With his 5th feature documentary, five-time Emmy winner and Independent Spirit nominee Paul Devlin has created a rare non-fiction romantic comedy. Disillusioned by the broken promise of Rock ‘n Roll, but still plagued by dreams of stardom, a charismatic musician goes on a 27-year journey in search of the meaning of success.

 

Press Release: THE FRONT MAN screens at CIMMFest!

Press Release: THE FRONT MAN release party at the Knitting Factory & the Worldwide Digital Release by the Orchard!

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The Front Man Official Trailer – Available for embed or download.

 

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With his 5th feature documentary, five-time Emmy winner and Independent Spirit nominee Paul Devlin has created a rare non-fiction romantic comedy. Disillusioned by the broken promise of Rock ‘n Roll, but still plagued by dreams of stardom, a charismatic musician goes on a 27-year journey in search of the meaning of success. Poster design by Justin Sodano.

 

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Download this editable flyer of THE FRONT MAN, which can be used to spread the word for upcoming screenings in your area.

 

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Jim & Christie Wood share their hilarious pursuit of fame in the romantic comedy documentary, The Front Man. Image courtesy of Jim and Christie Wood & colorized by Rebecca Linthwaite.

 

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Jim & Christie Wood share their hilarious pursuit of fame in the romantic comedy documentary, The Front Man. Image courtesy of Jim and Christie Wood.

 

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Jim & Christie Wood share their hilarious pursuit of fame in the romantic comedy documentary, The Front Man. Image courtesy of Jim and Christie Wood & colorized/edited by Rebecca Linthwaite.

 

 

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Jim Wood performs early in his music career, chronicled over 27 years in The Front Man.  Photo by Paul Devlin.

 

The Front Man PosterJim & Christie Wood Wedding
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The Front Man tells the remarkable love story of Jim and Christie Wood. Image courtesy of Jim and Christie Wood.

 

 

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Jim and Christie Wood grow up in the romantic comedy documentary, The Front Man. Image courtesy of Jim and Christie Wood.

 

The Front Man PosterJim Wood Portrait
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Loaded Poets’ lead singer and songwriter Jim Wood looking groovy and starring in The Front Man, the romantic comedy documentary by director Paul Devlin.

 

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Bands rarely last as long as Loaded Poets (from top to bottom, Jim Wood, John Kayne, Dan Snyder). Seen here in early career, their remarkable 30 years together is documented in The Front Man, the romantic music comedy by director Paul Devlin.

 

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L to R: Jim Wood, Dan Snyder and John Kayne are the band Loaded Poets appearing in The Front Man and still making music 30 years after they formed in high school. Image courtesy of Loaded Poets.

 

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L to R: Jim Wood, Dan Snyder and John Kayne are the band Loaded Poets appearing in The Front Man and still making music 30 years after they formed in high school. Image courtesy of Loaded Poets.

 

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Loaded Poets (l to r, John Kayne, Jim Wood, Dan Snyder) get funky as ’70s cartoons. The band’s impressive 30 year career is documented in The Front Man, the romantic music comedy by director Paul Devlin. Drawing by Christie Wood.

 

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Loaded Poets (l to r, John Kayne, Jim Wood, Dan Snyder) get funky as ’70s cartoons. The band’s impressive 30 year career is documented in The Front Man, the romantic music comedy by director Paul Devlin.  Drawing by Christie Wood.

 

The Front Man PosterPaul Devlin, shooting at Scott Base, Antarctica
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Paul Devlin, director of THE FRONT MAN. Paul Devlin’s dual careers in independent filmmaking and network sports television have earned him 5 Emmys, over a dozen film festival awards (including top honors at Berlin and Hot Docs), and an Independent Spirit Award nomination. THE FRONT MAN is his 5th feature-length documentary. Photo by Mark Devlin

 

The Front Man PosterPaul Devlin Portrait
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Paul Devlin, director of THE FRONT MAN. Paul Devlin’s dual careers in independent filmmaking and network sports television have earned him 5 Emmys, over a dozen film festival awards (including top honors at Berlin and Hot Docs), and an Independent Spirit Award nomination. THE FRONT MAN is his 5th feature-length documentary. Photo by Emily Raabe.