Campopiano Wraps 'Farmer And The Shark' Jaws Doc
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- John Campopiano has wrapped production on 'The Farmer and the Shark,' a feature documentary about Jaws actor Craig Kingsbury that began shooting five years ago while Campopiano was editing Pennywise.
- The film centers on Kingsbury's embodiment of Robert Shaw's Quint, while also spotlighting Martha's Vineyard island locals whose ocean expertise helped turn Jaws from a potential failure into the template for the summer blockbuster.
- Rick DiGregorio (Cheers) co-wrote the documentary with Campopiano and Matthew Spry, with Gabriel Long serving as Director of Photography and Jay Espindola (Art Attack! The Dissection of Terrifier 3) as editor.
- Laurence Gornall's Unannounced Film Company has boarded as worldwide sales agent, with producers Eastwood Allen, Jim Beller, Kelly Ryan, and Matt Taylor attached to the project.
- The creative team includes original music by Matt Cannon, original illustrations by Jacob Walsh, animations by Mike Nixon, and motion graphics by Eastwood Allen.
- Campopiano called the five-year journey 'wonderful,' saying the film 'was inspired by the grit, determination, and heart of the island community it depicts,' with audiences set to see it later this year.
Why it matters: The documentary repositions an unsung cast member of one of cinema's most successful films as a central figure in the Jaws legacy, potentially reshaping the historical narrative around the 1975 blockbuster. With worldwide sales now attached, international distribution is positioned to capitalize on renewed interest in the franchise's origins.
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