The Vintagent Classics: Kid Speed
https://vimeo.com/254129584
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KID SPEED (1924)
Run Time: 18:00
Producer: Larry Semon
Director: Larry Semon
Key Cast: Larry Semon
FILM MAKERS
Larry Semon was a talented actor/director/stunt man, who’s nearly forgotten these days, but in the 1920s he was a very successful and wealthy film producer. He directed the first, silent version of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ in 1925 (in which he played the Scarecrow), and worked with both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, before they created their immortal comedy team.
SUMMARY
Semon directed and acted in the short ‘two reel’ film ‘Kid Speed’, about two auto racers (Semon and Hardy) competing for the same girl (‘Lou duPoise’, a reference to the duPont family). Semon was known for his elaborate/expensive sets, sometimes building fully functional houses for a film, as well as huge gags – in the case of ‘Kid Speed’, an entire mountainside slumps onto a road for comic effect. If you want to skip the slapstick and see the cool old racers, jump to the 14-minute mark.
‘Kid Speed’ is a two-reel film, shortened to 18 minutes; this may be the result of deterioration of the original, highly volatile nitrocellulose film stock. Semon died in 1928 of tuberculosis, and many of his films languished in private collections before being rescued and transferred to more stable ‘Safety Film’ stock – cellulose acetate, which is much less flammable. Note the words ‘Safety Film’ on your old 35mm Kodak negatives; previously they would have had ‘Nitrate’ in dark letters printed. Nitrocellulose is explosive, derived from ‘guncotton’ and related to smokeless gun powder, and was the foundation of the DuPont chemical fortune.
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For more on motorcycles in silent film, see The Vintagent article: The Silent Types.
The Vintagent Selects: Josh Kurpius DKS! Harley Davidson Ambassador
https://vimeo.com/254124944
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Josh Kurpius DKS! Harley Davidson Ambassador (2014)
Run Time: 5:32
Produced & Directed by: Ian Beaudoux
Music: Red Octopus
FILM MAKERS
Ian Beaudoux’s passion for storytelling and off the cuff living has lead him on many journeys throughout the world working with a wide range of clients including NASCAR, MotoGP, Alpinestars, Harley Davidson and A&E Network’s to name a few. Ian is known for his commercial work and in recent years has become known for documenting automotive, motorcycle and lifestyle culture.
SUMMARY
DKS! went to Milwaukee, WI. to meet up with Josh Kurpius at the Harley Davidson Museum to check out one of his exhibits. We sat down with him to discuss his love for photography & passion for building motorcycles.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Dream Racer
https://vimeo.com/254109792
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DREAM RACER (2012)
Run Time: 1:33:00
PRODUCER: Simon Lee
DIRECTOR: Simon Lee
WRITER: Simon Lee
EDITOR: Adrian Barac
CAMERA OPERATOR: Simon Lee
SUPERVISING SOUND EDITOR: Wes Chew
SOUND EDITOR / SOUND MIXER: Sam Gain-Emery
MUSIC: Matteo Zingales
CAST: Christophe Barriere-Varju
FILM MAKERS
Dream Racer was Simon Lee’s very first feature length film. Not typically known for his film work, Simon has had a very successful and award winning career in advertising, holding roles like Creative Director for various agencies prior to him joining The Hallway as Executive Creative Director and Partner. A bit of an adrenaline junky, Simon took on the audacious task of partaking in and filming what is commonly known as the most dangerous race in the world, the 9,237 kilometer Dakar Rally. Consequently, Simon now modestly boasts a cabinet of international awards spanning entertainment, media, PR, advertising and branded content.
SUMMARY
Dream Racer is an inspiring account of the fear of life going by unfulfilled and the pursuit of dreams as the antidote to this fear.
The film tells the extraordinary true story of French Australian Business Consultant Christophe Barriere-Varju who defies extreme physical hardship and personal tragedy as he attempts to take on the world’s most dangerous motor race, the Dakar Rally, on a motorbike.
Simon Lee followed him on his incredible roller coaster journey – from the struggle to find funds to take part and his preparations in the sand dunes of eastern Australia to 10,000 thrilling kilometers across some of the harshest terrains of South America.
