The lens is focused, the stories are unfolding, and the momentum is building. We are currently deep in the development and pre-production phase of Bardstown: The Most Beautiful Tragedy—a project that demands both the heart of a storyteller and the precision of a journalist. This six-episode documentary series is a sorrowful celebration of an enduring town, crafted with the hope that through truth, there can finally be peace.

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A Vision Where Journalism Meets Cinema

Navigating a project of this scale requires a unique dual-lens approach. My background isn't just in "making movies"; it is rooted in the high-stakes world of broadcast journalism.

• Journalistic Foundation: With years spent as a photographer at WHAS 11 and PLG-13, I bring a "boots-on-the-ground" instinct to the field. I understand how to vet information, manage sensitive interviews, and maintain the integrity of a complex investigation.

• Cinematic Craft: Combining that grit with a formal education from SIU and the American Film Institute, I ensure that every frame is as visually compelling as the facts are rigorous.​

 

This isn't a news report, and it isn't a stylized fiction—it is a cinematic documentary built on a foundation of professional reporting. This crossover experience allows our team to stay ethical, organized, and visually breathtaking.

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The Full Narrative: 2012 to Today

To truly understand Bardstown, one must look at the whole story. We are beginning our narrative in 2012, tracing the "Most Beautiful" era through its most challenging years. We believe this story must be told in its entirety to honor the lives lost and the community that remains.

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Our hope is that by providing wider exposure to these cases, someone, somewhere, will recognize a detail they didn't know they knew—a small spark that could finally help solve these murders.

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Beyond the Darkness

When the final credits roll on these six episodes, the goal is clarity and hope. You will leave with a full understanding of the events that have shaped this landscape, but you will also see a town that refuses to be defined by its darkness. This is a story of resilience, a higher vibration of truth, and the enduring spirit of a place that is as beautiful as it is haunted.

 

Current Progress & Support

We are currently securing pivotal interviews and planning stunning verité footage to bring the atmosphere of Bardstown to life.

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Fiscal Sponsorship

We are thrilled to announce that the film has officially secured fiscal sponsorship through From the Heart Productions. This partnership provides the project with a 501(c)(3) non-profit umbrella, making your contributions 100% tax-deductible. It is a testament to the film’s importance and the urgency of the story we are telling.