The fact that we all walk around with video recording devices in our pockets makes us forget that filmmaking is and always will be an art form. Yeah, we can all take videos of what’s going on around us, but it takes a true artist to come up with story lines, soundtracks, and everything else that goes into making a great film. Creativity and execution is what defines a film, and Piano Man Pictures wants to define all of their works as unique and inspiring.
Chad Allen Barton, Co-Founder of Memphis-based production company Piano Man Pictures, takes inspiration from our city and turns it into art. Driving through town, we see lots of different neighborhoods. Some older, some newly developed, but they all make up one dearly loved city. Chad and other filmmakers are inspired by this diversity in settings within our small piece of the world.
We may only be one city, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be something larger than life. Chad and the Piano Man Pictures team want to help Memphis reach its fullest potential. The team tells stories about those searching for a higher purpose in life. Just like most of us, Memphis is searching for its own higher purpose. Artists help break down the barriers holding us back from improvement, no matter the medium.
Artists in Memphis are able to use their creative voices to inspire all of us to speak up for change, even if we aren’t using paint or films as our channels. Many smaller voices have a bigger impact than one large voice, and Chad wants to show that through his work. Displaying your passion to others can and will show that everyone can make a change.