The Dream Racer film shows The Dakar Rally in its purest form – no sponsors, no multi-million dollar team, not even a mechanic – just one man, a motorbike, his tool-roll, and the world’s most dangerous motor race.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Choppertown The Sinners
https://vimeo.com/254878551
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Choppertown the Sinners (2007)
Run Time: 1:32:00
Director: Zack Coffman, Scott Di Lalla
Writer: Zack Coffman, Scott Di Lalla
Key Cast: Rico Fodrey, Rob Fortier
FILM MAKERS
Documentary filmmakers Scott Di Lalla and Zack Coffman looks past the polished machines of reality television to take a look at a popular pass-time that has gone from underground curiosity to cultural phenomenon. For viewers who thought that motorcycles were all about blinding chrome and thundering engines, this release strips the motorcycle mythology down to it's bare, and fascinating, essentials to tell the history of a two-wheeled revolution.
SUMMARY
Custom chopper builder and punk rocker Kutty Noteboom builds his working man's chopper from the ground up with the help of good friend Rico and the rest of his biker brothers in this intimate award-winning documentary about renowned hot rod and motorcycle club the Sinners.
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The Vintagent Selects: The Delivery
https://vimeo.com/79711110
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
The Delivery (2013)
Run Time: 13:38
Producer: Rafe Pugh, Old Empire Motorcycles
Director: Rafe Pugh, Chris Fergusson
Film & Editing: Chris Fergusson
Key Cast: Rafe Pugh, Dunston Pugh, Daniel Burgess,
FILM MAKERS
“The Trip was an adventure in the broadest sense of the word, we had a tiny window of opportunity to get the bike finished, delivered and film as much of it as we could. This we did successfully, and it was completely worth it for the look on Matt’s face when we got there. Many people say they would do anything for a friend, 2000 miles is not too far to go for our friends, and we proved it.” - King Of Fuel interview
SUMMARY
Our first official road trip, traveling from Suffolk to the south of france over 1000 miles delivering the 'Hunter' a Honda CB250 Superdream to a good friend and customer.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Glory Road: The Legacy of the African-American Motorcyclist
https://vimeo.com/499782166
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GLORY ROAD: THE LEGACY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST (2005)
Run Time: 58:40
Producer: Guerrilla Docs
Director: Randall Wilson
Key Cast: Martin Dixon, Rickey Gadson, Victoria Gadson
FILM MAKERS
Randall Wilson has directed several documentaries delving into the world of the outlaw biker, including Ride Free or Die (2019), Sin City Deciples (2019), Choir Boys MC (2010), Wheels Of Soul (2006), Hessians MC (2005), and American Biker (2005).
SUMMARY
The Legacy of the African-American Motorcyclist
Glory Road chronicles the history, culture and lifestyle of the African-American biker. The film takes a candid look into the lives of men and women who suffer social prejudice and discrimination not because of their skin color but because of their alternative lifestyle.
From Daytona to the National Bikers Roundup, Glory Road features interviews with authors, historians, women's clubs, social clubs, outlaw clubs, independent riders and every breed of motorcyclist all across America. These bikers of color share their exciting experiences and anecdotes of life on the road.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Hessians MC
https://vimeo.com/499743646
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HESSIANS MC (2005)
Run Time: 1:13:00
Producer: Guerrilla Docs
Director: Randall Wilson
Key Cast: Hessian Animal, Hessian Wild Bill, Hessian Brian
FILM MAKERS
Randall Wilson has directed several documentaries delving into the world of the outlaw biker, including Ride Free Or Die (2019), Sin City Deciples (2019), Choir Boys MC (2010), Wheels Of Soul (2006), American Biker (2005), and Glory Road: The Legacy of the African-American Motorcyclist (2005).
SUMMARY
The violent legacy of this hard-riding, hard-partying and hard-fighting outlaw biker club has endured nearly four decades. The Hessians share their personal stories, anecdotes and the history of a club that has been revered and reviled in the annals of motorcycle lore.These hardcore members have survived the lifestyle, the biker wars, law enforcement and the day to day danger of life on the road.
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The Vintagent Classics: Sherlock Jr.
https://youtu.be/pFOe9pw3qTE
The Vintagent Classics: The films that inspired us.
