOW
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A collective of artists in Pt. Reyes Station, California, create
an extraordinary exhibit that provides funds for their community. Experience
“box show fever” as this film provides a rare glimpse of
artists, who include the model-making wizards of George Lucas, designing
boxes that dazzle your senses. This film is a work-in-progress that
is seeking completion funds. Produced, directed and edited by Victoria
Lewis.
LOUIE
BLUIE
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Featuring Howard Armstrong and Ted Bogan in the last black
string band. These raconteurs and legendary musicians take us through
a musical history that includes rare performances with “Banjo”
Ikey Robinson and Yank Rachell in Chicago. This feature length documentary
had a national PBS broadcast and played in 25 cities across the country.
Associate produced by Frank Simeone. Edited by Victoria Lewis.
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