Directed by Ian McFarland, "Rungs in a Ladder" is the latest short form documentary by production team McFarland and Pecci. A meditation on life, art, and purpose, the film centers on Jacob Bannon, an accomplished visual artist and the front man of the metal/hardcore band Converge, which has been carving its own iconoclastic path through the extreme music landscape for over twenty years. As a result, the band is considered one of the most intense and influential metal/hardcore bands of all time with a massive following of devoted fans. The documentary follows Jacob’s reflections on the steps that have brought him to his present point, ultimately culminating in a sobering and uplifting statement of purpose and inspiration. The film’s narration style is seamless, allowing the viewer a broader understanding of Jacob Bannon as a person. Director Ian McFarland states, “we want the viewer to feel like they are right there having a very personal conversation with Jacob”. In the film Bannon reflects on formative events in his life and his continuing commitment to creation rather than destruction. A commitment that, he explains, is fueled as much by anger as a desire to create a legacy that inspires. Directed by Ian McFarland, "Rungs in the Ladder" is the latest in an ongoing series of documentaries by McFarland and Pecci profiling people who set out to carve a meaningful existence for themselves on the fringes of society. Celebrated filmmakers, the McFarland and Pecci team strives to make incisive, thought-provoking content, and "Rungs in the Ladder" continues in this commitment to explore the act of creation. The doc can be found on McFarlandandpecci.com on January 25th. The brand, McFarland and Pecci is owned by Ian McFarland and Michael Pecci, respected filmmakers in Boston. Together they co-direct commercials, music videos, corporate videos and short-form documentaries. Director / Editor: Ian McFarland Producer: McFarland & Pecci DP: Heather McGrath Composer: Dean Baltilonis Mix: Nathan Bice Colorist : Tony Fernandez Shot with Canon 7D and 5D with Zeiss lenses Camera support supplied by Zacuto To see more acclaimed McFarland & Pecci Mini-docs go to: 
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Produced, directed and edited by Emmanuel Ording for Merida, a custom rug manufacturer in Fall River, MA. Cinematography: Heather McGrath Gaffer/AC: Joe Lavallee Grip: Jesse Hicks Fall River, Massachusetts, was once America’s leading textile center. At its peak in the 19th century, the city boasted more than 40 mills and was a bustling hub for manufacturers as well as suppliers, fabricators and craftsmen. But, like Detroit, Fall River fell on hard times as globalization and foreign competition put local producers out of business and jobs went overseas. By the 1960s, many of the town’s historic mills were abandoned or razed, and generations of knowledge and talent would go untapped. When Merida made the decision to manufacture in the U.S. almost two decades ago, we knew the rich heritage that was right in our backyard. We believed the market was ready for beautiful, high-quality products made by expert craftspeople, and Fall River had the people and skills to deliver on that. The rest would come down to a rigorous design process and an innovative approach to manufacturing. That, and spools of good old-fashioned American grit. Eighteen years later, Merida continues to innovate as we expand our capabilities, with a talented team of craftspeople and designers creating unique, hand-finished rugs. Fall River is on the verge of a design manufacture renaissance, and long-shuttered mills are being converted to studios and workshops. Fall River has a new story to tell, and Merida is proud to be spearheading the next chapter, employing local talent to bring textile innovation back to its American roots.