About Us
Alex Crowton and Bobby Dass; close friends and collaborators for more than a decade have worked tirelessly to produce a film that depicts their shared passion for Sparklehorse. They also produced and shot an entirely self funded promo for Mark Linkous in 2007.
The Sad and Beautiful world of Sparklehorse has been a labor of love for almost three years…
Alex Crowton: Lecturer in BA Honours Media (film) Production at Staffordshire University.
Freelance video clients include: BBC Arts Factual, BBC Films, Sky, Hanrahan Media, Second Home Productions, The CBSO, Jaguar, Honda, Arts Council, The Lowry Theatre and the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Previous documentary films include: The Duke and the King (2011), Jack Nitzshe: Lost Legends (2009), Sparklehorse: Belly of a Mountain (2007), Paul Curreri: Live at the Glee Club (2006).
Bobby Dass: Freelance Director & Editor. Clients include; UK Film Council/Screen West Midlands, Wolverhampton City Council, South Shropshire Government, Lichfield Festival, Sonic DB, The University of Wolverhampton and The Birmingham School of Acting.
Films include: Tourettes Haiku (Digital Shorts 2004), ‘Change The Way’ (RTS Award Winner 2007), Sparklehorse: Belly of a Mountain (2007).
The Sad & Beautiful World of Sparklehorse 
July 16, 2015 at 10:59 pm
Very proud that some fellow West Midlands folk have made a film about this beautiful artist. Just shows how he touched so many with his honest and endearing music. Looking forward to this a lot!
September 9, 2015 at 11:40 am
Hi sorry about the late response. Thank you so much for your kind comments. The films almost done – we’ll try our best to keep people informed of potential screenings.
March 22, 2016 at 10:06 pm
hey any chance i can get a copy of this?
March 27, 2016 at 10:19 am
We’ll keep you posted about the general DVD /VOD release. Thanks.
April 20, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Where can I see this? I live in Cleveland. Can I purchase it? Thx.
January 5, 2017 at 4:29 am
Trying to find a way to purchase this dvd in the US. any ideas???
January 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm
Hi it will be of DVD/VOD at some point in the future but not for some time.