Test shot #1 for GuitarBorn Project

GuitarBorn Project is a short documentary chronicling the year-long journey of a classical guitar; from carefully planned sketches in the wood-shop of a local luthier, to a live performance on the stage of a world-class concert hall. Along the way, we invite the world for an intimate glimpse inside this journey, to become involved, invested, and watch it unfold.



From his home in De Winton, AB, Cliff Regino, who works full-time as a Senior Project Controller, practices his craft out of his home based wood-shop, and integrates this life as an artisan into his personal life with Sally, his partner. Likewise, from Calgary, AB, Noel Amante, a Business Development and Communications Strategist, adoring husband to Hilary, and father of three, dissolves the lines between his family life and personal dreams as he follows a passion for music; both to satisfy his drive, and to be an inspirational example for his children.



These long-time friends find a way to come together to both pursue, and grow, their individual passions; Cliff as a luthier, Noel, a musician. They know, however, the weight this commitment bears, and must realize that they cannot do it alone. Rather than letting real-life elements become excuses for ignoring their desires to be, and do, more, they make a conscious decision to lean on their families and career-driven personalities to propel them forward. GuitarBorn Project gets under these layers, examining their strengths, struggles, and the enigmatic relationship between a person and a guitar as it tells the tale of two creations: Cliff, skillfully handcrafting this classical guitar — and Noel, re-creating himself as a classical guitarist.



What begins in this wood-shop with Cliff’s hands and carefully crafted plans, will come to conclusion in the form of a full-length concert, performed by Noel on the very instrument born from their combined visions. Over the course of 1-year, Cliff, who is adept at building acoustic guitars, must find a balance between his modern skill-set and honouring tradition as he crafts his first classical guitar. Meanwhile, Noel must elevate himself as a classically trained musician in order to give a worthy performance with this priceless, custom-built gift.



This is a real-life story about personal growth and development, the value of following your dreams, and of the relationships that make it possible.

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