Bill and Meriwether's Excellent Adventure
From Fargo Filmmaking
Bill and Meriwether's Excellent Adventure (2006) is a 19-minute 16mm film created by Tom Brandau.
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[edit] Main Details
[edit] Plot Summary
In the fall of 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery halted the progress of their expedition several hundred miles up the Missouri River and made preparations to winter in a Mandan Indian village... or did they? What if the Lewis and Clark Expedition never got any farther than St. Louis?
[edit] Production Information
The movie played in the 2006 Fargo Film Festival and the 2006 Forx Film Fest (winning "Best Short" at the latter). Bill and Meriwether's Excellent Adventure was shot on 16mm black and white film.
[edit] Cast
- Jeff Nichol.... William Clark
- Mik Reid.... Meriwether Lewis
- Rod Dimmer.... Charbonneau
- Crystal Lysne.... Sacagawea
[edit] Crew
- Written and Directed by Tom Brandau
- Production Managed by Jennifer Hasbargen
- Cinematography by Jason Bedard
- Production Assistance by Mike Stromenger
[edit] Other Information
[edit] Film Festivals
- 2007 South Dakota Film Festival.... Official Selection
- 2006 Fiery Film Festival.... Winner Best Short Film
- 2006 Forx Film Fest.... Winner Best Short Film
- 2006 Fargo Film Festival.... Official Selection
- 2006 Route 66 Film Festival.... Official Selection
- 2006 Solstice Film Festival.... Official Selection
- 2006 Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Fest..... Official Selection

