Production Timeline

Ongoing Pre Production
• Confirm rock star talent for cameo or feature moments
• Continue funding efforts and secure corporate sponsors
• Lock travel logistics for travels shoots

Phase 1 – Artist and Core Story

3-4 days - Main talent (musician protagonist)
• Recording sessions
• Personal reflections on struggle & physical records
• Song creation process

  1. Artist talking about artwork & vision for an album.

  2. 1 day - Record label head interview
    • Artist-label connection
    • Philosophy on music and the physical record

Phase 2 – Sound and Science
3. 1 days - Hi fidelity listening and sound focus
• Audiophile setups and listening rooms
• Sound quality comparisons and detail shots

  1. 1 day | Neurologist and brain science of music
    • Interview with neuroscientist
    • Visual metaphors for brain activity and emotional triggers in music and the power of Tangible objects

Phase 3 – Community and Collectors
5. 1 day | Listening groups
• Communal experience and shared emotion

  1. 2 days - Collectors’ stories
    • Personal collections and emotional connections to rare records

  2. 2 days - Record stores and their culture
    • Owners and customers interacting
    • The record store as a cultural hub

Phase 4 – Manufacturing and Craft
8. 2 days — Record manufacturing process
• Pressing, plating, and packaging shots

  1. 1–2 days — Possible New Orleans record plant shoot
    • Travel and capture unique location-specific content

Phase 5 – Wrap and Pickups
10. 1 day — Ending scene and closing sequence
• Album discovery by fan
• Emotional close to narrative arc

  1. 2 days — Pick up shots and additional B roll
    • Fill visual gaps and strengthen transitions

Corporate Sponsorships Opportunities

Partner with “The art of The Record”

A Story That Resonates Beyond Music
The Art of the Record is a feature documentary exploring the cultural, emotional, and artistic power of vinyl records in an increasingly digital world. Through intimate storytelling, rare behind-the-scenes access, and a visual style rooted in authenticity, the film connects audiences to the people, craft, and passion that keep analog music alive.

This is more than a film about records — it’s a conversation about art, memory, and human connection. By partnering with us, your brand becomes part of a story that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the value of tangible experiences in a virtual age.

Why Partner With Us

1. Align with a Cultural Revival
Vinyl sales are at a 30-year high. Our story captures this resurgence and places your brand at the center of a movement that blends nostalgia with modern relevance.

2. Reach a Passionate, Global Audience
Music lovers, collectors, artists, and design-conscious consumers form a diverse and engaged audience that spans generations.

3. Authentic, Long-Lasting Exposure
Unlike traditional advertising, your brand will be embedded in a timeless film that will be screened at festivals, on streaming platforms, and in educational and cultural institutions for years to come.

Sponsorship Benefits

Depending on your sponsorship level, benefits can include:

  • Brand Integration — Logo placement in opening or closing credits, on promotional materials, and select on-screen environments.

  • Exclusive Content — Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, or custom brand-aligned clips for your marketing use.

  • VIP Access — Invitations to private screenings, festival premieres, and networking events with filmmakers and featured talent.

  • Shared Storytelling — Opportunities to co-create companion pieces, podcasts, or short social media content with our production team.

  • Community Engagement — Association with live listening events, collector meetups, and cultural programs tied to the film’s release.

Distribution & Impact

Our goal is to premiere The Art of the Record at major film festivals, secure global streaming distribution, and launch a multi-platform campaign that includes live events, pop-up listening rooms, and educational partnerships.

Your support helps us:

  • Complete production and post-production.

  • License rare music and archival footage.

  • Expand marketing reach for a worldwide audience.

Join Us

We are currently offering Presenting Sponsor, Official Partner, and Supporting Sponsor packages, with opportunities to customize benefits based on your brand’s needs.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Scott Council
Director & Producer, The Art of the Record
info@mankindtv.com
www.mankindtv.com