Filmmaker John Campopiano has wrapped production on The Farmer And The Shark, a feature documentary about Jaws actor Craig Kingsbury.
The film’s synopsis reads: “The Farmer And The Shark focuses on the unique influence Kingsbury had on the film, from both behind and in front of the camera, as the embodiment of Robert Shaw’s iconic shark hunter, Quint. Along the way, we also learn of the many island locals whose ocean savvy and ingenuity were instrumental in transforming Jaws from a potential failure to the paradigm of the summer blockbuster.”
The Farmer & the Shark is directed by Campopiano and written by Rick DiGregorio (Cheers) and Campopiano, with Matthew Spry as co-writer. Gabriel Long is Director of Photography. The project was produced by Eastwood Allen (RoboDoc: The Creation of Robocop), Jim Beller (JAWS: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard), Kelly Ryan, and Matt Taylor. Laurence Gornall’s Unannounced Film Company has
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