Shane Seley and Ed Leydecker of Wide Awake Films: Bringing History Alive With Modern Filmmaking Techniques

In this episode of Banking on KC, Shane Seley and Ed Leydecker, partners and producers at Wide Awake Films, join host Kelly Scanlon to explore the art of blending historical storytelling with cutting-edge film production. 

Wide Awake Films is renowned for its award-winning documentary films, museum interactives, virtual reality experiences and video content tailored for history-focused organizations. As a cornerstone of Kansas City's video production landscape, the company has garnered multiple Telly and regional Emmy Awards.

Tune in to discover: 

• The origins of Wide Awake Films and how Shane's passion for history and film led to the creation of this unique production company.

• The innovative approaches Wide Awake Films employs in storytelling, from immersive museum exhibits to educational VR experiences, to engage modern audiences with historical content.

• The significance of maintaining a strong community connection and the company's commitment to contributing to Kansas City's creative scene and beyond.

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