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Chasing Cumberland (movie)
🎬 Chasing Cumberland: A Stellar Films Motion Pictures Documentary Featuring the Jackson High School Fishing Team's Journey in a National Fishing Tournament.
📝 About the Film
TWELVE students. SIX teams. One unforgettable journey. Chasing Cumberland is a heartfelt documentary that follows the Jackson High School Fishing Team as they embark on a remarkable trip from their small town of Jackson, Ohio, to compete in a national fishing tournament in Kentucky. This film beautifully captures their dreams, struggles, teamwork, and personal growth — both on and off the water.
📍 Why It Matters
This isn’t just a film about fishing. It’s about hope, purpose, small-town pride, and chasing dreams when the odds are high and resources are few. Chasing Cumberland beautifully illustrates the journey of the Jackson High School Fishing Team as they prepare for a national fishing tournament, showcasing what happens when a community comes together to support their youth.
The Stories This film will have a full release and showcase individual interviews over time, highlighting the achievements of the Jackson High School Fishing Team as they prepare for the national fishing tournament.
Chasing Cumberland Documentary: A Journey to the National Fishing Tournament
The Un-Official Trailer for the Jackson High School Fishing Team's journey to compete in the national fishing tournament.
Where to Watch
The Movie Database
Preserving a memory
🎬 Chasing Cumberland: A Stellar Films Motion Pictures Documentary Featuring the Jackson High School Fishing Team's Journey in a National Fishing Tournament.
Chasing Cumberlannd Credits
Chasing Cumberland
A Stellar Films Motion Pictures Production
A Dakota J. Dunn Film
Cast
Landon Stebelton
Wesley Clagg
Brady Dailey
Olivia Stacy
Grant Riegel
Coen Oyer
Brady Keirns
Scott Keirns
Nick Saunders
Lakyn Saunders
Jason Saunders
Hannah Wyant
Richard A. Wyant
Aaron Collier
Shai Chambers
Jonah Armstrong
Crew
Directed by
Dakota J. Dunn
Produced by
Dakota J. Dunn
Alexis A. Stacy
Stephen A. Mineer
Production Office Manager
Lori Grady
JHS Trip Mother
Rachel Strawser
Transportation Coordinators
The Boat Captains
Camera Operations
Camera A: Dakota J. Dunn
Camera B: Stephen A. Mineer
Camera C: Alexis A. Stacy
Drone Operator
Ramie Hutchison (Hutch Digital)
Still Photography
Alexis A. Stacy
Poster & Promotional Art
Stellar Films Collective
Post-Production
Editor
Dakota J. Dunn
1st Assistant Editor
Alexis A. Stacy
2nd Assistant Editor
Trayton A. White
3rd Assistant Editor
Stephen A. Mineer
Sound Design
Dakota J. Dunn
Audio Post-Production Services
Stellar Films Audio Team – S.M.A.S.H. Toad Productions
Acknowledgments & Partnerships
In Partnership With
The Mid-Ohio Valley Film Commission
Andy Hall
Erin O’Neill
Stellar Films Crew Accommodations Provided by
PCS Real Estate
Shelly Stoyell, Broker/Owner
Selling Central & Southern Kentucky
This Production Was Generously Sponsored by
Warriors for Christ Ministries (Amy and Justin Oyer)
Hutch Digital
Ohio Freemasons of Albany Lodge #723
Regional Divisions Recognition
Stellar Films Ohio
Mary Ann Carper • Bryan McCollum • Joseph A. Ray • Simon T. Fisher • Noah White • Scott M. Carpenter Jr. • ThatsTrayTastic (YouTube) • TheFurryMaskman (YouTube) • Stellar Dakota (YouTube)
Stellar Films New York
Chris “E-Pox” Becker
Stellar Films Las Vegas
Felipe A. Almazan Jr. • Tai Rebuilds (YouTube)
Stellar Films Pennsylvania
Tadd Barna
Stellar Films Florida
Jaiden Jackson – representing the Jackson High School Fishing Team
Stellar Films Chicago
Pablo Alvarez
Stellar Films Ireland
Livy Dragonborn
Stellar Films India
Md Asif Ansari
Distribution
Distributed by
Reveel Network
FilmHub
Stellar Films Motion Pictures
In Loving Memory
Timothy J. Dunn
Beloved Father and Storyteller
Brice N. Mash
Forever a Friend and Brother
John Strawser
Beloved Brother
Bill Strawser
Beloved Father and Craftsman
This film includes members of the Jackson High School Fishing Team who participated in the national fishing tournament, showcasing their talent and teamwork.