Hi, we’re Green Flash Productions!
Thanks for taking an interest in our work! For nearly a decade, we’ve been making our first feature-length documentary, “The Green Flash,” which tells the story of Steve Lamb.
In 1973, Steve Lamb was one of six young men and an old shrimper caught with nine tons of marijuana in the sleepy town of Steinhatchee, Florida.
The Steinhatchee Seven, as they came to be known, were brought to justice for what was the biggest drug bust in U.S. history. For Steve, the youngest of the group, this was just the beginning.
Although Steve was a prolific maritime marijuana smuggler, "The Green Flash" goes beyond the sensation of his crimes. It's about a man and his family—multiple generations of people making a living in the tight-knit community of St. Pete Beach. It's about ambition, aging, and small town fame, told with the complexity and humor that colors our main character.
Making "The Green Flash" has been a long haul! After producing a story about Steve for Bitter Southerner in 2016, we started shooting in 2017. We finally finished in 2023 and made our festival premiere in April of '24.
We proudly screened screened at festivals across the world and took home several major awards. We took home the Audience Award at Ouray International Film Festival. We sold out three screenings and won Best Documentary at Sunscreen Film Festival. We won Best Original Score at Swedish International Film Festival. And we won Best Cinematography at Queens World Film Festival, where we were also nominated for Best Directors.
Summer theater tour 2025
In August of 2025, we’ll be taking “The Green Flash” on the road, starting with independent theaters throughout Florida and Georgia. Keep your eye on our posts for more information about screenings and events near you!
Can I stream the film online?
Not yet! We’re hard at work on an online distribution plan, but we’ll certainly notify you as soon as it’s possible to stream “The Green Flash.”
Listen to our behind-the-scenes podcast
While you’re waiting to see the film (or you’ve seen it and you want to know more), take a listen to Looking for The Green Flash, our podcast which tells the long, winding tale of making this film. It was a rollercoaster! And we had a blast recounting the adventure.
Keep your eye on it
We’re so grateful to everyone who has followed along as we bring this film to life. Please subscribe, spread the word, and stick with us as we share what’s next!
To learn more about the tech platform that powers this publication, visit Substack.com.
