Midland’s Cameron Duddy To Direct New ‘Cowboy’ Film

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Cameron Duddy. Photo: Harper Smith

Painted Horse Pictures, out of the Nashville division of Range Media Partners has revealed its first film, Cowboy. Already in production, the film is a contemporary western rodeo drama and will be directed by Midland‘s Cameron Duddy in his feature directorial debut.

The main cast includes Ben Foster (Hell or High Water), Rudy Pankow (Outer Banks) and Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent). Supporting roles will be held by Taylor Lewan (Bussin With The Boys podcast) and Midland’s Mark Wystrach (The Eyes of Tammy Faye).

The script, written by Adair Cole, is based on a story by Duddy and fellow band member Jess Carson. The film shows the story of bull riders, barrel racers and pickup men in the traveling rodeo circuit scene.

“This is a personal story for me. It’s a film about what it takes to grind it out on the road chasing your dreams, and the emotional and physical toll it takes on all of us, most of all the people we love,” says Duddy. “Cowboy is a raw and honest look at the Rodeo world built from the dust up- it’s about grit, humility, integrity, freedom… 1,800 pounds of rough stock at a time.”

Based out of Nashville, Painted Horse Productions will have access to the full infrastructure of Range Media Partners, including film financing and sales and access to talent. Range’s Matt Graham and William Lowery will oversee the banner, with Duddy, Harper Smith and Sydney Allen rounding out the Painted Horse team.

Lucas Smith, Graham, Lowery and Ian Bryce will serve as the film’s Producers. The team of Executive Producers includes Foster, David Keinath, Jordan Yospe, Shawn Williamson, James D. Stern and Allen. UTA Independent Film Group and Range Select are co-representing global rights.

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