About the Film
Sod and stubble in theatres!
Sod and stubble in theatres!
Sod and stubble in theatres!
Sod and Stubble has screened in over 65 theatres nationwide.
Upcoming Screenings:
July 31 - Angelika Film Center in Dallas, Texas
Upcoming Streaming:
Fall 2025
Synopsis
Sod and stubble in theatres!
Sod and stubble in theatres!
Sod and Stubble is the story of a German immigrant Henry Ise and his devoted wife, Rosie Haag Ise who with tenacity and devotion fight to craft a home for their family on the plains of Kansas.
Based on the book by the same name, written by John Ise with additional material by Von Rothenberger, Sod and Stubble has been remembered by some a
Sod and Stubble is the story of a German immigrant Henry Ise and his devoted wife, Rosie Haag Ise who with tenacity and devotion fight to craft a home for their family on the plains of Kansas.
Based on the book by the same name, written by John Ise with additional material by Von Rothenberger, Sod and Stubble has been remembered by some as a “non-fiction novel” that provides the readers with a realism rarely delivered.
Featuring:
Bailey Chase as Henry Ise
Dodie Brown as Rosa Haag Ise
Barry Corbin as Vietz
Buck Taylor as John Haag
Mary McDonough as Mary Bartsch
Darby Hinton as Chris Bartsch
Nikki Tomlinson as Louisa Haag
Rudy Ramos as Neharka
Wyatt McCrea as John Kiplinger
R.W. Hampton as Doc Poole
Delno Ebie as Doctor Dailey
Mark Mannette as John Ise
Gabriel Pranter as Chris Haag
Written and Directed by Ken Spurgeon
About the Project
The Project
Sod and Stubble is a TV Film budgeted at $500,000, in the United States and abroad. The film genre is drama with themes of love and community amidst trials and challenges of pioneering.
The Industry
Independent films have been increasingly successful over the past ten to twenty years as additional markets have become available through streaming and non-exclusive deals available to independent film producers.
The Market
Independent movies have had success both in the theater and in online and streaming markets. This past year, several independent projects gained acclaim including Everything Everywhere All at Once, On the Count of Three, and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. In addition, family themed films have had a resurgence as movies like Railway Children, Family Camp and a Cowgirl’s Song have had success.
Lastly, the interest in western movies and mini-series like 1883 have drawn continued interest back to the western.
Distribution Strategy
The film industry is highly competitive with a film’s success often related to the skills of a distributor’s marketing strategy. We believe that our Executive Producers have the understanding, knowledge and relationships with potential markets that could lead us to a successful placement in a television or streaming market. Possible release points would be Hallmark, INSP, or other family and western related outlets.
Investment Opportunity
Sod and Stubble LLC is seeking $500,000 to fund the filming of Sod and Stubble. We believe this can be secured primarily through private investors who would invest at a minimum of 1% of the total needed. A foundation or entity could also act as an investor in this model. Using and with the knowledge of potential revenue projections, the Company projects a gross revenue from the film to exceed $500,000.
Investment Opportunities
The screenplay was written by Ken Spurgeon and he will direct the film, with Fall River Productions of Wichita producing the project. This is an investment-based opportunity and related information can be found on the website. This is a made-for-television film.
To learn more about how you can support Sod and Stubble or other upcoming projects, send an email to sodandstubblefilm@gmail.com.
