Southern Winds Film Festival 2008

A tribute album to an unknown songwriter? Sounds crazy, but who says it can't be done?This unknown songwriter, Billy Franks, has been honing his craft for thirty years. You may be able to fit all of his fans in the world on a subway train. Fellow travelers might include three best-selling novelists, a member of the British Royal Family and the singer with the world's biggest rock outfit, but, even so, everyone would get a seat.He has devoted his life to music, and has never been given the break that many know he deserves. Although his songwriter is content to simply produce the music he loves, regardless of record sales, we at One By One Films feel otherwise.During one summer three friends hope to set right what they see as an extreme case of 'unjustifiable anonymity' by asking some of the biggest names in music to make a tribute album to this unknown.Armed only with the songs, the singer, an unwavering resolve, and a disarming sense of humor, these four friends travel the world, to complete their quest.Were some of the music world's great songwriters willing to recognize a fellow traveller?Will members of rock royalty embrace a disinherited brother?Or did an entourage of managers, publicists and security guards foil any attempt to even pose the question?