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Stargazer: Shawn Phillips @stargazerdoc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

www.stargazerdoc.com A decade in-the-making, Stargazer: Shawn Phillips is the official, authorized Shawn Phillips documentary film & accompanying series. Directed by Alex Wroten. From Submarine Entertainment & Well Dang! Productions, in association with Bracken Films, the project premieres in 2027.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Stargazer: Shawn Phillips Coming 2027 www.stargazerdoc.com #shawnphillips #stargazer

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Man with the Big Hat has earned a spot in Fort Worth's Lone Star Film Festival this November! www.lonestarfilmfestival.com/2026-films

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Official Selections | LSFF

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Folks, it's a special day. Today, the music of Steven Fromholz and Frummox has officially gone live on the internet across multiple platforms for the first time. Can search for either artist and they should start popping up. Further albums will continue to be shared after today.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Big week ahead! See you in Tennessee for the Nashville Film Festival! The Man with the Big Hat screens Friday, September 25th, 6pm, at Regal Green Hills! nashfilmfest.eventive.org/films/6a5e35...

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I'll see you in Indy! The Man with the Big Hat heads to the Heartland Film Festival this October! tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/welcome @alamodrafthouse.bsky.social @ifja.bsky.social

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Though my brother & I didn't complete our degrees at Trinity University, we both have very fond memories of campus & are lucky we made many life-long friends. During the annual 1869 Challenge, we continue supporting Trinity, via the Bengal Lancer Alumni Foundation. give.trinity.edu/1869-challen...

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1869 Challenge 2026

The 1869 Challenge is officially ON and we need YOUR help!

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My friend Dr. @christianforky.bsky.social will help return Kentucky to reason, instead of falling further into the kakistocratic abyss like the rest of trumpland. Her race for Kentucky State Senate District 6 is against a Bannon-endorsed QAnon ringleader. Donate today: christianforky.com/donate

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Donate to Christian Furman

Caring for Kentucky means working together with people like you to put families and communities first.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Big day yesterday at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas with Lyle Lovett. More soon. www.themanwiththebighatfilm.com

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Wendell was right up there with Madison Cawein for me. A monumental loss for Kentucky.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Well, look at that. Opened up my MapQuest app and there's Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico. Funny how that works. No trump maps here. Thundermail, Firefox, & MapQuest for the win.

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Empire Records: Iconic Dance Scene

ALT: Empire Records: Iconic Dance Scene

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Just got back to Lou after several days in New Amsterdam with Submarine Entertainment. Shawn Phillips is moving forward - see you in 2027.

Producer Brian Easley views footage of singer-songwriter Shawn Phillips from a documentary project on a laptop and television.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm sad about Dolly, and makes it so much worse that a good friend of mine from the music business passed on today, as well. Damn.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Hundreds of residents upset to discover how maps and computers work. Why did the republican supermajority legislation take so long to implement? How does one not know where one lives? Also, these are the same people who elected Lindsey Tichenor. Good luck out there, folks.

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Fairy Godmother Says Fuck You

ALT: Fairy Godmother Says Fuck You

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In which the film depicts Paul Mescal (far right) as Trent Reznor judging a shitty Charles Manson look-a-like contest.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Matthew McConaughey mentions Willie Nelson's recording of the Steven Fromholz classic I'd Have To Be Crazy, on which Fromholz actually sings along with Willie, as one of the 10 songs that defined his life. Thanks, @rollingstone.com McConaughey's Life in 10 Songs: youtu.be/i2vUs6arb08?...

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Matthew McConaughey Shares 'My Life in 10 Songs,' Talks Janet Jackson, U2, AC/DC, and More

YouTube video by Rolling Stone

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Saw the trumpist border activity down in Big Bend and Terlingua. Y'all already know what Ann Richards would have told Trump. We filmed down there for Big Hat, none of it looks the same. Here's some footage of Governor Richards with Steven Fromholz on a river trip. youtu.be/uatTxqKXUNk?...

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Governor Ann Richards Big Bend Trip with Texas Songwriter Steven Fromholz

YouTube video by The Man with the Big Hat

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thanks to Lucille Barilla at Parade for covering one of our John Denver stories from The Man with the Big Hat. Glad Austin Sayre caught that excerpt with singer-songwriter and former Frummox member Mike Williams when we filmed in ol' G'Nashville a few years back. parade.com/entertainmen...

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John Denver First Played His Biggest Hit at a Private Party—and One Fellow Songwriter Just Shared the Story

In a candid new interview, they look back on the unforgettable night

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thanks for the mention, @cowboysindians.bsky.social! The Man with the Big Hat screens Friday, September 25th, 6pm, at Regal Green Hills during the Nashville Film Festival! www.cowboysindians.com/2026/08/take... #nashfilm57

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Take 57: Nashville Film Festival Ready To Start Reeling September 24

Over 150 features and shorts will be showcased at the 2026 Nashville Film Festival.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

See everyone in Nashville for The Man with the Big Hat!

