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Field of Dreams Sold!
What a surprise to wake up on Sunday, October 30th, 2011 to the headline, "New Dreams for Field" by Ken Belson. Belson is a reporter for the New York Times. Recently he had been in the area doing an article about how long the field had been up for sale.
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Hit Zone Baseball & Softball Academy GRAND OPENING
Dan Kennedy and his sons, on the last Ghost Sunday at the Field of Dreams in October 2008. Who knows, we might someday be back there again boys. Good thing the Hit Zone is going to open soon.
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DocMiami Fun Times
Shari and Joe Scherrman spending time in the Parrot Key Resort's sunny outside bar, while at the DocMiami International Film Festival.
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Gettysburg National Military Park Museum
On visiting the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum, it was an incredibly moving and educational experience where history comes to life.
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EZ Connects with (Our Other) Cooper
EZ Goen, and his Little Buddy paid a furry visit to the headquarters of the National Psoriasis Foundation. EZ was there to talk about his PURPAL mission (People Releaving Painful American Lives).
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Fun, Fall, Film Festival - Driftless Here We Come!
We are in the early days of autumn, the vistas and bluffs will be blazing with the bright colored foliage typical of this area.
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DocMiami 2011 International Film Festival
Hooray! The documentary has been selected for another film-festival!
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On-Going Mission
When Joe Scherrman started Ghost Player LLC he had two seemingly simple missions – (1) to preserve the large collection of Ghost Player highlights video footage taken over nearly 20 years and (2) to make an entertaining and educational movie about the Ghost Players.
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Cooper Came Along
Darrin Butland was one of the Ghost Player fans that submitted an entry in the writing contest for the book, Travels with Ghosts and Other Tales.
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Minnesota Mission: Joe's Reflection
Wow! I learned a lot trying to put together a Ghost tour.
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Easton's Ever Eager Fans Get A Wee Peak
In late August, a short clip of the much anticipated EASTON'S ARTICLE feature film was shown at Monk's in Dubuque, IA.
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Ghost Fans Field Guests from Japan
Tom (Ironman) Wickham and family were the happy hostst of the two students from Japan.
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Chisholm Road Trip: Darrin Butland's Thoughts
Amazing. This trip provided memorable moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
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Wisconsin Rapids Experience: Coach's Notes
Here are some thoughts on our trip to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin on Sunday July 17th where the Ghost Players participated in a celebrity game during All-Star Game weekend for the Northwoods Baseball League.
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Doc "Moonlight" Graham - Ground Zero Flag - Ghost Players Tour
Check out the dates, times and details on the Ghost Players Tour.
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Kiwanis Miracle League/Mid-Iowa Baseball League Invitation
The Kiwanis Miracle League and the Mid-Iowa Baseball League would like to invite the Ghost Players to Des Moines for an afternoon of baseball to benefit children with disabilities.
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Doc "MOONLIGHT" Graham Road Trip August 11-14, 2011
Planning is coming together for a chance for the Ghosts' to don their uniforms once again combined with a road trip great for the whole family. Fans, friends, families and Ghosts set aside these dates: August 11-14, 2011.
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Ghosts in the Library of Congress?
Ghost Player LLC, in collaboration with The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, is preparing a historical video archive of the Field of Dreams Ghost Players for permanent access on the Internet, for researchers, historians, scholars, and the general public, including adapted
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"Heroes of the Diamond" By Crash T. Allvord
Hey all you patriotic baseball fans, remember those great baseball guys from the US Military All-stars? They are still touring strong this summer, thanking service members past and present, as well as law enforcement officers, fire fighters and others who defend our freedom.
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The Bell Tolls for Thee
The Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway tells the story of how baseball got started in Iowa and Norway, Iowa (population 600) and progressed over the years. There is, however, one characteristic, one feature that distinguishes Norway and makes it unique among all the other similarly-sized hamlets: Baseball and the museum produced totally by volunteers.
