Ron Sexsmith

Ron Sexsmith performs 'Lebannon Tennessee' live at Massey Hall.

Love Shines -- An atmospheric quest film following Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith as he embarks on an effort to achieve new commercial success with his 12th album. The curtain pulls back for a rare glimpse inside the studio process as Sexsmith works with legendary producer Bob Rock (Metallica

Ron Sexsmith performs 'All in Good Time' for the sound check for 'Elvis Costello with...' at the Apollo.

Trailer for Love Shies which will premiere at the 2011 SXSW Film Fewstival. Love Shines pulls back the curtain for a rare glimpse inside the recording studio as singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith partners with legendary producer Bob Rock (Metallica, M tley Cr e). Through a series of flashbacks, the songwriter confronts the meaning of success, the realities of the music industry and the humble beginnings that sparked the birth of his songs. Punctuated by Super 8 footage chronicling the early years, an extraordinary playlist and a stellar cast featuring Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, Feist, Kiefer Sutherland and Daniel Lanois, Love Shines is a journey to the heart and soul of what songwriting is truly about.