Waveland
An oyster leads a dreadful, but exciting life.
— M.F.K. Fisher
Waveland is the working title for a new documentary about the passion, commitment and risk at the heart of being an oysterman in Deltaville, Virginia.
The Film
Waveland explores the experience of shedding a corporate career for the challenging, but rewarding work of an oysterman.
The understanding of the importance of the oyster to Virginia waterways and cultural life is experiencing a rejuvenation, with a new generation called to keep its history and fisheries going. ​
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Join us today to help make our proposed film a reality!
Watch the Teaser
It's a story of personal risk, environmental health and the amazing oyster-growing culture at the heart of it all."
— Paul Lewis
The Project Details
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Production Dates:
February 2025 - March 2026
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Producer/Director:
Paul Lewis
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Sound Design:
Kelley Baker
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Original Music:
Brian Kleve
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Est. Running Time:
30 Mins.
​Thank you to our First Phase Patrons!
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