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Note from Al Vigil
Remember September 18, 1994 1:15 pm in Dyersville, Iowa. Home of the original movie "Field of Dreams" Tim Crescenti making his 1st Documentary "Dreamfield" hosted by James Earl Jones, It premiered on ESPN at 6:00 pm, CST November 8, 1994?
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Movie-making Mania Hits Dubuque
Ever since DreamCatcher Productions helped to form the Great River Film Initiative 2.5 years ago, the local movie-making scene has grown leaps and bounds. In the last few weeks, DCP has been working in partnership with members of GRIFIN to grow again.
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Saying Goodbye
The staff of DreamCatcher was saddened at the passing of Dubuque's City Councilman Dirk Voetberg. Three years ago, Voetberg (then president of Shepherd Incorporated) entered into a sponsorship relationship with DCP to create our book, Travels with Ghosts and Other Tale.
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Ghosts Abroad Update
As the Ghost Players followed the news reports of the devastation of Japan and the other countries effected by the subsequent earthquakes, aftershocks, and tsunamis our hearts and minds turned to our fans and friends made during our three tours of Japan, and other trips overseas.
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Doc "Moonlight" Graham Days! August 11th-14th 2011
Ghost Players, families and friends are invited to Doc "Moonlight" Graham Days! August 11th-14th 2011. Planning is underway for attending this fine summer event in Chisholm, MN.
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Sedona International Film Festival
The new year brought word that our movie, GHOST PLAYER about the lovable and loyal ball players, has been invited to be shown as a finalist in the next Sedona International Film Festival.
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USS Dubuque
Later this year the bell to the US Navy ship the USS Dubuque will ring out one last doleful peal. It will signal the end of service for the ship which has helped to defend freedom for more than 40 years.
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Nic News
In Iowa, we wallow through winter's weary way, dreaming of a warm summer's balmy breeze and baseball. Spring training is soon to be here and so we thought we should touch base with Nic Ungs.
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Good Ghosts Are Hard to Stop
In spite of having recently suffered a severe back injury, Ghost Player Dan Davis is still ready and able to help promote a good cause for others.
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SDCFF Recap
The San Diego Christian Film Festival was held in late December and those who attended our screenings had a great time getting to know the guys on the team.
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EZ Documentary
EZ Goen's video footage of his 48 state trip across America continues to be reviewed and is in the editing process.
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Easton's Article Update
Principle photography has wrapped on the first feature film by writer/director Tim Connery.
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UNVEILING ...a TV Series
A made for cable-access TV show called Unveiling Easton's Article is in production.
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Filmmakers in the Classroom
Joe Scherrman, Tim Connery, and Suzie Wright of DreamCatcher Productions and the Great River Film Initiative (GRIFIN) have been working with students at Dubuque's Alternative Learning Center during their January J-term class.
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Field of Dreams Purchase Status
News broke in mid-January that there may be a serious offer for the Field of Dreams this spring according to former baseball player/real estate consultant, Ken Sanders.
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Canned Film Competition - "Plan It, Cram It and Can It"
Great River Film Initiative members, Christopher Kulovitz and Michael Coty have created something new and exciting for filmmakers-the Canned Film Competition.
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A Grand Event Bridal Extravaganza 2011
For the second year in a row, DreamCatcher Productions was invited to capture on video the fun and fashion of the bridal show hosted by Sherrie Keating.
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Lake Delhi Documentary
Charlie & Mary Cunliffe of Creative Maxims and DreamCatcher Productions continue their work on the Documentary about Lake Delhi.
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Award-Winning Filmmakers Join Forces to Make Next Great Feature Film in Dubuque, Iowa
Multiple award-winning filmmaker Joe Scherrman, from DreamCatcher Productions, has committed to act as Executive Producer for the feature film Easton's.
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Chagrin Update!
The Chagrin Falls International Documentary Film Festival, was held on October 10-12, 2010 and featured GHOST PLAYER as one of the winning films shown.
