The true story of a music producer who set out on a journey to find his own creative voice. Filmed over five years, from the windswept deserts of Joshua Tree to a recording studio in Ojai, California, Into the Unknown reminds us that it's never too late to turn our dreams into realities.
"Such a great film! Truly inspiring!"
"Both raw and polished in the same moment."
"So amazed at the truth, vulnerability, and lovely humor."
"Such a great film! Truly inspiring!" "Both raw and polished in the same moment." "So amazed at the truth, vulnerability, and lovely humor."
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About the Film
In the music industry, people don’t usually start a career as an artist in their fifties. Into the Unknown is a feature documentary about musician/producer David Franz, who shares his origin story, the struggles of building a music career later in life, and a message of inspiration for anyone ready to write their own next chapter.
In 2020, at the start of the pandemic and just after calling off an engagement, Franz set an audacious goal: record ten albums in ten years, and finally commit to a lifelong dream he'd long buried - becoming a successful performer.
Franz's longtime friend and collaborator, Jeff Uzzel, makes his feature film debut with Into the Unknown, which began as a short documentary about the making of one album and grew into the story of a life-altering journey. Beyond interviews with several contributors and a final audio mix by Jason Mariani at Carbonite Sound in Ojai, CA, the film is a two-man production: Uzzel filmed, edited, and color corrected it, while Franz produced and pitched in behind the camera between his own on-screen appearances.
Most documentaries tell the story of people who've already made it. This is not that. This film captures the beginning of a journey aimed at changing what's considered possible. It’s a true story about following your inner voice and stepping into the unknown.
It's never too late to do what you love.
