WAVELAND
"An oyster leads a dreadful but exciting life."
— M. F. K. Fisher
Waveland is the 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." — Paul Lewis, Producer
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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.
Grant Mathews building oyster cages in his workshop and arts venue, The Bellwether.
Your contribution will help jumpstart this film into reality! All contributors to the startup phase of this project will receive monthly newsletter updates and invitations to special events.
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Watch Our Progress!
First Phase Goal: $30,000
Raised as of February. 7, 2025: $2600
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Thank you to our First Phase Patrons! We are just getting started!
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Jesse Burgman, Sandra Wheeler, Dayne Ashbaugh, William Schurmer, Kelly Hoy, Carla Mathews, Scott Wheeler, Johannes Armentrout, Cathleen Black, Joe Wheeler, Vernon Plack. Rick and Liz Albee
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.