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Water Sabbath

Water Sabbath is the collaborative project between Mike Thienes (Filmmaker) and Jake Keeler (Visual Artist) It explores the idea of water and the outdoors as filters that generate creativity, peace, and meaning beyond the daily grind.

Alongside the film, the project explores these ideas through artwork based on the chapters of the film. The art reflects the experiences, essence, and imagery of each location; weaving with Keeler's imagination to capture his life of fly-fishing and art-making in a way that only his style and brand can convey.

Chapter 1 - Spark.
Music: Northern Hammer
Song: "Runestone"
www.northernhammer.bandcamp.com

Chapter 2 - Grind.
Music: Flavor Crystals
Song: "Alpha Dawn"
www.flavorcrystals.bandcamp.com

Chapter 3 - Joy.
Music: Abstract Artimus
Song: "When The Beast Is After Me"
www.abstractartimus.com

Chapter 4 - Search.
Music: King Buffalo
Song: "Morning Song"
www.kingbuffalo.com

  • Mike Thienes
    Director
  • Jake Keeler
    Writer
  • Mike Thienes
    Producer
  • Jake Keeler
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Visual Arts, Fly Fishing, Artist, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 22, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mike Thienes

Mike is a filmmaker, visual storyteller, video producer, director, and cinematographer based in Minnesota.

Mike has 23 years of retail experience with his team at The Youth Shelter Supply & The Sticks. (Skateboard & Snowboard Shops) During that same, Mike formed a snowboard video production company called Bald E-Gal & produced 15 snowboard films. Through those creative endeavors, Mike built his skills in brand identity, community building, team building, filmmaking, and video production.

Mike has been working in video production 8 years now, completing over 400 video projects and counting.

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Director Statement

"be good to each other"