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Faire: An American Renaissance
95 Min
A bawdy and wild ride behind the scenes of one of America's first counter-cultures - The Renaissance Faire.
RENIASSANCE FAIRE STATISTICS:
Approximately 7.3 million visitors annually to CURRENT faires around the world
around the world on 3 continents in over 10 countries
approximately 13,000 booths nationally
in 300 cities across the country in 46 states
BIO SECTION:
About the Director
Doug Jacobson, the director and executive producer, finds himself obsessed with sub-cultures. Graduating from USC film school in the early 90's, he has since become an award winning editor, has written several scripts, and is has been directing documentaries and music videos for years.
He first became noticed for his festival favorite "Secret Lives of Adult Stars" a journey behind the scenes of the porn industry. He also directed “Journey to the Flames – 10 Years of Burning Man” a look into one of the world' most influential art festivals. “Faire – An American Renaissance” is his third documentary about the history of the Renaissance Faire, which is now making it’s way into the festival circuit. He is currently working on "the Dominion", a true story about women in the LA BDSM underground.
Partial Cast List:
Camryn Manheim
Billy Scudder
Don Brown
J.Paul Moore
Suzanne honor
Will wood
"Reduced Shakespeare":
Daniel Singer
Jess Winfield
"cock and feathers":
Sandy Grinn
William Barrett
Jeffery Briar
Sean and Dave:
Sean Laughlin
Dave Gregory
CREW LIST:
Director, editor, & Executive Producer:
Doug Jacobson
Produced by:
Jason Sarrow
Camera:
Doug Jacobson
Sheri Miranda
Kevin Krakower
Original Musical Score:
Vertigo Road
Regan