Off the road

After an amazing year that included stellar stops in locations like Austin, Sedona, Middlebury, Tacoma, our hometown of SF, and finally Vero Beach, it’s bittersweet to realize that our festival run has come to the end of the proverbial road. But our PBS broadcast is still in full swing, with airdates across the country. You can, of course, still stream the film right on PBS.org.

From Vienna to Vero Beach

We’ve got a couple in-person screenings this month, one at the Vero Beach Film Fest and the second being an educator-focused event in coordination with Vienna’s MDW – University of Music and Performing Arts. To bring The Secret Song to your school, institution, or friendly gathering, please reach out to our partners at GOOD DOCS.

In the Chronicle and on the airwaves in SF

It’s been exciting to see more and more PBS airdates across the country, but we’re feeling some special hometown pride with a KQED time slot this weekend (Sunday, March 24, 6pm). The SF Chronicle included a write-up in this week’s Datebook.

Florida Love

Samantha just returned from Key West, where TSS played a sold out show at the Tropic Cinema. The Keys News did a nice write-up about it. And finally, while our festival run is winding down, we’re excited to have an upcoming date at the Vero Beach Festival in April.

What Jazz Can Teach Us

Doug’s latest book, Jazz, Joy, & Justice, is hot off the presses! Aimed at younger audiences, this book breaks down the untold stories of America’s jazz heroes in an effort to explain and understand the past and create a more equitable future.

Join the Lunch Bunch

The Secret Song has been invited to participate in the Lark’s lunch-and-a-movie film program, Mind Reels, later this month. The monthlong series features thought-provoking documentaries followed by a deep discussion moderated by Bay Area radio legend Michael Krasny. Samantha and Doug will join the post-film conversation.

Appreciation for Sound

In a film about music, sound truly matters. While the top awards were just out of reach at this year’s AFIN International Film Fest, TSS composer B. Quincy Griffin was a finalist for Best Original Score and sound mixer Bob Edwards earned an honorable mention for Best Sound.

An International Slate

It’s a great honor to be included among a fantastic list of films at the United Nations Association Film Festival, which runs Oct. 19-29. Stay tuned for the showtime and location.

Creating Connections in Middlebury

Our team was able to be part the exemplary Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in August, and we were honored to receive the Kate Hearst Award for Human Connectivity.

Making the News

In connection with our Cinequest festival screening, Doug and Samantha handled a morning interview with KPIX to talk about the film and the importance of creating community through music education. Doug also hit the radio airwaves with another interview on KCBS.

Off to Silicon Valley

The South Bay’s celebrated festival, Cinequest, held a virtual festival back in March and will follow up with an in-person event in August. The Secret Song makes its physical Silicon Valley premiere with Cinequest.

More local press

The Secret Song made the front page of hyper-local SF newspaper the Noe Valley Voice. It’s a great read about the filmmaking process.

Hitting the airwaves

Director Samantha Campbell fielded a couple of interviews in advance of The Secret Song’s SF Doc Fest screening. She and SFDF’s Jeff Ross shared the mic on KPFA’s Upfront, and Campbell also sat down with American Forces Radio Network. Listen up!

Compliments all around

The first local screening of The Secret Song earned a few very nice mentions in local media. The Chron’s Pam Grady called TSS “enchanting,” while 48Hills’ Dennis Harvey found the film “inspiring.”

Hometown Premiere

After stops across the country, The Secret Song makes its San Francisco premiere at SF Doc Fest on June 2. Tickets are now available.

Good Day, Columbus!

The Secret Song joins a great slate of films at the Columbus International Film & Animation Festival, which was the first film festival in the USA and is still going strong after 71 years.

TSS heads back to Florida

The Secret Song returns to the Sunshine State as part of the Sarasota Film Festival, which runs March 24 through April 2.

SJ Mercury News names TSS as one of the “10 Films to Catch at Cinequest”

Just ahead of March’s virtual Cinejoy festival, The Secret Song scored its first ink, courtesy of the Merc’s Randy Myers.

The Secret Song receives the Marion Herrman Excellence in Filmmaking Award

After a couple of packed screenings at the Sedona Film Festival, Samantha and Rachel were on hand to pick up the coveted filmmaking award, named after SFF founder Marion Herman.

Cinequest invites TSS to its 2023 virtual and in-person festivals

San Jose’s premiere film festival pushes the boundaries of the hybrid festival model with a March 1-12 virtual event and a September in-person fest. The Secret Song was invited to take part in both festival slates.

SXSW Announces The Secret Song Official Selection of SXSW EDU 2023

The Secret Song selected as one of ten films for SXSW’s prestigious 2023 EDU slate: “A unique celebration of the arts and the power of creativity….These robust programs provide attendees with different ways to discuss difficult topics through diverse mediums, and allow audiences to gain a deeper understanding of the power of art and its role as a vehicle for learning.”

The Secret Song selected for  2023 Sedona Film Festival

Iconic independent film showcase Sedona Film Festival to screen The Secret Song Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM and Saturday. February 25 at 10:10 AM.

Worldwide Women’s Film Festival selects The Secret Song

Director Samantha Campbell to head to Scotsdale, Arizona to exhibit The Secret Song on February 18th as part of the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival “supporting women in film by educating, supporting and empowering women in the collaborative endeavor of filmmaking while we shine a light on women's stories and other diverse experiences across all genders.”

Madrid Film Award Selects The Secret Song for its 2023 MADFA Festival Competition

Madrid’s annual juried competition taps The Secret Song for its 2023 honors and awards festival in the Documentary Feature category.

The Secret Song Official Nominee for 2023 Toronto International Women Film Festival

Annual Toronto festival dedicated to women in cinema nominates The Secret Song and director Samantha Campbell.

The Secret Song is honored to be a Featured Doc at the 2023 Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival.

Our festival run has officially begun!

The Secret Song will have its world premiere at the Orlando Film Festival later this month with two screenings. Check their website for tickets and location.

Sunday, October 30 at 6pm
Wednesday, November 2 at 6pm