Six Strings : A Guitar Documentary

Six Strings is a documentary currently in production from director James Player. James is trying to find guitarists from all over the world with stories to tell. Skill and technical proficiency, nor style are genre are necessarily important, it's about the story of how the instrument you love has affected the guitarist's life. In a bid to find interesting subjects, James and his crew are opening up to the internet, asking people to submit their 100 word stories of their guitar related experiences, plus a link to an example of their playing.

If you don't think you'd cut it and still want to show your support, you can sponsor, donate or invest in the project by going here.

I really don't think my personal story would get me there, but it's something I might share. I think without guitar, I would probably be a washed up alcoholic. Several years ago, my mother fell ill with cancer, and I quit my job and moved home to look after her during the days when my father was at work. Around this time, to make some money I started playing with a band in the local pub scene around Newcastle, Australia. As my mother got worse, I fell into a depression, drinking heavily. The only nights I wouldn't drink were the nights I was playing (well 99% of them). I took it so seriously that I even went on a two week tour and only drank on the second last night, and ended up being the only guy to come home with money. I may not play my guitar as much as I wish to right now, but at least I know it's there when I need it.

I would love to be financial enough to help monetarily, however I can't, but I personally endorse this project 100% and will soon be running advertising on GuitarToyBox and the new sister site GuitarDVDReview as a sign of support.

GUITARISTS WANTED!
This is your opportunity to feature in a major documentary film about one of the most
revered musical instruments in the world – the guitar.
We are searching for passionate guitarists to feature in the SIX STRINGS documentary
film from around the world who have developed a unique playing style or have an
intriguing story to tell about guitar music and how it influenced or changed their lives.
The aim is to produce an inspirational film to be marketed for theatrical and broadcast
distribution worldwide and is set to begin production in Summer 2010
For this exciting opportunity to appear in SIX STRINGS, guitarists are asked to submit
their story in 100 words and provide a link to their website.
The SIX STRINGS production is currently offering sponsorship opportunities to specialist
businesses and organisations involved in all things guitar as well as seeking donations
from enthusiasts. All sponsors and donators will receive a number of exclusive benefits.
About James Smith
James Smith is a highly experienced director, who combines a creative flare with a
passion for classic film making techniques. As well as corporate film, James is also
involved developing a slate of fresh and highly commercial feature film projects and his
writing and exciting storylines have been well received in both Hollywood and London.
His past documentary productions have won awards and he now plans to ‘go global’ with
the Six Strings project and produce a film with a varied and international feel.
For more information, visit the official website:
www.sixstringsfilm.com