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Busking

Folk musicians Anna and Joel (Handmade Moments) built a solar-powered stage on the roof of their veggie-oil-propelled tour bus. Their dream of driving the bus from Arkansas to Argentina comes to an abrupt end when two cars smash into them head-on: Joel ends up in a wheelchair for months and the bus is reduced to scrap metal. With the financial support of fans, friends and family the couple tries to rebuild their life, relationship and music career.

  • Timo Vergauwen
    Director
  • Tomas Leyers
    Producer
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  • Joel Ludford
    Key Cast
  • Anna Moss
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Music, Road Movie
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 3, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    83,550 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • DOCVILLE
    Leuven
    Belgium
    March 29, 2020
    National Premiere
    Official Selection
  • CineQuest
    California
    United States
    November 4, 2021
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Timo Vergauwen

Timo Vergauwen is a Belgian filmmaker and photographer. He was born in Beveren in 1989. He studied English Literature at the University of Antwerp and graduated with honors. He then went on to study Film at Sint-Lukas Brussels, but quit in his final year. He traveled through the United States, where he made his first feature film BUSKING. He currently lives in Antwerp.

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Timo Vergauwen is a writer and director. He studied English Literature & Film Studies at the University of Antwerp and graduated with honors. His first feature film, Busking (2020) received support from the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) and premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival. He's also the organizer of the European Space Agency's 'ESA New Worlds Film Competition'.