Sherlock Jr. (1924)
Run Time: 45:00
Producer: Buster Keaton Productions
Director: Buster Keaton
Key Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton
FILM MAKERS
Joseph Frank Keaton was born on October 4, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas, to Joe Keaton and Myra Keaton. Joe and Myra were Vaudevillian comedians with a popular, ever-changing variety act, giving Keaton an eclectic and interesting upbringing. In the earliest days on stage, they traveled with a medicine show that included family friend, illusionist Harry Houdini. Keaton himself verified the origin of his nickname "Buster", given to him by Houdini, when at the age of three, fell down a flight of stairs and was picked up and dusted off by Houdini, who said to Keaton's father Joe, also nearby, that the fall was 'a buster'. Savvy showman Joe Keaton liked the nickname, which has stuck for more than 100 years.
SUMMARY
Before the advent of special effects teams using models or double-exposures to mimic dangerous action, a surprising number of silent film actors performed their own stunts ‘in-camera’ – meaning the events were totally real, although very carefully planned. The premier example of the actor/stuntman was Buster Keaton, who can be seen riding a motorcycle from the handlebars, riding through fences, and making dangerous jumps across moving trucks between gaps in a bridge. It’s still great stuff!
Keaton is widely considered the best physical comedian of the silent era, thinking up and executing his own elaborate stunts, and directing himself in wildly popular films during the 1920s. His po-faced expression, which subtly morphs from maudlin to curious to shocked, was a key to his comedy, being a total contrast with the outrageous antics in his films. Keaton included elaborate stunt riding on a 1923 Harley-Davidson ‘J’ model in the 1924 film ‘Sherlock Jr,’ which can be seen above. Another scene in ‘Sherlock’, featuring a moving train and water tower, actually fractured his neck vertebrae – but Keaton didn’t realize it until he was x-rayed years later. He had an exceedingly long movie career, successfully making the transition to ‘talkies’ and then into television. His last film appearance was ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ (1966), when he was 70 years old.
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The Vintagent Presents: One Minute Moto!
https://vimeo.com/248822794
The Vintagent presents our first short film contest; One Minute Moto!
ONE MINUTE MOTO (2018)
One Minute Moto is an Instagram-based short film contest. Anyone can enter! We want your film!
ENTER YOUR FILM!
- Make a MOTORCYCLE film, one minute long. It can be as real or abstract as you like - tell us a story, or just freak us out!
- Post your movie on Instagram through February 28th 2018.
- Tag @thevintagent
- Include the hashtags #thevintagent and #oneminutemoto
- That's it! You're entered!
JUDGING/WINNERS/PRIZES!
Two categories to win!
- Viewers Choice: The Top 3 most Insta-popular films
- Vintagent's Choice: Our judges' top 3 films selected by The Vintagent Panel and the Viewers Choice will be featured on the website with filmmaker credit, and links to their other work.
Winning films will be featured on TheVintagent.com, and our related Social Media sites. We will love and celebrate you, and you'll be Insta-Famous!
Winners get Prizes! Definitely a signed copy of 'The Chopper; the Real Story' or 'Cafe Racers', by Paul d'Orléans, as you prefer, and probably a bunch of other really cool stuff!
By entering this contest, you agree to have your film featured on TheVintagent.com and other media outlets. We reserve the right to mash films together for a compilation of fantastic content!
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One Minute Moto art and film by Maxwell Paternoster for The Vintagent. Thanks Max!
The Vintagent Trailers: 1 Map For 2
https://vimeo.com/248223985
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1 MAP FOR 2 (2014)
Run Time: 1:10:00
DIRECTOR: Roberto Montanari
DIRECTOR: Danilo Caracciolo
PRODUCER: Giusi Santoro
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Andrea Dalpian
SOUND: Riccardo Nanni
GRAPHIC ANIMATOR: Enric Corallo
FILM MAKERS
This year - 2017 - marks the sixtieth anniversary of the extraordinary world tour by Leopoldo Tartarini and Giorgio Monetti. An epic journey across 5 continents, 35 countries and 4 revolutions.
