Mon Mar 03, 2025 3:50 pm
Despite their status as one of the most influential British bands of the 1960s, the Yardbirds had never been the focus of a definitive retrospective documentary. Though their story had been explored before, a truly comprehensive documentary only took shape when Nick Samwell-Smith, son of bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, approached Director and DP James Tonkin of London based Hangman.
“With the passing of former guitarist Jeff Beck in 2023, it seemed that if we didn’t push to make this film, we might miss the chance to talk with enough people from the time who were either part of the band or close to them,” noted Tonkin, director and colorist on the project.
With Nick’s close connection to his father and former band members, Hangman had unparalleled access to bring the documentary “The Yardbirds: In Their Own Words” together. Initial filming began in October 2023 with a trip to France to film Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty, followed by an interview in early 2024 with former guitarist Jimmy Page.
For more information, please visit: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/ ... 0250303-01
“With the passing of former guitarist Jeff Beck in 2023, it seemed that if we didn’t push to make this film, we might miss the chance to talk with enough people from the time who were either part of the band or close to them,” noted Tonkin, director and colorist on the project.
With Nick’s close connection to his father and former band members, Hangman had unparalleled access to bring the documentary “The Yardbirds: In Their Own Words” together. Initial filming began in October 2023 with a trip to France to film Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty, followed by an interview in early 2024 with former guitarist Jimmy Page.
For more information, please visit: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/ ... 0250303-01