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61. Billy - Around The Bend
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 month ago
60. Jack and the Dustbowl - Behind the Scenes
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 month ago
59. Jack and the Dustbowl
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 month ago
58. Jack and the Dustbowl Trailer
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 month ago
57. Strings Session: Blood On My Name
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
9 months ago
56. Blood On My Name - VFX Object Removal Tutorial
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
9 months ago
55. Blood On My Name Gag Reel
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
9 months ago
54. Blood On My Name: Behind the Scenes
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
9 months ago
53. The Brothers Bright: Blood On My Name
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
9 months ago
52. Blood On My Name
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
10 months ago
51. Blood On My Name Promo
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
10 months ago
50. The Brothers Bright: A History
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
10 months ago
49. The Candy Shop
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
11 months ago
48. Wild Heaven Craft Beer: Mini Doc
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
47. Candy Shop Atlanta Story Animation
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
46. Whitestone Family Portrait, Pt. I
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
45. Fear Itself
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
44. The Candy Shop Trailer
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
43. Brandon McCormick on Fear
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
42. VFX Test Candy Shop
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
41. The Candy Shop Teaser
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
40. Heartless: The Story of the Tin Man
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
39. Heartless Behind the Scenes
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
38. Whitestone E-Book Films
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
37. Pickups: The Mortar of The Story
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
1 year ago
36. Heartless: The Story of the Tinman Official Teaser
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
2 years ago
35. The Story of Story(Boarding)
by Whitestone Motion Pictures
2 years ago
Whitestone Motion Pictures proudly presents ‘Jack and the Dustbowl’, a short film about overcoming adversity and making the impossible, possible.

Jack Spriggs, a poor dust bowl farmer from Alabama, is determined to keep his family’s land. Set during the Great Depression, record heat waves and over-farming have turned the once fertile soil into worthless dust. Refusing to become a victim of his circumstances, Jack embraces his surroundings and digs in. Jack’s tenacious spirit and ingenuity will either keep his family together or he'll lose everything trying.

This film is handcrafted by the artisans of Whitestone Motion Pictures.

whitestonemotionpictures.com

Behind the Scenes
vimeo.com/35028022

The Soundtrack
itunes.apple.com/us/album/jack-and-the-dustbowl/id493394270

Twitter: @whitestonemp

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  • Jason Sondhi staff 4 weeks ago
    Fantastic. Moving and pretty both. Nobody makes short films that appeal to the same sensibilities as you guys, so thanks.
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 4 weeks ago
    Thanks Jason!
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  • Alix Roques-Genez 4 weeks ago
    I'm not disappointed. Each film you make is way better than the last one! I loved this one... and expect the next one!
    Never stop, guys, never stop!!
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  • Zackary Johnson 4 weeks ago
    Great job guys. Really beautiful.
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  • Pete Street Productions 4 weeks ago
    I've been anticipating this for so long. Thank you for the great work you guys always do!
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  • Justin Robinson 4 weeks ago
    Love the story and the color grading! Once again, well done Brandon and the Whitestone team. Amazing.
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  • Jeroen Willemse 4 weeks ago
    Another ridiculously impressive Whitestone film. I couldn't help sitting here with a very wide grin on my face at the ending. Like always, excellent art design. Keep up the amazing work.
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  • Augustin Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    Your videos are both well produced but especially greatly narrated. That's a very unique gift you have and we are really inspired by your work and the passion that drives you.
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  • Short of the Week plus 3 weeks ago
    Terrific.
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    vimeo.com/channels/shortoftheweek
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  • Peter Nevill and Orlando Suazo plus 3 weeks ago
    incredible! filmmaking that changes the heart - incredible!
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  • The Film Artist plus 3 weeks ago
    Respect, beautfully made :)
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  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    Thank you all for the very kind comments.
    It encouraging as we continue to grow as filmmakers and artisans.
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  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    And a HUGE thanks to the Vimeo gods for putting us on the front page!
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  • 1dah Works Creative Media, LLC plus 3 weeks ago
    I would really like to work with you all. Could I just come and wrap cables for you guys? Please?
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    We have a long list of people wanting to work. If you're serious about learning making films, would you consider applying to our Protege program? whitestonemotionpictures.com/protege/
  • 1dah Works Creative Media, LLC plus 3 weeks ago
    I am doing so just as you respond. Putting together my demo reel. Oh, and I AM serious.
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  • Jackson C. Davis 3 weeks ago
    You've done it again! The stunning Whitestone cinematography has reached a new level and the performances of the actors were phenomenal. You inspire me such a great deal, so thank you.
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks Jackson!
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  • Salomon plus 3 weeks ago
    not seen quality like this online, #production value
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    Thank you, we're always striving for higher quality.
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  • Adam Flikkema 3 weeks ago
    I loved it.
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  • David Parkinson 3 weeks ago
    Really nice film. Amazing quality
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  • Eric Griffis 3 weeks ago
    the info says "alabama farmer." i think maybe it is supposed to say "oklahoma?" alabama wasn't in the dust bowl.
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    Actually, by our research the upper western region of Alabama was touched by the dust bowl. Juuust enough for us to place it there. We couldn't film in a very flat area, so we needed to locate a region historically that could fit our locations here in Georgia.
    :)
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  • Sam Welker plus 3 weeks ago
    Great men take things that do not work and work with them, but legends turn things that do not work into something entirely different and extraordinary.

