"An oyster leads a dreadful but exciting life."
— M. F. K. Fisher
Waveland is the working title for a new documentary about the passion, commitment and risk at the heart of being an oysterman in Deltaville, Virginia along the Chesapeake Bay.
Watch the Teaser
Waveland explores the experience of shedding a corporate career for the challenging, but rewarding work of an oysterman.
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 its history and fisheries going. ​
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Join us today to help make our proposed film a reality!
It's a story of personal risk, environmental health and the amazing oyster-growing culture at the heart of it all."
— Paul Lewis
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, special previews and invitations to public events.
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Watch Our Progress!
First Phase Goal: $30,000
Raised as of March 25th, 2025: $2950
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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, David Saul, Sarah Van Berkum, Anne Cosby, Ceileann Resler, Tyler Simmons, Kaitlin Ray
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.