WITCHY BOOTS
​Based on Tara Nurin's "A Woman's Place is in the Brewhouse," this spirited documentary is an in-depth look at the history of women brewing and consuming beer—from medieval witch trials to modern day brewers shredding the bikini clad model stereotype—all set against a banging rock-infused soundtrack that rivals your pub's favorite jukebox playlist. Buckle up, witches!
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Directed by J.S. Phillips
Produced by J.S. Phillips and Philip Leiter
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THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN
​In a world of machines and assembly lines, woodworker Richard Grell has made a name for himself crafting world-class Windsor chairs by hand and eye. This intimate and thoughtful documentary follows him from tree to chair, with insights from other craftsman, customers, and loved ones to round out a study of not just hand crafted goods, but a man of impeccable character.
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Directed by J.S. Phillips (as Phillip James Sieb)
Produced by J.S. Phillips (as Phillip James Sieb) and Philip Leiter
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HOBBY HUSTLE
Available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime!
If you thought that collecting memorabilia was something people do only to display in their man caves or curio cabinets, think again. Hobby Hustle dives into the wild and often seedy underbelly of what happens when rare collectibles get scooped up by nefarious hucksters.
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Directed and produced by longtime friend and collaborator, Michael Dault, Phillips and South of Springfield Productions lent their talent and gear throughout the production.
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Directed by Michael Dault
Produced by Michael Dault
Director of Photography: J.S. Phillips
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Pursuing John Brown
Based in part on Joyce Dyer’s book of the same name, this all new feature documentary
explores the parallels between the lead up to the American Civil War and today’s current
political environment, told through the life and complex legacy of abolitionist John Brown.
The film’s producers are currently seeking investment opportunities. If you are interested,
please contact Phillip Sieb here​
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The Makers
The Makers takes South of Springfield’s first documentary, The Master Craftsman, and expands
the idea into a docuseries, implementing the same high-quality attention to detail that won the
producers an Emmy®. Each episode follows a different artisan carefully crafting from start to
finish an object from their discipline, revealing not only the beauty of the thing itself, but the
mind and soul of the person behind it.
The producers are currently seeking investment opportunities. If you are interested, please
contact Phillip Sieb here
LAND OF THE
OUTLAWS
Seeking Investment!
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Outlaws and lawmen battle for control of the port town of Roxville, set in the near future during the Prohibition of Technology.
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Longtime friends and collaborators J.S. Phillips and Michael Dault have written, produced, and completed a compelling proof-of-concept pilot episode. This "junkyard western" blends science fiction mystery with Post Apocalyptic gunslinging and is available to view upon request (serious investment opportunities only, please).
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Directed by J.S. Phillips & Michael Dault
Produced by J.S. Phillips & Michael Dault
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