We want to get the chance to show and share all the unpublished material of this journey. The two protagonists, faced the endeavour with a photo camera, a 16mm film camera and a pocket map of the world where a finger indicated thousands of kilometres.
The idea is to create an EXPLORER COLLECTION a book composed of more than 164 pages containing documents, letters, telegrams, newspaper articles of the time, incredible photos taken in the four corners of the world and everything that the two brought and sent home after this trip which lasted a year.
In addition to the book, the EXPLORER COLLECTION would also include the full version of the 16mm footage of 1957 restored and the movie 1 MAP for 2 also realized thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2013.
Become a contributor HERE.
SUMMARY
1 MAP FOR 2 is a 70-minute documentary on the extraordinary motorcycle world tour of Tartarini and Monetti of 1957.
The journey, for memories, stories, music and images, will be emblematic of a philosophy of travel and life, of a way of traveling that no longer exists : travel not to reach a destination in the shortest possible time, but simply to experience the journey itself as an experience, where the goal is a secondary fact, a pretext.
Between '57 and '58, epochal changes take place in the world, revolutions and coups take place, Russian and American start the race for the conquest of space (Sputnik I and II, Explorer 1), the nuclear submarine Nautilus diving the Arctic ice cap, six European countries sign the EEC Treaty establishing, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time in Liverpool and in the United States is published "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac. Italy is booming, Fiat launches the first 500, Domenico Modugno launches his "Nel Blu dipinto di Blu" which will become a global success, while surprisingly he is elected to the papal throne Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Papa Giovanni XXIII.
It is in this context of great transformation that two young Bolognese decide to leave their mark in history by undertaking an unthinkable undertaking for those times, almost like a journey in space on board two motorcycles.
A journey through 5 continents, 35 countries and 4 revolutions, riding two Ducati 175. An extraordinary insight into the world of that time relives in the story of the two protagonists who faced the company with a camera, a 16mm camera and a pocket map of the world.
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The Vintagent Classics: The Hazards Of Helen: The Wild Engine
https://vimeo.com/245988143
The Vintagent Classics: The films that inspired us.
The Hazards Of Helen: Episode #26, The Wild Engine (1915)
Run Time: 13:40
Producer: Kalem Company
Director: J.P. McGowan
Key Cast: Helen Holmes
FILM MAKERS
J.P. McGowan was born on February 24, 1880 in Terowie, South Australia as John Paterson McGowan. He was a director and actor, known for The Hurricane Express(1932), The Hazards of Helen (1914) and Hills of Missing Men (1922). He was married to Katherine Evangeline and Helen Holmes. He died on March 26, 1952 in Hollywood, California, USA.
SUMMARY
The spunky Helen (Helen Holmes) is our hero as a telegraph operator at a remote location along a railroad. Informed of the danger of an engine run wild on the same track as an approaching excursion train, Helen mounts a motorcycle and speeds down the track to warn the passengers of their imminent peril. Nearing a river trestle under repair, she hurtles into the water; undaunted, she swims to the opposite bank and flags down the excursion train in the nick of time.
The Wild Engine is episode #26 in the American film serial The Hazards Of Helen based on a novel by John Russell Corvell and the play by Denman Thompson. The series was adapted to the silent screen by W. Scott Darling, and a total of 119 episodes were produced between 1914 and 1917 by the Kalem Company. At 23.8 hours it is the longest of the film series format.
Episodes 1-48 were directed by J.P. McGowan and starred Helen Holmes, while the remainder were directed by James Davis and starred in by Helen Gibson. Unlike the cliffhanger serials of the era, The Hazards of Helen is actually a film series made up of near autonomous single reel twelve-minute melodramas.
Both Helen Holmes and Helen Gibson (who changed her first name to suit the role) performed their own stunts, and are recognized as revolutionizing the industry.
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Courtesy Of: Archive.Org. Public Domain. Copied at 18fps from the Republic Collection at the Library of Congress.
The Vintagent Selects: The Spirit Of Sturgis
https://vimeo.com/246038112
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
The Spirit Of Sturgis (2017)
Run Time: 13:08
Producer: Motor House Media
Director: Jim Mundell
Key Cast: Brittney Olsen
FILM MAKERS
Motor House Media is an Automotive Production Company that specializes in producing Original Automotive Stories or “Auto”-Biographies as well as Automotive Imagery. We explore the Vehicles, People, Art & Lifestyle of the Automotive, Motorcycle & Motorsports world with our Films, Photos and Documentaries.
