Wind and Water Balloons
While investigating the origins of a bizarre tradition held yearly in his hometown, filmmaker Jamie Jean discovers controversial claims of discrimination and racism in the wake of disaster in 2011. This inspiring story is proof that it takes more than a couple of tornadoes to dismantle the fierce loyalty and relentless pride of the water balloon-flinging Blue Devils of Cordova, Alabama.
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Jamie JeanDirectorInsomniacs Anonymous
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Jamie JeanWriterInsomniacs Anonymous
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Jamie JeanProducerInsomniacs Anonymous
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Elliott DavisProducer
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Project Type:Documentary, Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 33 minutes
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Completion Date:May 24, 2018
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:1.78
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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George Lindsey UNA Film FestivalFlorence, AL
United States
February 28, 2019
Official Selection
Jamie Jean is a filmmaker from Cordova, AL. After earning a graduate degree in education from The University of Alabama, Jamie found that jobs in his field were lacking in fulfillment and opportunities for growth. Having been a musician since childhood, a move to Nashville was a dream come true. However, everything changed when he moved from behind the drum set to behind the lens. Since 2010, he has owned and operated Train Productions, based in Nashville, TN.
Jamie’s first narrative short film, Insomniacs Anonymous has screened internationally and his first feature-length documentary, Wind and Water Balloons is making the rounds on the festival circuit. He is currently working on his second feature documentary, Rhythm in the Darkness, which follows three professional musician/ultramarathon runners as they juggle the chaos of touring and family life while training for and running 100 miles.