    Great film! Thanks for sharing :) Certainly inspired me, just don't tell my mom I took her van apart...
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  • Garrison Clough 3 weeks ago
    This was the best thing I've ever seen on Vimeo. Keep up the good work!
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  • Indie Punch 3 weeks ago
    What an inspiring story! I can't believe I've never seen your stuff before. I checked out your other work and "Blood On My Name" is wicked cool. Keep up the good work, fellas!

    Shared on indiepunch.com.
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    Thank you for posting our film!
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  • Baily Man 3 weeks ago
    A really great piece of art with a lovely story :)
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  • torkanal 3 weeks ago
    Ok
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  • Bob Kellerman 3 weeks ago
    Very nice. Too bad the Occupiers don't have the values "about overcoming adversity and making the impossible, possible." as these folks had....
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  • Lisa CosMod 3 weeks ago
    Inspiring indeed. Well done!
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  • Daniel Gilman 3 weeks ago
    incredible filming... great job guys!
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  • John X. Carey plus 3 weeks ago
    You're films are so heartfelt yet they have gravity. I peruse around looking for our generations next feature directors and you're def. at the top of the list. Wonderful voice you have.
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  • Tyson Banks plus 3 weeks ago
    Great job as always! Beautiful cinematography, nuanced acting and of course great music! Kudos on choosing such a difficult setting and not limiting yourselves to "whats easy."
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  • Lina Johansson plus 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful - all the way through. You guys are really good.
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  • Pedro HFPI 3 weeks ago
    This video is beautiful! The cinematography is awesome! Amazing job!!!
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  • john Ciccarelli 3 weeks ago
    Amazing work!
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  • Justin Leyba 3 weeks ago
    WOW! Another amazing and uplifting short film from you guys! You guys should upload a new film every week! WE NEED MORE!! Hahaha. :))
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  • Rich Hinton 3 weeks ago
    Whitestone goes from strength to stength. Can't wait to see what you guys create next.
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  • MIAOU plus 3 weeks ago
    Good one, Love the photography !
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  • Nelson Dunk plus 3 weeks ago
    Fantastic work! A truly great film. Very well done!
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  • JACONNI 3 weeks ago
    Love the last line--"buried treasure down there." :]
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  • Miklas Manneke 3 weeks ago
    Awesome short film.
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  • imabadidea 3 weeks ago
    omg i wish i could LIKE this more than once... amazing!
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  • kei kosonoy 3 weeks ago
    Amazing! what cameras are used?
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    We use the Arri Alexa for this show.
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  • ali itani 3 weeks ago
    i loved it so much i wish this was a tv show
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  • Jacey King 3 weeks ago
    Nobody makes films like these anymore. Thank you for bringing back this feeling~
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  • Baptiste Bergelin 3 weeks ago
    wonderful movie !
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  • Benjamin Bixby 3 weeks ago
    Excellent! Love the typography
  • Whitestone Motion Pictures plus 3 weeks ago
    Thanks! Our boy Alex Watson is one in a million.
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  • fang 3 weeks ago
    Kudos, you really sell it with the feel of the piece. Well done to all involved!
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  • Nacho Alves 3 weeks ago
    Una gran historia!.. Solo les hago una observación, en mi caso entiendo ingles, pero no es mi lengua natal. Por eso creo que si le agregasen subtítulos podrían tener una mayor audiencia y llegar a aquella gente que no habla tan fluido inglés. Desde ya.. muy buen corto! se nota el trabajo que le han dedicado.
    Saludos desde Buenos Aires. ;)
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  • John Painz plus 2 weeks ago
    You all did a really fantastic job with this. Found it via Reddit, via Nick and Billy's phenomenal song. Congratulations on this. Keep up the great work!
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  • Lorenzo Townsend 2 weeks ago
    Thank you!
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  • wetSPOT Productions plus 2 weeks ago
    Great job. Very inspiring!
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  • Chris Horniblow 1 week ago
    Loved it!!!
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