I’m An Electric Lampshade
2023, 93 minutes
Written and directed by John Clayton Doyle
Produced by Doug McCorkle and Jacob Krupnik, Co-produced by Alex Rollins Berg
I’M AN ELECTRIC LAMPSHADE is an offbeat, heart-warming portrait of the world’s least likely rock star. This documentary-narrative hybrid tells the story of DOUG McCORKLE, a buttoned-up, mild-mannered corporate accountant. After retiring at age 60, Doug puts his marriage and life savings on the line to chase his wildest dream.
Starring Doug McCorkle, Regina McCorkle, Cesar Valentino, Isra Jeron Ysmael, Darnell Bernard Editor Rachel Webster Director of Photography Soren Nielsen Post-Production Supervisor Eyal Dimant Original Music Doug McCorkle, John Clayton Doyle, Cody “Coflo” Ferreira, Larry Alexander, Owen John, Scott Staton
“Easily the best documentary of the year.”
- On: Yorkshire Magazine
“A work of art that will fill you with dazzling wonder.”
- Film Threat
St Louis International Film Festival
Cinequest VR and Film Festival
Doc Edge Festival
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
Warsaw International Film Festival
Los Angeles International Film Festival
Bushwick Film Festival
San Diego International Film Festival
Ignite Film Festival
Arlington Int’l Film Festival
Romford Film Festival
Barnes Film Festival
Mammoth Lakes Film Festival
Winter Film Awards International Film Festival
Decibels Music Film Festival
Albuquerque Film & Music Experience
Show Low Film Festival
Docs Without Borders Film Festival
Sound Unseen
East Europe International Film Festival