| Subject: | Student Documentary Cycling Film - |
| Date: | 05/29/2003 02:47 AM |
| From: | Jim Anderson |
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[Documentary Cycling Film Info] Contact: Jim Anderson Filmmaker - "What It Takes - a ride with the prime alliance cycling team" ji-@eugeneevents.com 503-975-8229 ³What It Takes a ride with the prime alliance cycling team² documentary film showing in Eugene, Oregon Professional bicycle racing in America is primarily an underground, unknown and foreign sport. Despite having some great top racers that have competed in Europe and won some of the worlds biggest bicycle races, it is still not recognized. WHAT IT TAKES a ride with the prime alliance cycling team, a 13 minute short documentary, shows the dedication, training, art/technology and passion of two racers. By focusing on two of the top young racers in America we get a view of the commitment it takes to be a bike racer. Danny Pate and Michael Creed, team members of the Prime Alliance Cycling Team, are these dedicated individuals. The journey with these riders is not alone; others that share their passion are Ken Whelpdale, team mechanic and Kirk Willet, team manager. With the combination of stories and footage from the team members, staff racing and training rides, this film provides a rare look into the world of professional bicycle racing. WHAT IT TAKES confirms that bicycle racing is something that we can all relate to no matter how foreign or underground a sport it is. About the filmmaker Jim Anderson is graduating student at the University of Oregon receiving a bachelor of fine arts in Visual Design. Along with being a student, Jim has been racing bikes for the past 9 years and is also involved in bicycle racing events promotion, management and organization. WHAT IT TAKES a ride with the prime alliance cycling team, was filmed on location in Bend, Oregon at the Cascade Cycling Classic and in Los Angeles at the team¹s spring training camp. Through this film he shows his passion and excitement of the sport that he has been immersed in for many years. Showings Light Film Festival U of O Campus (180 PLC) 5/30/03 7pm [Premiering] - Bijou Art Cinema Eugene, Oregon 6/11/03 3:30pm Other showings TBA...Contact me if you would like to show film or have suggestions... Website and possibly a downloadable QuickTime will eventually be available after I take a vacation... Thanks to those all involved and supported this project! Find out more about the prime alliance cycling team: Www.primealliancecyclingteam.com |
