Waveland
Waveland is Subterracon Films’ working title for a new documentary exploring one man's journey to begin a new oyster farm along the Chesapeake Bay, in Deltaville, Virginia.
"Working with Grant Mathews on a project like this is going to be amazing. We have a chance to tell a story that I hope will be of value to an entire community that lives and works along the Bay - a story of risk, environmental health and that amazing oyster-growing culture at the heart of it all." — Producer, Paul Lewis
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Every so often, important subjects need to be revisited, their stories retold for better understanding and new perspectives. The understanding of the importance of the oyster to Virginia waterways and cultural life is experiencing a rejuvenation, with a new generation called to keep the story going.
Waveland explores the experience of shedding a corporate career for the challenging, but rewarding life of an oysterman.
An Osyter leads a dreadful, but exciting life.
— M.F.K. Fisher
The Project Details
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Production Dates:
February 2025 - March 2026
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Producer/Director:
Paul Lewis
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Sound Design:
Kelley Baker
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Original Music:
Brian Kleve
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Est. Running Time:
30 Mins.