Dale Farmer

An embodiment of grassroots storytelling, Dale Farmer is a director known for his authentic portrayal of Appalachian culture. Born in 1964 in West Union, Ohio, United States, Farmer became active in the film industry in the late 2010s, with his signature genre being drama infused with traditional music elements, as seen in his acclaimed film "The Mountain Minor" which won the "Best Narrative Feature" at the 2019 Longleaf Film Festival. Despite his relatively recent entry into the world of cinema, Farmer's authorial style is marked by a deep respect and reverence for his subjects, capturing the nuanced realities of rural Appalachian life with a rare authenticity.

Dale Farmer, with his camera and soulful storytelling, gently reminds the world of the often overlooked beauty and richness of simple, rural living.