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Redeemed and How We Love to Proclaim It!
Redemptive Film Festival Selected GP as a Winning Film!
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Ghost Player Distribution Update!
That's right, the movie has gained enough momentum that we are now being represented by a distribution company.
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BCIFF Honorable Mention
Field of Dream Ghost Player documentary received, Honorable Mention at the Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF).
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San Diego Christian Film Festival
Ghost Player is a finalist for the SDCFF, which will be held December 27-30, 2010.
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Field of Screams
Feeling like a good bit of the supernatural to close the baseball season and Halloween? If so, we would like to suggest you pick up a copy of the book, Field of Screams by Mickey Bradley and Dan Gordon, from Lyons Press.
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EZ Goen Made It Home
On 10-10-10, Tom (EZ) Goen returned to the Field of Dreams after his 48-state motorcycle tour of the United States.
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Me and My Old Man Concert
Clay Riness will preform a concert at the Pump House, located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Saturday, November 6 (7:30 pm). Combined with this much anticipated concert by the multi-talented musician is an artist's reception honoring nationally acclaimed artist Jerry Riness - Clay's father.
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And the Oscar goes to . . . Dubuque?
DreamCatcher Production?s is happy to welcome back to Dubuque County Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos, director of THE COVE.
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16 To Life
On September 7th, there was a sneak preview of the new movie 16 to Life starring Hallee Hirsh held at the Mindframe Theaters in Dubuque.
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The Governor and the Ghost Player
On September 23, Governor Chet Culver came to Dubuque, IA and GHOST PLAYER director Joe Scherrman drifted in from near by Dyersville, IA to shake his hand again.
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Major League Baseball Productions Recruits Ghost Players
A new documentary, Triumph and Tragedy: The 1919 Chicago White Sox, has begun production in Iowa. Included in the film are some of our very own Ghost Players re-enacting their legendary counterparts.
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Kolle Family Benefit
It was a beautiful day for baseball at the Jenk Field in Dyersville, IA. The Kolle Family was well-blessed with the number of family & friends.
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Peachtree Village International Film Festival Recap
GHOST PLAYER was a hit in Atlanta according to Jameela Lee, Assistant Director of Marketing and Sponsorship Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF)-“The festival and the movie were GREAT!"
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Doing Good in Des Moines
One of the favorite things that the Ghost Players are invited to do is to work charity events with young athletes. They were given that chance again on August 15th when they were invited to Des Moines, IA to an event for the Kiwanis Miracle League.
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Black Sox Scandal Discussion Followed by Ghosts
“It totally blew them away. One guy said he had tears in his eyes, another said he'd like to see it again,” Co-Chairperson Joanne Hulbert, SABR Baseball Arts Committee reported about the movie “Ghost Player: Relive the Magic”.
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All Sports LA Film Festival
That’s right, it is almost time for GHOST PLAYER to screen in Hollywood. The film festival will be July 10 and 11 and will celebrate sports and competition. The movie will be showing at the Mary Pickford Theater around 3pm on that Sunday.
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Interrobang Awards
GHOST PLAYER: Relive the Magic Wins Best Iowa Filmmaker
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR SPORTS CONFERENCE
DE PERE, WIS: The Vincent Awards, named after the legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi, were handed out at Lambeau Field for the conference, "A Mirror of Our Culture: Sport and Society in America." First place went to the film "Ghost Player: Relive the Magic."
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Dreams For Sale
Field of Dreams Could Be Yours
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Field of Dreams for Sale 5.4 million
Will the Ghost Return?
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Marv's One Regret about the Field of Dreams
Marv Maires, served as the Ghost Players’ manager and coach for many of the team's 18 year history.
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On Deck to Sell the Dream
It takes someone with a passion for baseball to understand the special nuances and circumstances surrounding the sale of a baseball diamond, especially one as well-loved as the FIELD OF DREAMS movie site.
