UP TO SNUFF
Millions of people have been touched by his music, yet few know the journey, hardships and triumphs of American musician and composer W.G. Snuffy Walden. In UP TO SNUFF, friends and collaborators share personal stories, laughs and insights about this generous soul who overcame the excesses of rock and roll to find success as one of the most beloved composers in television history. Infused with Snuffy’s music throughout, the film features luminaries from television, film and music, including Aaron Sorkin, Martin Sheen, Tom Arnold, Timothy Busfield, Fred Savage, Marshall Herskovitz, Steve Lukather, Chaka Khan and Eric Burdon, and scenes from The West Wing, Wonder Years, and thirtysomething.
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Mark MaxeyDirectorAmerican Valor, The Honors, On Stage at the Kennedy Center
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Mark MaxeyProducerAmerican Valor, The Honors, On Stage at the Kennedy Center
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Gino ScofidioProducerAmerican Valor, Silver Alert
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Aaron SorkinKey CastThe West Wing, Steve Jobs, The Social Network, A Few Good Men
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Martin SheenKey CastThe West Wing, The Way, Apocalypse Now, Gettysburg
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Tom ArnoldKey CastRosanne, True Lies, Jackie Thomas Show, Austin Powers
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Timothy BusfieldKey CastThe West Wing, thirtysomething, Studio 60, Field of Dreams
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Fred SavageKey CastWonder Years, Friends from College, Modern Family
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Joshua MalinaKey CastThe West Wing, Sports Night, Scandal
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Ed AsnerKey CastMary Tyler Moore, Lou Grant, UP, Elf
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Marshall HerskovitzKey CastNashville, thirtysomething, Traffic, Legends of the Fall
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Lawrence O'DonnellKey CastLast Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, Big Love, The West Wing
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Steve LukatherKey CastToto
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Tony BraunagelKey CastEric Burdon, Bonnie Raitt, Blues Brothers, Taj Mahal
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John 'Rabbit' BundrickKey CastThe Who, Eric Burdon, Stray Dog, Johnny Nash
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Tris ImbodenKey CastChicago, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins, Al Jarreau
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Eric BurdonKey CastThe Animals, WAR
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Mike PostKey CastLaw & Order, Magnum P.I., Hill Street Blues, A-Team
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Shawn GriceCinematographerThree Fingers, Sometimes in Life, The Kolaborator
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Project Type:Documentary, Feature
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Genres:Drama, Comedy, Music
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Runtime:1 hour 20 minutes
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Completion Date:February 14, 2018
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Production Budget:700,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:4K
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Winner Best Documentary, Pasadena International Film FestivalPasadena, CA
United States
March 14, 2018
Winner Best Documentary -
Winner, Best Documentary, Albuquerque Film & Music ExperienceAlbuquerque, NM
June 7, 2018 -
Winner Best Documentary, Film Score FestivalKnoxville
United States
July 27, 2018
Winner Best Documentary, Best Soundtrack -
Winner Audience Favorite, Newport Beach Film FestivalNewport Beach, CA
April 27, 2018 -
Winner Audience Favorite, Phoenix Film FestivalPhoenix, AZ
April 6, 7, 8 -
Winner Best Soundtrack, Film Score FestivalKnoxville
July 27, 2018
Best Soundtrack -
Garden State Film FestivalAsbury Park, NJ
March 25, 2018 -
Kansas City Film FestivalKansas City, MO
April 13, 2018 -
Richmond International Film FestivalRichmond, VA
April 28, 2018
Virginia premiere -
Grand Rapids Film FestivalGrand Rapids, MI
September 15, 2018 -
Maryland International Film FestivalHagerstown, MD
April 28, 2018 -
New Haven International Film FestivalNew Haven, CT
May 4 -
Jersey Shore Film FestivalDeal, NJ
August -
Washington West Film FestivalReston, VA
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Julien Dubuque International Film FestivalDubuque, IA
April 27, 29 -
Cape Fear Independent Film FestivalCape Fear
United States
June 16, 2018
NC premiere -
Ogden Film FestivalOgden
United States
June 1, 2018
UT premiere -
Film Fest TucsonTucson
United States
October 12, 2018 -
San Antonio Film FestivalSan Antonio
August 4, 2018 -
Lionshead Film FestivalDallas
August 11, 2018 -
FLY Film FestivalEnid
August 11, 2018
Oklahoma premiere -
Jukebox International Film FestivalCarson City
August 23, 2018
Nevada premiere -
Iowa Independent Film FestivalMason City
August 9, 2018 -
California Independent Film FestivalDanville
August 25, 2018
Northern California premiere -
River Town Film FestivalClinton
August 9, 2018 -
Full Bloom Film FestivalStatesville, NC
August 9, 2018 -
Calgary International Film FestivalCalgary
Canada
August 9, 2018
Canadian premiere -
Fayetteville Film FestFayetteville
August 9, 2018
Arkansas premiere -
Jerome Indie Film & Music FestivalJerome, AZ
August 9, 2018 -
Santa Cruz Film FestivalSanta Cruz
August 9, 2018 -
Woodstock Film FestivalWoodstock
August 9, 2018
New York premiere -
Chesapeake Film FestivalEaston, MD
August 9, 2018 -
PUSH Film FestivalBristol, TN
August 9, 2018
Mark Maxey is an Emmy award-winning producer best known for television specials The Honors: A Salute to American Heroes, National Memorial Day Parade, and On Stage at the Kennedy Center with Marvin Hamlisch. His work has appeared on ABC, CBS, CNN, Discovery, FOX, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, and PBS. This is his feature film directorial debut.
W.G. Snuffy Walden has reached into our living rooms and lives for decades. More than 100 million people worldwide have heard his music. His artistry inspires hope, idealism and optimism, laughter, tears and love, and yet no one knows his story. As an Emmy award-winning television producer and co-founder of a film festival, I am surrounded by amazing storytellers and immersed in compelling narratives, inspiring me to go beyond the music to reveal the incredible life and artistry of this American musician and composer, who redefines what it means to be UP TO SNUFF.
- Mark Maxey, Director/Producer