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Tapeball

A family in rural Minnesota transforms their expansive front yard into a magnificent ballpark for a game they created based on traditional American baseball. This is the story of how the game evolved and an exploration of the extraordinary moments and culture it has created.

What would the world be like if sports were different? Tapeball has the answer.

  • Joe Nyquist
    Director
  • Joe Nyquist
    Writer
  • Joe Nyquist
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 5 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 19, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Black Hills Film Festival
    Rapid City, SD
    United States
    February 21, 2021
    People's Choice Award Winner
  • Omaha Film Festival
    Omaha, NE
    United States
    March 2, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Indie Film Night

    United States
    Finalist Best Documentary Feature
  • Dreams Come True Film Festival
    Terre Haut, Indiana
    Winner Best Documentary, Winner Most Inspirational
  • Docs Without Borders Film Festival

    May 16, 2021
    Excellence Award
  • Houston International Sports Film Festival
    Houston, TX
    United States
    June 4, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Accolade Global Film Competition

    Award of Merit
  • Impact Docs Awards

    Award of Recognition
  • Iowa Independent Film Festival
    Mason City, Iowa
    United States
    September 11, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Kansas City Underground Film Festival
    Kansas City, Missouri
    United States
    September 26, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Twin Cities Film Fest
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    United States
    October 21, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Flickfair

    January 1, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Big Water Film Festival
    Ashland, WI
    United States
    January 7, 2022
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Joe Nyquist

Having spent 12 years in advertising and multimedia production, first-time filmmaker Joe Nyquist has taken on the challenge of directing, producing, filming, editing, and scoring "Tapeball" by himself.

Joe lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and two children.

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Director Statement

I discovered Tapeball 10 years ago when I was invited by a friend to play. The gifts this game and this family have given me have been so altering to the way I see the world that telling the story had to happen. I did my best to put as much love into this film as the subjects put into their game.

“Tapeball” is uplifting, unique, and helps everyone feel part of the game.