Firebird: Built to Burn (2023)
A tight-knit community gathers every December to ignite a giant wood phoenix, rekindling their rustbelt spirit and fueling the passion of local artists. A diverse group of volunteers persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate a cathartic festival after their absence in 2020.
Director: Colleen C Brady
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Henrik Stubbe Teglbjærg as Self |
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Marianne Calilhanna as Self |
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Derek Wieneke as Self |
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Lynn Miller as Self |
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Bob Trate as Self |
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Beth Burckley as Self |
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Peter Urscheler as Self |
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Mike Ellis as Self |
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Vincent Tavani as Self |
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Barbara Cohen as Self |
| Sound | Angel Fajardo | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Charlie Hudson | Producer |
| Production | Thomas Verdi | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Carrie Whalley | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Matthew Kamis | Sound Recordist |
| Editing | Colleen C Brady | Editor |
| Sound | Amir Muhammad | Music |
| Crew | Ben Carolan | Cinematography |
| Production | Marc DeBlasi | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Marc DeBlasi | Sound Recordist |
| Directing | Colleen C Brady | Director |
| Sound | Charlie Hudson | Sound Mixer |