FROM THE 50 YARD LINE
                 
Synopsis: The film “From the 50 Yard Line” presents the football field not only as a sports venue but also as a stage for the marching band. The viewer goes on an exciting adventure through band camp, auditions, the marching season, and the regional and national competitions in 2006. You see the great rewards of disciplined practice, the overlooked technical artistry of the group endeavor, and the important life changing effects of instrumental music education. Another layer delves into the misconceptions about marching band, showing "band nerds" in a whole new light. The primary vehicle to tell the story is the Centerville (Ohio) High School marching band from suburban Dayton, and former Grand National Champions. Recognizing that all bands, big and small, do amazing things, the film also portrays the band at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, which has just recently started up again after being silenced for 18 years due to music budget cuts. One wonders what music was lost forever during the silent years at schools nationwide in the same budget predicament. The film tells the memorable story of music education, complete with the never-before seen emotional aspects of the experience. The students at the schools are wonderful subjects and their personal stories genuine and compelling. Nowhere else do you see hundreds of teenagers working together in such unison and commitment for one common goal. The film is part music video, part reality show, part drama, and full-on entertainment.

FUNNY CLIP / SEGMENT FROM FILM
We hit the streets to find out how well the General Public knows basic band terms.....


DRILL DESIGN CLIP / SEGMENT FROM FILM
We interview Drill Designer Michael Gaines about what is involved in designing drill for a marching band...


FUN DRUMLINE / CHEERLEADER CLIP
We interview the Cheerleaders at Centerville High School about what they think about the drummers in the band.   The video ends with a spectacular Drumline maneuver.

CHEERLEEADERS Comment About Marching Band - INCREDIBLE Drum Foot - The best home videos are here
                   CREDITS

Director / Executive Producer - Doug Lantz
(See Snapshots of some of Doug's ABC Coverage @
 http://moviedoug.shutterfly.com )
Producer - Dave Johnson
Producer - Dan Lantz
Director of Photography - Bill Anweiler
Editor - Chris Jolly
Animation - Tony West
Associate Producer - Andrew Ulrich
Associate Producer - Nicole Santiago
Production Assistant - Jonathan Wyno
Local Production Assistant - Deb Tuttle-Nelson
Trailer Voice Over - Allen Scofield -                   www.voiceoverallen.com

Music Video Music - "Brad Sucks" - "Making Me Nervous"

Music from: Grammy Nominated Peter Boyer, Tommy the UK Cowboy, "Me First", "Brad Sucks", Carl Matthes, "Moonshine Cherrys", Michael Doane, Cirque du Soleil, Ohio State Marching Band, Ohio University Marching 110, Centerville High School Marching Band, & Fairfax High School Marching Band

For more information on the Filmmakers, check out the following link:  Film Makers

Special Thanks:
Andrew Markworth, Mike Voytek, Tim Fairbanks, Jodi Fairbanks, Famia Ablo, Sandy Nunez, Laura Hutchens, Phil Sinewe, Marygrace Miller, Randy & Phyllis Carmichael, Steve Smith & Far Hills Community Church, Ken Horgan, Marilyn Heck, Yemi Adegbonmire, Melissa Antoine, Elaine Harley, Greg Brooks, Barry Ramey, Susanna Jolly, Beth Tribolet, Johnny Murhammer, Parental Units, Centerville Band Boosters, Centerville Dominos Pizza: Doug Galusha and Sara Stanch.