Dusty and Stones struggle to sustain a country music career in their tiny African Kingdom of Swaziland and yearn for greater recognition. When they are unexpectedly nominated to compete in a Texas battle of the bands, the two cousins journey to the heart of American country music, determined to win big and turn their careers around.
Director's Bio:
Jesse Rudoy is a filmmaker, musician, and born-again country fan based in New York City. He is currently a story producer and editor on a forthcoming HBO documentary series. Jesse has composed original music for brands like Adidas and National Geographic, and released music on the record label Let’s Play House. He is also the co-founder of White Label Yerba Mate Soda, a beverage brand served at nightclubs and raves throughout New York City. His work has been supported by HBO, the Gotham Film & Media Institute, Film Independent, and Durban FilmMart. Dusty & Stones is his first film.
"Dusty and Stones are so genuine that we immediately felt invested in their journey and perspective. The filmmakers follow them with affection and curiosity, and we felt lucky and intrigued to be right there with them." –BendFilm Team
Dusty and Stones struggle to sustain a country music career in their tiny African Kingdom of Swaziland and yearn for greater recognition. When they are unexpectedly nominated to compete in a Texas battle of the bands, the two cousins journey to the heart of American country music, determined to win big and turn their careers around.
Director's Bio:
Jesse Rudoy is a filmmaker, musician, and born-again country fan based in New York City. He is currently a story producer and editor on a forthcoming HBO documentary series. Jesse has composed original music for brands like Adidas and National Geographic, and released music on the record label Let’s Play House. He is also the co-founder of White Label Yerba Mate Soda, a beverage brand served at nightclubs and raves throughout New York City. His work has been supported by HBO, the Gotham Film & Media Institute, Film Independent, and Durban FilmMart. Dusty & Stones is his first film.
"Dusty and Stones are so genuine that we immediately felt invested in their journey and perspective. The filmmakers follow them with affection and curiosity, and we felt lucky and intrigued to be right there with them." –BendFilm Team