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Congratulations Local IMPA Award Winners!
The Iowa Motion Picture Association has awarded DreamCatcher Production of Dyersville Iowa four Awards of Achievement during the Association Award Banquet Saturday May 1st. 2010 at the Holiday Inn Downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers Announce Film Festival Award
The Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers held their Tenth Annual Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10 at the Collins Road Theatres in Marion, Iowa.
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History of the Process for the Ghost Player Project
See the timeline and details from the Ghost Player project.
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Field of Dreams Ghosts WEBISODES
The archive of the Ghost Player video is about to be available on the web.
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Ghost Player wins ADDY Award
Joe & Shari Scherrman, representing DreamCatcher Production LLC from Dyersville, Iowa proudly accepted two ADDY Awards during the gala. The ADDY Awards is the world’s largest and toughest advertising competition with more than 60,000 entries annually.
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Ghost from the Field of Dreams to haunt, possible the largest campus-based film festival in the United States: Wisconsin Film Festival
In its twelfth year, the Wisconsin Film Festival presents a broad range of independent American and world cinema. The festival plays in eight theaters, all within walking distance, in the heart of the state’s capital city.
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Ghosts in Fairfield
Matthew Mohlke is the writer of the book called: The Man Who Swam the Amazon.  It’s a gripping and inspirational story of perseverance, passion, and endurance: a real-life odyssey of a rare and driven man featured in the award-winning documentary Big River Man.
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Ghost Player: Relive the Magic production crew helps produce multiple Grammy nominee Greg Brown Concert DVD
The Artists Recovery Fund Benefit Concert DVD starring Greg Brown and featuring Radoslav Lorkovic was nominated for an award at the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance Innovation and Excellence Awards – the Ickys.
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Fairfield Film Expo Screens Ghost Players from the Field of Dreams documentary
The “Fairfield Film Expo” is promoting the continued efforts of local artists all across Southeast Iowa and beyond to foster an appreciation of the Iowa Film Industry. The Film Expo explores topics relevant to contemporary life, seeking to inspire audiences to live their full potential.
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REPORT on CURRENT STATUS of GHOST PLAYER PROJECT
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Promises Made, Promises Kept
Iowa Governor Chet Culver is lifting the tax incentive suspension on Iowa-related expenditures and is resuming contract talks with projects like the movie "Ghost Player".
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Ghost Player Film Wins Two Awards at Wild Rose Film Festival
DreamCatcher Production's movie, GHOST PLAYER: RELIVE THE MAGIC, was honored late November 7, 2009, with two awards at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Dula Scherrman 1916 - 2009
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Ghost Player on Public Television Again
"Ghost Player: Relive the Magic" will be aired on Iowa Public Television on Sunday, November 29 at 1:30 p.m.
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Wild Rose Independent Film Festival nominates GHOST PLAYER for Best Documentary Award 10.28.09
Fans of the Ghost Players from the movie Field of Dreams will have the opportunity to watch a screening of the documentary on November 7, near the popular East Village Cultural and Entertainment District.
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Cooperstown was an Amazing Weekend 10.16.09
Cooperstown was such an amazing weekend. The time spent with Ron (Hank) Lucas as we traveled from Iowa to New York fell past and was just great.
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Rally to the Capitol 10.16.09
Representatives from DreamCatcher Productions and Great River Film Initiative (GRFI) traveled west to Iowa’s Capital in Des Moines to rally with other filmmakers on October 15, 2009.
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Naperville Independent Film Festival Results 09.29.09
Beth and Suzie Wright, fellow members of the Great River Film Initiative joined me at the first film festival that accepted GHOST PLAYER.
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Cooperstown Here We Come 09.29.09
GHOST PLAYER: RELIVE THE MAGIC will be shown next on October 4, 1 pm in Cooperstown, NY as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Film Festival.
