John Cumberland – Executive Producer

Shuttle bus to the Heathrow.

Ian McCann is a truly professional Cinematographer who was heavily involved in filming my documentary, Bopper And Me.

And so we leave St Paul for Clear Lake, Iowa
Ian McCann selfie with David Taylor
Location scouting on the shore of Clear Lake

Without Ian, it just wouldn’t be the amazing movie it is.

Film Crew outside the Surf Ballroom
And here we are, the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa, at last.
A great stage for great acts
Live Rock n Roll
Ready to fly away
Post interview in Austin’s trailer
Guests in our hotel
David Taylor and Mark Flora, interview preparation in the Surf Ballroom.
Bopper and Me, prepping an interview.
Resumé
John Cumberland and Jeff Nicholas in a booth in the Surf Ballroom with the stage in the background.
John Cumberland and Jeff Nicholas, interview set-up.
Sound check

The movie has been chosen from over 200 films from across the world to be shown at the Iowa Independent Film Festival in September 2023.

The Day the Music Died, John Cumberland driving with Ian McCann
Mile after mile through the winter wonderland

Ian is a pleasure to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to use Ian for my next venture.

It had been a long day

I class Ian as a damn good man at his job and more than that, as a friend.

John Cumberland, Executive Producer, Bopper And Me