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

See y'all September 25th for The Man with the Big Hat at the 57th Annual Nashville Film Festival! nashfilmfest2026.eventive.org/films/the-ma... Steven Fromholz returns to G'Nashville! I'm looking forward to seeing some of those Late Night Neon Shadows! #nashfilm57

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2026 Nashville Film Festival

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thanks to all who came out for the Flyover Film Festival screening of The Man with the Big Hat last Friday at the Brown Theatre. Really wonderful venue for the film; and great discussion after with @kylemeredith.lpm.org! We'll have an exciting announcement about the film's next festival(s) soon.

Louisville Public Media's Kyle Meredith interview Director Austin Sayre, Producer Stephanie Moore, and Producer Brian Easley after the Brown Theatre screening of The Man with the Big Hat

Social Media post screenshot from Louisville Public Media's Kyle Meredith about moderating a discussion with Director Austin Sayre, Producer Stephanie Moore, and Producer Brian Easley after the Brown Theatre screening of The Man with the Big Hat. All four pictured.

The Man with the Big Hat - Director Austin Sayre, Producer Stephanie Moore, and Executive Producer Brian Easley

Executive Producer Brian Easley with his wife Catherine Easley at the 2026 Flyover Film Festival

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

TONIGHT IN LOUISVILLE, KY - The Man with the Big Hat screens Friday, July 31st, 7pm at Brown Theatre. Director Austin Sayre, Producer Stephanie Moore, & I will be in town for the Q&A after the film with the incredible @kylemeredith.lpm.org Tickets: tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org/26303

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

My thoughts are with the family of Michael Martin Murphey. Hope he's okay.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

@terrylick.bsky.social I'd love to talk with you sometime about Dick Proenneke. I asked Austin Sayre to pass along an email from me, hopefully you got it. Has to do with a Proenneke project in the works. Thanks for being a part of Big Hat!

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Glen Hansard. Gone too soon. Will miss him. Damn.

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

As a son of San Antonio, myself, to return to my hometown and win best documentary feature in the Alamo City, in front of friends and family, means the absolute world to me. I'm just so proud of this film, its director, and the team behind it. Thanks to everyone at the San Antonio Film Festival!

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Born and raised in San Antone. First-time documentary producer. Came back home to win Best Documentary Feature at the San Antonio Film Festival. Thanks y'all. www.themanwiththebighatfilm.com

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Jon Hamm Ooh

ALT: Jon Hamm Ooh

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

You're the best, San Antone. Thanks for loving Steven Fromholz. Complete surprise! 2026 San Antonio Film Festival Winner - Best Documentary Feature The Man with the Big Hat Director Austin Sayre www.safilm.com Pretty special occasion for this San Antonio kid! I'm a very proud Executive Producer!

Trophy for 2026 San Antonio Film Festival best documentary feature for The Man with the Big Hat and Director Austin Lee Sayre

Executive Producer Brian Easley, with white beard a d glasses, and director Austin Sayre with brown beard and light brown cowboy hat, with the trophy for 2026 San Antonio Film Festival best documentary feature for The Man with the Big Hat and Director Austin Lee Sayre

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Landed in San Antone. Let's rock. www.safilm.com

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Lovely Rita: A Bodysnatchers Mystery Let’s play a game. In your alternate universe, GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY is named after a different Beatles and Radiohead song, respectively. Quote this with the name of the movie

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Both the San Antonio Film Festival and Flyover Film Festival have kicked off. I'm excited to have The Man with the Big Hat in both. So I'm off to San Antonio, then back to Louisville!

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Airport Lit

ALT: Airport Lit

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Finally submitted my screenplay for Past Hondo to a few festivals. I wrote Past Hondo with Texas Poet Laureate Steven Fromholz from 2011-2012. Film never got made before he passed. I figure can't hurt to get the screenplay out, now that we've finished Steven's documentary, The Man with the Big Hat.

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Man with 'SENT' text

ALT: Man with 'SENT' text

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

See you in a few days at the San Antonio Film Festival. Our film, The Man with the Big Hat, about Texas Poet Laureate Steven Fromholz, will help close out the festival! www.sacurrent.com/arts/things-... @sacurrent.bsky.social

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Texas songwriter Steven Fromholz finally gets spotlight in new documentary

Singer-songwriter Steven Fromholz may not have won the same fame as Willie Nelson, but Nelson admired his work. When filmmaker Austin Sayre first

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