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First screening at first Festival 09.25.09
Hotel Holiday Inn Select is friendly and have a great shuttle service. Sunday's family day events looked like fun and were well attended. Chicago Bears game was great at a local pub.
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Iowa Tax Credit Incentives 09.24.09
Stronger controls and more manpower need to be in place to protect against abuses in the film tax credit program.
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Naperville Film Fest Round 1 Recap 09.21.09
The first screening of Ghost Player took place 09.20.09 at the Naperville Film Festival in Illinois.
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Filmmaker Sends his Dream to the Sundance Film Festival 09.02.09
Joe Scherrman is a realist about his movie making. The 55-minute documentary made from over 600 hours of the travels and effects of the baseball team from the Field of Dreams was done from his heart.
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Cooperstown Selects Iowa Movie 09.01.09
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Letter to a Ghost Player Fan 08.11.09
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Las Vegas Private Screening Announced 08.08.09
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Wisconsin Public TV Broadcast Schedule 08.05.09
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Patriot Night Highlights
Wow, what a day! Patriot Night at the Ballpark on July 19th was a hit. Watch Video
Book Signing in Dubuque 07.25.09
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Ghost Player Documentary Selected for the Naperville Independent Film Festival 07.24.09
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Patriot Night In Dyersville Iowa is a Hit 07.20.09
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Patriot Night At The Ballpark 07.19.09
USA Military All Stars vs Ghost Players Event. Read More
Patriot Night Pewter Collector Coins Available 07.12.09
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Patriot Night Live Band Lineup Announced 07.11.09
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Ghosts Appear at Veterans Memorial Stadium 07.10.09
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Color Commentators Announced for Patriot Night 07.08.09
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Patriot Night at the Ballpark Official Logo Released 06.12.09
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Ghost Players return for July 19 exhibition 06.11.09
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Ghost Players return for July 19 exhibition 06.11.09
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Iowa Public Tv Broadcast Agreement 06.01.09
Iowa Public Television (IPTV) wishes to broadcast "Ghost Player The Documentary" two times this July. IPTV has offered to be a participating station of Ghost Player as we approach other public broadcast stations outside Iowa. Comcast SportsNet Chicago, MLB Network and Japan TV say they are interested but have not committed.
Iowa Public Tv Broadcast Agreement
DISH Network Summit Excursion - Denver CO 05.11.09
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Weekend Adventure & Chisholm MN Screening 05.01.09
The first weekend in May was full of promotion and connections en route to Chisholm, Minnesota which was home of the real life Archibald “Doc” Moonlight Graham featured in the movie Field of Dreams released 20 years ago. Read More
Chisholm, MN Preview Screening of Ghost Player Documentary 05.01.09
Joe Scherrman, producer/director of GHOST PLAYER the movie and owner of DreamCatcher Productions located in Dyersville, Iowa and the Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce announce the pre-screening of the film. Read More
Chisholm Event
Thank you From Ghost Player Producer/Director 04.24.09
It is amazing sitting in a theater with so many friends and everybody watching at the same time. I caught myself holding my breath knowing a funny part was coming and hoping the audience would laugh. And it would happen. People would laugh. And during the emotional moments my wife Shari and I squeezed hands for you could hear a pin drop. People were watching and sharing a really special story. I could hardly speak after it was over. So many emotions and so many to thank, I couldn’t do it then so I’ll do it now. Thank you to all the people that have helped get the stories of the Ghost Players out to the public. Filmmaking is an interdependent not independent business.
Joe
Ghost Player Preview Summary 04.22.09
Over 140 people attended the 7 PM rough-cut screening of the movie Ghost Player. A second showing of the movie took place at 9 PM for support staff and late arrivals to enjoy. Read More
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Writing Contest Announced - 03.05.09
The book, Traveling with Ghosts and Other Tales, is a celebration of the Ghost Players and the Field of Dreams that was commissioned as a companion to the Field of Dreams Ghost Players documentary. Read More
Studio Production Team - 3.04.09
Ghost Player studio production team is pictured here during a rare break at Metro Studios where we are continuing to make editing progress on the documentary. Pictured left to right is: Aaron Spears, Jeff Tucker, Alicia LeGrand, Keith Hindman and Yours Truly.
