Made In Iowa

Short Documentary

In 2011, Webster City, Iowa, experienced a massive economic shift after the town’s large appliance manufacturing plant shut down. This left many jobless and impacted local business, including the closing of the town's beloved, historic movie theater. But the community refused to let their town die—and “Made in Iowa” tells the story of how small business helped Webster City save itself.

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Credits:

Directed by: Mohammad Gorjestani

Creative Director: Malcolm Pullinger

Produced by: Taylor Feltner & Nelson Murray

Series Creative Director: Sean Conroy 

Head of Production: Justin Lomax 

Director of Photography: Devin Whetstone

Edited by: Steven Dupré & Carl Sturgess

Post Producer: Ward Sorrick

Sound Design & Mix: Joaby Deal

Sound Mixer: Rich Gavin

Color Correction: Ayumi Ashley

Music by: Kevin Seaton

Press + Recognition:

https://money.cnn.com/2017/11/16/technology/square-webster-city-iowa/index.html