We also Create digital content for others, featuring all things Autos, Cycles, Motorsports and the Automotive Lifestyle.
SUMMARY
Brittney Olsen, racer of Vintage Motorcycles, Cars and the Host of The Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival.
In the Film she talks about her love of racing, Flat Track motorcycle racing and her growth as a racer. Her passion to honor and keep Vintage Motorcycle Racing alive comes full head on with her Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival.
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The Vintagent Selects: Chasing The Bullet
https://vimeo.com/218074987
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
CHASING THE BULLET (2016)
Run Time: 20:00
Director: Chris Zahner
Writer: Chris Zahner
Producer: Chris Zahner
Editor: Chris Zahner
FILM MAKERS
Chris Zahner’s projects cover exploration, travel, film. Probably motorcycles, too. He’s recently launched a YouTube video blog.
SUMMARY
A film exploring the love affair between India and the Royal Enfield Bullet.
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The Vintagent Classics: Impatience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olcCPBMJugY
The Vintagent Classics: The films that inspired us.
Impatience (1928)
Run Time: 36:57
Director: Charles Dekeukeleire
Cast: Yonnie Selma
Music: Amatorski
FILM MAKERS
Charles Dekeukeleire (27 February 1905 - 2 June 1971) was a Belgian film director . He pioneered modern Belgian film with Henri Storck . He was inspired by French avant-garde cinema, particularly the works of Germaine Dulac.
SUMMARY
'Impatience' (1928) is the first film to eroticize the motorcycle. Other films of the Silent Era relied on motorcycles for their kinetic energy, but none made an explicit connection between a moving, vibrating motorcycle and a woman's nude body, a landscape, a woman rider, and even swaying abstract shapes! 'Impatience' is the pioneering film of Charles Dekeukeliere, a Belgian artist, whose work fits into the great artistic movements of the era - Futurism, Dada, and Suprematism.
Charles Dekeukeleire sought to create a pure cinematic experience, without a narrative. 'Impatience' has four characters - the motorcycle, the woman, the mountain, and abstract shapes, with the woman played by Yonnie Selma. With no story, 'Impatience' is visual poetry. The impact of this rarely-seen film can only be guessed at - did director Jack Cardiff know of it before he directed 'Girl on a Motorcycle' in 1968? The parallels are striking, and some scenes are nearly identical - 'Impatience' clearly set the pattern for sexualizing the motorcycle, and relating the machine to a woman's body, with the possibility of an erotic bond between them.
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The Vintagent Trailers: White Knuckle: The Story Of The Motorcycle Cannonball
https://vimeo.com/242933640
The Vintagent Trailers: A preview of our favorite feature films out there.
White Knuckle: The Story Of The Motorcycle Cannonball (2012)
Run Time: 60:00
Director: Brian Darwas
Producer: Atomic Hot Rods
FILM MAKERS
Brian Darwas is a well know fixture in the Hot Rod community, and the Award Winning Director of “A Sweet Sickness”, “The Devil at Your Feet”, and “The Road to Bonneville”. Building traditional hot rods since around the age of eighteen, Brian has been digging up old steel and turning it into traditional hot rods over on the East Coast for over a decade.Aside from building traditional hot rods as member of The Rumblers Car Club in New York City, Brian has also traveled the world as a musician.
SUMMARY
Ride along with Hot Rod Builder and Award Winning Filmmaker Brian Darwas as he travels coast to coast on the ultimate antique motorcycle endurance run, “The Motorcycle Cannonball”.