Studio Team
Studio Production Update - 2.27.09
I am in Hiawatha, Iowa again, working with Metro Studios' editor Aaron Spears. Read More
Production Update - 2.20.09
Spent the whole day in Metro Studios in full blown production mode. Coffee pot is on 24/7. Man-Oh-Man, is there some fun stuff here to work with!
Field of Dreams 20 Years Later - They Still Come - 2.11.09
20 years later 65,000 people a year on average still come out to see the place. Read More
Where we are at as of - 2.4.09
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Ozzy Osbourne Sees A Ghost Player! - 1.28.09
At least I think that’s what he said. I met Ozzy and his beautiful entourage of six young ladies getting out of a stretch limo. It was outside the Mandalay Bay and Casino in Las Vegas. Read More
Studio Team
St. Patrick's Day Parade – Ghost Players to be Grand Marshal - 2.29.09
The Ghost Players have been invited to be Grand Marshals for 2009 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dyersville, Iowa. Read More
Studio Team
Interest in the Film Industry Evident in Iowa - 10.23.2008
Worked the International Documentary Associations (IDA) booth during the NATPE convention in Las Vegas Tuesday and Wednesday. Read More
Interest in the Film Industry Evident in Iowa - 10.23.2008
Dubuque County, Iowa — On October 21, 2008 two separate workshops were held concerning the film industry in the local Dubuque area. Read More
October Update - 10.10.2008
Traveling the word with a great bunch of people and shooting video to help tell their stories was great. The rest of the art of filmmaking can be a pain. There is this synopsis/treatment thing that seems to be so important. It basically tells what the story is and how I it will be told in the movie. This is an ongoing process. I’m pretty comfortable with the last version. If you would like to see it please request by E-mail. Read More
Press Biz Meet and Workshop
Independent filmmaker Kelley Baker will conduct an independent filmmaking workshop "Guerilla Marketing and Self Distribution of Your Film" from 7p.m.–10 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Mindframe Theaters, Kennedy Mall. The event is open and free to students and $5 for adults. Pre-registration is not required but RSVP is appreciated. Read More
Wheeler Tax Credit Incentive Meeting - 9.24.2008
Tom Wheeler, Manager of the Iowa Film Office will be presenting a talk on the Tax Credit Incentives that are available to investors and companies that provide services to films productions within the state of Iowa. Read More
Ghost Players Merchandise Now Available
New Ghost Players Merchandise is now available in our Ebay store.
Funding Awards Announced, $18,000 to Ghost Players/Field of Dreams
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) has been notified of award funding in the amount of $18,000 for the project titled: Historical Preservation of the Iowa Legends: Ghost Players/Field of Dreams. Read More
Dyersvillle Area Lions Club Awards Keith Rahe Citizen of the Year
Manager of Ghost Players received Citizen of the Year Award from the Dyersville Area Lions Club on March 3rd 2008. Keith is the 40th recipient of this prestigious award. Read complete article in the Dyersville Commercial on-line.
Film Crews To Once Again Invade Cornfields of N.E. Iowa
Capturing the emotion and celebration of the last performance of the Ghost Players’ at Left and Center Field of Dreams is a natural fit for the documentary and historical preservation project Joe Scherrman of DreamCatcher Production started preparing for years ago. Over 660 hours of footage about the Ghost Players has been collected as they traveled throughout the world. Read More
Ghost Players Team Make Final Appearances
Dyersville, IA – For years they have entertained, made crowds of thousands laugh and helped to make dreams come true. Now, after 18 years together, the Ghost Players of Left & Center Field of Dreams will be hanging up their spikes for the last time. Read More

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