Produced & Directed by Gary J Katz

Gary started his film making career in industrial videos producing projects for a large retail company. In the mid 80’s, he left his position and started the American Institute of Video (AIV). The post-secondary school focused on all aspects of video production. Leaving the business for a short period in the 90’s, he moved his family to the Sierra foothills to a small town called Twain Harte. There, he wrote his book entitled "Death by Rock & Roll – The Untimely Death of the Legends of Rock." Two stories from within the book led Gary back into film making. His first documentary "Badfinger" was released in 1997 and was about the first band signed to The Beatles’ Apple Records. The project took over two and a half years to complete and was literally a Mr. Toad's Wildride. However, "Badfinger" was the first independent production approved by Apple Corp. LTD & The Beatles. "The Life & Times of Steve Marriott" was next and released three years later, along with "Eric Burdon & The New Animals Live at the Coach House." During this period, Gary & his business partner would become the American Agents for Studio Hamburg & their music archive. They released over 24 DVD’s featuring shows from Beat Club, MusikLaden & RockPalast. His 4th Documentary "The Opening Act" was produced during the Covid 19 pandemic. It has received 30 Film Awards. Two for Best Music and Original Score and one for Best Documentary Feature at the Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival