"The Utopian Fairhope" is a collaborative effort between two Alabama film companies Feather Head Productions of Fairhope and Scovil Productions of Mobile. Andrea Holloway head of Feather Head Productions is the Executive Producer and Gary Scovil of Scovil Productions is Co-Producer. Rounding out the team is business manager Stan Zimmerman and production assistant and second cameraman Corey Lipscomb. The production crew has filmed a documentary about the quaint southern town of Fairhope Alabama. The film premiered at an invitation only event at the South Alabama University Baldwin County Campus Saturday evening April 10, 2010.
The film is shown through the eyes of a newcomer to Fairhope, Gary Scovil, who became inspired by the unique community, "Entering the town I couldn't help being struck by its beauty." The inspiration leads him to collaborate with life long Fairhope resident Andrea Holloway to make a documentary film encompassing many of the things that make Fairhope a wonderful place.
Fairhope was built upon a belief in the Arts that still continues to grow. This little town has historically been a haven for free thinkers such as artists, authors, sculptors, musicians, photographers, and the like. The film focuses on outstanding artists within the community. Set to a beautiful backdrop, these scenes are accompanied by music from multiple award-winning film score producer Brian Keane as well as artwork from local talent... some of which is recognized around the world. These many beautiful scenes of the area range from sunsets on Fairhope's pier on Mobile Bay to the Eastern Shore landscape of cotton fields and pecan orchards.
Featured interviews with people such as former Mayor James Nix bring to light simple and varied ideas, like the many colorful flowers and trees that adorn the streets of Fairhope. Artistic and aesthetically pleasing touches, tree lighting, hanging flower baskets and seasonal flowers that line the streets, make Fairhope a sight to see.
Colorful characters that stand out in the community, including everyday folks, depict a unique slant on life in such a peaceful and picturesque place. Many of the townspeople will recognize these individuals as true contributors to Fairhope’s diversity. Truly old-fashioned values are evident in this place where folks stop on the streets and at the town’s shops to catch up on local happenings and help others, including newcomers.
It is obvious from this film that the ideals of the 1890’s are still alive and thriving in this multi-talented and amazing utopian time capsule of the South.
ACCOLADES
"The Utopian Fairhope Documentary is a great display of Fairhope past and present. It really captures the unique, creative and caring community that makes Fairhope the special place it is." ~Timothy M. Kant, Mayor
"Extremely well done. You do good work! What a place to live." ~Fr. Ray Greiner
"Great job! Beautiful place - fascinating like you said like The Hamptons or Westport." ~Dr. Jay Harris
"That was magnificent! WOW!" ~Jay Hasting, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Director of Tourism
"A wonderful look at a special part of the country, a unique group of people and a special way of life. It makes one want to visit or even move to Fairhope, Alabama." ~Jim Stovall
"I am a fan of Gary Scovil and his Film Productions! Gary and Andrea Faust Holloway produced "The Utopian Fairhope" Film. It is AWESOME!!!" ~Ricky Trione, Fairhope Artist
INTERVIEWS
Stephen Savage [Photographer]
Everett Capps [Author, Artist]
Tamara Wintzell [Restaurant Owner]
Fran Faust-Slade [Chamber of Commerce]
Former Mayor James P. Nix
Ann Nix
Vicki Nix Cook [Artist]
Winston Groom [Author]
Eric Street
Randy Moberg [Artist]
C. Terry Kline Jr. [Author]
Judith Richards [Author]
John Bethea
David Ellis [Author]
Wes Strauley [WWII Veteran]
Dean Mosher [Artist, Historian]
Hillary Martin [Teacher]
Don and Martha Andrews [Artist]
Barbara Davis [Artist]
Donnie Barrett [Curator, Museum of History]
Americ'a Johnson [Artist]
Darrelyn Bender [Chamber of Commerce]
State Representative Joe Faust
Patty Cole
Congressman Joe Bonner
Sonny Brewer [Author]
Richard "Dickie" Stubblefield
Ricky Trione [Artist]
Mayor Tim Kant
Kenny Horton
Susie Bowman [Artist]
Betsy Sable [Artist]
Barbara Casey
Hilbert Lock
Nall [Artist]
Bruce Larson [Artist]
