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Songbirds

The Songbirds guitar museum hosted the world's largest collection of vintage guitars. Covid-19's devastating blow to the music industry forced the museum to permanently close. This documentary film explores the final hours and cultural impact of this special collection.

Songbirds has received a 2022 Emmy Award in the category of Best "Topical" Documentary Feature

"It never drags and imparts the passions of all the participants and the musicians. It is a tragedy that many will only find out that this beautiful place existed only after it is gone, but that is how history works." - Film Threat Review

"I can't believe I never got to this place when it was open. People have got to see this film. How can I help?" - Jason Momoa

  • Dagan Beckett
    Director
  • Dagan W. Beckett
    Writer
  • Irv Berner
    Writer
  • David Davidson
    Writer
  • Dagan W. Beckett
    Producer
  • James Ganiere
    Producer
  • Irv Berner
    Producer
  • David Davidson
    Producer
  • Joe Bonamassa
    Key Cast
  • Doyle Dykes
    Key Cast
  • John Schneider
    Key Cast
    Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville
  • Vince Gill
    Key Cast
  • Marty Stuart
    Key Cast
  • Eric Johnson
    Key Cast
  • John 5
    Key Cast
    Lords of Salem
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    60 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 15, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,000,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Log HDR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lonely Seal Music and Screenplay International Film Festival
    Arlington
    United States
    October 8, 2021
    Finalist
  • Franklin International Independent Film Festival
    Franklin
    United States
    November 13, 2021
    Winner 2021 Best Tennessee Feature
Director Biography - Dagan Beckett

Dagan Beckett is a video production professional with extensive experience in storytelling. Dagan's skills and passion for storytelling has taken him on many adventures around the U.S. Dagan and his two sons, West and William, live in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He enjoys road trips, photography, theme parks and watching movies with the boys.

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Director Statement

Thank you so much for your consideration in Songbirds. If this film has anything, it has HEART and a passion for music. The story of the Songbirds guitar collection is a story about music and it’s history. This film ask and answers the questions on why these guitars are so special. The best part about this film is that it will not just appeal to musicians or guitarist. This documentary is being told through the perspective of someone who has no knowledge of guitar history. The stories and journeys depicted in this film are universal in their telling. As a programmer, I hope you will see the cultural value of this film through the wide array of its audience. Thank you again for your time and consideration.