Witness as these bikes are pushed past their limits! Get an upfront look at parking lot engine rebuilds! and watch as the top guys in the motorcycle industry machine parts in the back of their vans to keep their bikes on the road, and in the race! “I followed some friends as they rode on the first Motorcycle Cannonball. The run was all pre-1916 motorcycles. Some were single cylinder engines, some had no transmissions (just a belt and a tensioner). They started in Kitty Hawk, NC and rode clear across the country to Santa Monica, CA. Literally “Coast to Coast”, on all secondary roads, no highways!.. and since I like to witness pain and suffering I tagged along and made a movie about the trip.” – Brian Darwas
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The Vintagent Selects: Giovanni Burlando’s Vision
https://vimeo.com/241625509
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Giovanni Burlando’s Vision (2015)
Run Time: 10:35
Producer: Ugo Roffi
Director: Ugo Roffi
Key Cast: Giovanni Burlando
FILM MAKERS
Ugo Ruffo is from Genoa, Italy, and is long-time freelance editor, camera operator, photographer and videographer, with considerable experience in broadcasting. His passion of motorbikes is expressed in magazines like Special Cafe.
SUMMARY
Giovanni Burlando is a 75-year-old hillclimb veteran of 850 races, against the best professional riders in the world, Like Giacomo Agostini and Renzo Pasolini. He's kept his Ducati 250, Benelli 250, Aletta 125 and Motobi 250, each of which he tuned and maintained himself. This film is shot on the Doria-Creto road on his vintage Morini 3 1/2, while he spins stories about his prizes, races, and his overwhelming passion for motorbikes.
Giovanni Burlando passed away on October 27th, 2017. God speed.
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The Vintagent Selects: Gabe Griffin DKS! The Heathens
https://vimeo.com/241230697
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Gabe Griffin DKS! The Heathens (2013)
Run Time: 13:39
Producer & Director: Ian Beaudoux
Music: The Heathens
FILM MAKERS
Ian Beaudoux's passion for storytelling and off the cuff living has lead him on many journeys throughout the world working with a wide range of clients including NASCAR, MotoGP, Alpinestars, Harley Davidson and A&E Network’s to name a few. Ian is known for his commercial work and in recent years has become known for documenting automotive, motorcycle and lifestyle culture.
SUMMARY
Gabe Griffin & DKS! takes an in depth look at The Heathens MF & the Rock n Roll band that spawned from the 1970's Motorcycle Club.
Roland Sands takes us through some of the major reasons that the world needs garage builders like Gabe Griffin and his style of building motorcycles. We'll have a look in to Roland Sands Design Shop and the world renowned Mooneyes Show in Japan.
Original Heathens MF footage, interviews & action which reveal the mischief & mayhem that ended up closing the chapter on the infamous 1970's Motorcycle Family.
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The Vintagent Selects: Riders: Maria
https://vimeo.com/246544695
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
RIDERS: MARIA (2017)
Run Time: 2:43
Producer: DJI
Director: Yehonatan Richter-Levin
Creative Director: Ferdinand Wolf
Colorist: Stephen Nakamura
FILM MAKERS
Produced by DJI and a new state-of-the-art camera was used and tested to shoot in a drone with high quality cinematic look.
It was directed by Yehonatan Richter-Levin. Yehonatan was born in Tel-Aviv in 1980. He came to Berlin in 2002 and worked as a photographer and video artist. He studied at the art and design academy until completing his diploma in visual communications with focus on writing and directing films. In 2012 he made his first steps as a freelance director after shooting 16 video clips for the legendary German band “Die Ärzte” and since then worked for clients like Porsche, Tesla, Zeiss, Nescafe, Jaguar, Samsung and Good-Year.
SUMMARY
'Riders' is not about freedom, speed, or adventure. It expresses the simple and raw essence of riding a machine. Through dust and stones, this movie takes Maria motorcycles to Portuguese wild tracks, cliffs and city streets.
As custom motorcycle builders, for whom identity and rebellion are always central issues, Maria Riding Company wanted to imprint riding character at the core of the movie. It was used 3 very different motorcycles in the shooting: "The Orbiter" - a brand new Yamaha XSR700, made for Yamaha "Yard Built", The "Black Baron" - a 2005 Triumph Bonneville and the "Dirty Geisha" - a Yamaha XT600 from the nineties. Much like Punk-Rock that is based on a DIY attitude, bespoke motorbike culture is essentially about self-expression.
"We design, we build, we ride."
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Maria Riding Company is a Lisbon established brand that creates and builds custom motorcycles as well as other bespoke and handcrafted goods.
