The Farmer and the Shark

"A jaws tale."

2025 1h 25m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Explores the life of local Martha's Vineyard legend, Craig Kingsbury, and his impact on the production of Steven Spielberg’s classic movie

“A jaws tale.”

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Cast

Joe Alves
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Michael Chapman
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Tom Joyner
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Kevin Pike
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Jonathan Filley
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Jeffrey Kramer
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Campopiano
Writers: John Campopiano, Rick DiGregorio, Matthew Spry
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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RUNTIME

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Directed by John Campopiano, shot by Gabriel Long. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Matt Cannon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Espindola shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joe Alves and Michael Chapman and Tom Joyner carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A jaws tale.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Campopiano directs. Gabriel Long behind the camera. Matt Cannon scores. Jay Espindola cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by John Campopiano, shot by Gabriel Long. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Matt Cannon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jay Espindola shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Joe Alves and Michael Chapman and Tom Joyner carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A jaws tale.".
9IMDB entry: tt37801272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.