Is “project pedal” the name of the documentary? 
No, the working title for the documentary is “Pedal”, for proposes of this website and promotional materials it’s referred to as: Project Pedal. How are you going to shoot it? Mostly in high-definition with a special HDV35 kit [which, to give you a better idea, is a step up from a mini35 kit], we’ll also be packing 30-minutes of 16mm stock to carefully use at select moments. What are we planning on doing with the final film? Well, distribution for the documentary is going to branch off in two directions - as soon as the film is finished, we'll begin selling special DVDs on the website to the readers (including all kinds of bonus materials). But at the same time we will be putting it into every film festival we come across.Have a question? Please ask - click here to write.
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how does the $9,000 break down?: Click here to view the most recent draft-outline of the budget.
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"It is not the will to win that's important. It's the will to prepare to win that really separates those who wish and dream from those who make it happen". - Dick Tomeythree easy steps... Project pedal's preproduction has largely consisted of myself wondering, "what steps am I suppose to take, and more importantly, what order am I suppose to conduct them in"?
Olivier Vanaschen...
Olan Bowland...
Quentin Aksajef...
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Amanda Walker...
Nick Ambs...
Michael Ambs...
It's not news to anyone that your average film requires the imagination, hard-work and collaboration of many, many talented people. The usual block-buster hit runs a credits list over a hundred people long...
But for an independent film, the list of people directly involved generally ranges from 5 to 15... there are no deep-pocketed production companies on the sidelines supporting the film's every expense, there's no craft food services keeping the crew-members full and energetic, there's no solid foundation for the film to build from. At any moment the whole project could collapse in on it's self without a moments notice.
Which is why project pedal needs all the help it can get, here a few easy ways that anyone can help push this film in the right direction:
spread the word Word of mouth goes a long way for independent films - help generate attention and interest in project pedal by... cont'd...
donate / fund The reason we use both "donate" and "fund", is not to hassle you twice as much, but an independent film often desperately needs things that, yes, money can buy, but if you're willing to donate [lend / rent] equipment that might be sitting around collecting dust in the attic, then that generosity eliminates the middle man. cont'd...
This is an overall collection of post, slideshows, and footage (both cut & un-cut) from our 2005 bike trip along the pacific coast. If it had anything to do with our trip on any level, you'll be able to find it here. I'll try my best to keep this collection as up to date as possible as long as you keep checking in on it.
(Note: I should make it clear that Pedal is not a safety net... meaning Pedal will not be financially involved or supportive in anyone's travels. We are merely searching for people who are comfortable in being tailed - as unobtrusively as possible, of course.)
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