With over thirty of the finest working vaqueros in the country, EISF began production of its high definition feature, “The Legacy of the California Vaquero” during October 25-28th, 2007. Four Sony professional high definition cameras, a Steadicam, and a talented crew captured engaging oral histories of these living legends, their unmatched horsemanship and skills with cattle and a display of gear that would be the envy of any Western collector.
The film subjects--men and their families from California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming and all proponents of the California vaquero traditions--traveled with one hundred of their finest horses to the film location, participating also in a private gathering of historical significance as these masters showcased their abilities and demonstrated and discussed the value of these time tested traditions.
EISF continues the production of “The Legacy of the California Vaquero” and anticipates a release of the documentary and other accompanying products in the Fall of 2008.
Production still photographs above (top right of Jay Harney and bottom left of Buck Brannaman) by Jay Dusard; Copyright 2007-2008 The Essential Image Source Foundation