Shell Yeah

Changes: The Story Of Sugar

A musician, his shells, and the surprising sounds they create.

Documentary • USA • 2025 • 6 Minutes
Director: Sam Graff
Producers: Sam Graff
Cinematographer: Paulius Kontijevas
Editor: Lucy Gamades
Cast: Chris Ott

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30 years after disbanding, alternative rock band Sugar reformed and performed their first concerts, only three months ago.

Documentary • USA • 2026 • 21 Minutes

Director: Rob Hatch-Miller
Producers: Rob Hatch-Miller, Puloma Basu, Greg King
Cinematographer: Paul Yee
Editor: Greg King
Cast: Bob Mould

OH YEAH!

Brewin’ Stew: Calvin Keys’ Life On Guitar

The story of the iconic electronic music group Yello and their classic 1980’s hit song. Oh Yeah is one of the most recognizable songs of all time, made famous by Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and embodies 80’s American culture more than any other song. 

Documentary • USA • 2025 • 17 Minutes
Director: Nick Canfield
Producers: Nick Canfield, Justin Levy
Cinematographer: Nelson Walker
Editor: Paul Lovelace
Cast: Dieter Meier, Boris Blank, Reggie Watts, Alan Ruck

Now narrated from beyond the grave, this film lets Calvin Keys look back on his career and make sense and joy of it. A quiet giant of jazz guitar, Keys (1942–2024) played with artists ranging from Earl “Fatha” Hines and Ahmad Jamal to Terrace Martin, building a career that connected generations of jazz.

Documentary • USA • 2026 • 30 Minutes
Director: Isaac Pingree
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Cast: Calvin Keys. Taj Mahal, Terrace Martin, Henry Franklin

Rolling Film, Rocking History, Al Maysles Captures the Beatles

Acclaimed documentarian Al Maysles reflects on filming the Beatles during their first visit to the United States.

Documentary • USA • 2025 • 10 Minutes
Director: Bart Weiss
Producers: Bart Weiss, Andy Streitfeld
Cinematographer: Andy Streitfeld
Editor: Bart Weiss, Brad Osborne
Cast: The Beatles, Al Maysles

Robin Raps: Fleshed Out

An Indianapolis-based rapper shares his journey into songwriting and the big decision he needs to make if he wants to progress his career.

Documentary • USA • 2026 • 10 Minutes
Director: Rocky Walls
Producers: Zach Downs, Grant Michael, Rocky Walls
Cinematographer: Jack Kersey
Editor: Zach Downs, Sean Downs
Cast: Grayson Pitts

Thank You For Listening

Joshua Ray Walker faces the fragility of life as he confronts a life-altering cancer diagnosis. As he prepares to return to the Grand Ole Opry, the film captures an intimate portrait of an artist grappling with mortality while confronting the legacy he will leave behind.

Blending lyrical visuals, performance, and moments of quiet reflection, the film explores how music sustains, redeems, and endures. It is a meditation on resilience, legacy, and the human drive to create meaning even in the face of life’s limits.