“FELLOWSHIP OF THE
TENACIOUS ROCKERS”

ABOUT THE MUSIC FILM

PLOT SYNOPSIS

Burnt out and falling behind on their dreams, three musicians each fall asleep, discouraged and alone. But their cries echo through the void — and a mysterious Rock Wizard answers.

With a blast of magical energy, he awakens their sleeping bodies and pulls them into a dream realm of music, magic, and second chances.

What follows is a whimsical odyssey through a mystical forest, where each bandmate faces their own test: the guitarist must master delicate solos spun across spiderweb strings; the drummer crafts rhythm from boulders and earth; the singer harmonizes with the wind itself.

With the wizard’s guidance, they reclaim their passion and power.

DIRECTOR’S VISION

With unlimited creative freedom, we developed a rock ‘n’ roll mythology about passion, persistence, and the magic of music. Drawing inspiration from Lord of the Rings, Tenacious D, and Rocky, this genre-bending Music Film tells the tale of a mysterious Rock Wizard who guides three struggling musicians on a fantastical journey of self-discovery.

The one and only Marcello Morle stars as our charismatic wizard, clad in a custom-designed outfit by the talented Rachel Fitzgerald — whose sketches leapt off the page and into reality. She also hand-crafted the band’s magical props: a transparent microphone, movable boulders, fantasy training gear, and an intricate spiderweb guitar rig. Fog machines, handheld lights, and practical effects brought our dreamlike sets to life. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Andrew Seguin and Angelo Morle, who kept the production moving smoothly.

Thanks to our crafty producer, Michael J. Krym, we filmed across a variety of real-world locations — a dense forest, a local theatre, a moody bar, and more. All transformed into surreal fantasy realms. We set out to honor the epic adventure genre while keeping it lighthearted and self-aware. That meant cloaks, LEDs, enchanted campfires, and smoke-filled trails. The band’s performance unfolds on a shadowy stage, playing in pajamas to a crowd they can’t see — because dreams don’t wait for perfect timing. They call you mid-chaos.

Every detail mattered. Nearly every shot features visual effects: magical ripples, glowing particles, and bursts of vibrant color designed to elevate the band’s transformation.

The band gave it their all. Whether running through the woods, banging on a cold garage floor, air-guitaring while asleep, or eating too much warm ice cream, they carried the absurdity with sincerity — and that’s what makes it work. It’s ridiculous, but it means it.

Together, the entire team poured everything we had into this project.

Fellowship of the Tenacious Rockers is one of the most satisfying pieces I’ve ever created.

- Jendo Shabo, Director