We are Joe Foss, Jeff Holt, and Gary Kobes, executive directors of "Taming the Mouth", working towards production of this feature length documentary telling the story of the Columbia River Jetty system, its history, its construction, and its critical role in our region and America's commerce. This is a story that most Americans and even most Washingtonians and Oregonians know little about. We are lifelong Pacific Northwest residents and fascinated by our unique and interesting regional history. We are amateur historians, videographers, video editors, who believe that our combined passion and perseverance will lead to this important story being told.
The filmmaking team at Resonance Productions has an impressive portfolio of experience spanning feature films, commercials, travel videos, technical videos, training videos, and various forms of short content. Their work has been acknowledged and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Seattle Times, The Washington Post Express, and they have also received global media coverage from CNN, BBC, and Huffington Post. With a clientele that includes iconic brands such as Nike, ESPN, ABC Australia, Intel, National Geographic, U.S. Air Force, U.S. State Department, and U.S. Department of Defense, Resonance Productions is a trailblazer in the creative industry, delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.
WHY TAME THE MOUTH?
The Columbia River drainage basin includes seven US states and British Columbia yet the entire river flows through a narrow two mile wide mouth at the jettys. By comparison the Mississippi River's mouth is 87 miles wide. This restricted flow of the Columbia River at its mouth presents huge navigational challenges for shipping and commerce.
Due to the treacherous bar where the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean meet, shipwrecks were a more common occurence until the jettys were constructed. Since 1792 these challenging conditions have caused close to two thousand shipwrecks in and around the mouth of the Columbia River. These disasters included the loss of over 700 lives as well as massive losses of cargo.
The original construction of the jettys and using bar pilots allowed for commerce to grow. Now each day ten ships safely transit the Bar accounting for over 24 billion dollars worth of commerce each year. This is safely accomplished by the teamwork of the ship Captains, Bar and River Pilots, Coast Guard, and others.
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Joe Foss, Gary Kobes, & Jeff Holt
