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There is a movement on the rise in the acoustic guitar community. A tribe born of revolution that has roots tracing back decades.
The “fingerstyle” community as it calls itself has been percolating away in smoky pubs and intimate venues around the world, occasionally bubbling its way to the surface.
An online community of dedicated fans and a players following in the footsteps of pioneer artists like Michael Hedges to today’s most influential artists like Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel -- and it grows larger by the day.
This film is dedicated to taking a magnified look at the world of modern acoustic fingerstyle guitar, through the lens of its history and its people to truly understand the music and movement.
These artists from all over the world are transcending not just their instruments but the way we fundamentally enjoy and consume the art form. These artists prosper in the connection with their audience; revel in the intimacy of their performance and thrive in the virtuosity of their musicianship. We hope to bottle just a fraction of this essence in the film.
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…we want to MAKE this movie because we want to SEE this movie. We are MASSIVE FANS! We think there is a unique and compelling story to be told and we need the community to help us tell it.
WHO WE ARE
Drew Roller – The “Light Bulb” guy Fledgling
Fingerstyle guitarist by night, digital designer and media production
professional by day Drew is more of an “open mic-er” than a gig pig.
He is also a massive fan of the movement, and came up with the idea
that has left everyone asking “why hasn't this been done before”. He
brings a sense of aesthetic to the project with his background in
design and on top of that a ton of determination to help create the
kick ass film we all want to see.
Mark “Phisha” Fisher – The ideas
man"Phisha" comes straight from the lone fingerstyle player
mould. For many years, nestled in his music room working on his
Original tunes and the techniques of the Acoustic art-form. His
musical wares have taken him through the process of composing,
recording and performing his work on video, on stage and in the
studio. He brings with him a vital industry focus and insight due to a
deep love for, and a deep history in Modern Fingerstyle . His
knowledge and "ideas" in audio and video production
technology through his work in music retail will be crucial to the
project’s execution and production value. Oh... Did we mention he’s a
bad ass percussive Fingerstyle player?
Brockton Gates – The man with the microphone We were
over the moon when Brockton from the Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Podcast
decided to come on board with the project in an Executive Producer
role for a myriad of reasons. For a start if you aren't already
subscribed to the MFG podcast stop what your doing immediately and …no
wait, don’t, come back... donate first! Seriously though Brockton will
be developing and nurturing the narrative of the project through his
interviews at the Bootcamp and beyond. His experience in this area is
invaluable and aligns perfectly with the skill-set of the team. He
also brings not an ounce less of enthusiasm that is needed to carry
out such a challenging task.
Support from the community has been overwhelming. Our social media networks are firing on all cylinders. The people are engaged and have already provided us with invaluable insights through the surveys on our blog and the messages on Facebook. Keep them coming!
The stream of supportive comments, messages, tweets and emails are all a constant source of validation of the idea. Each and every one of them encapsulates the earnestness, passion and energy the community emanates.
Supporting Artists
• Thomas Leeb
• Preston Reed
• Jon
Gomm
• Don Ross
• Mike
Dawes
• Petteri Sariola
• Maneli Jamal
• Tobias Rauscher
• Jacky Bastek
• Janet Noguera
• Lowden Guitars
• G7th
Capos
• Baton Rouge Guitars
NOTE: This list is growing by the day and is subject to scheduling.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
Facebook: FingerStyle Movie
Twitter: @FingerstyleMovi
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30-Minute Private Skype Lesson w/ Thomas Leeb** 1 on 1 Skype lesson with one of the Fingerstyle guitar's finest. Wherever you are on the planet you can get world class tuition from a true master of the craft. You'll also get a digital download of the movie, the extended cut, access to exclusive "Behind the scenes" content and a shout out on our closing credits and social media channels. **NO OFFICIAL BACKER DVD INCLUDED**
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Get featured on the official movie website and social media channels for one week. We will post a bio, pics and a video of your wares on our website and social media platforms through the course of the movie creation process. We will start featuring artists as soon as the Kickstarter finishes. You'll also get the "Official Backer" DVD, digital download, the extended cut, access to exclusive "Behind the scenes" content, a shout out on social media and in the closing credits. (Movie content available on completion of the film.)
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30-Minute Private Skype Lesson w/ Thomas Leeb** 1 on 1 Skype lesson with one of the Fingerstyle guitar's finest. Wherever you are on the planet you can get world class tuition from a true master of the craft. You'll also get a digital download of the movie, the extended cut, access to exclusive "Behind the scenes" content and a shout out on our closing credits and social media channels. **NO OFFICIAL BACKER DVD INCLUDED**
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Get featured on the official movie website and social media channels for one week. We will post a bio, pics and a video of your wares on our website and social media platforms through the course of the movie creation process. We will start featuring artists as soon as the Kickstarter finishes. You'll also get the "Official Backer" DVD, digital download, the extended cut, access to exclusive "Behind the scenes" content, a shout out on social media and in the closing credits. (Movie content available on completion of the film.)
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