Photos Jonathan Winstone
'A FIXED GEAR DOCUMENTARY'.... I thought this was the working title of this film when I first heard about it, but it's not. It is such a bold statement.
When i first started seeing photos of this film on the internet of people riding in a dimly lit warehouse to get those 'slow mo' shots I was a little disappointed. I always feel that taking any culture away from their natural environment (in this case the streets or a natural space) it makes it seem a little artificial, just keep it real, that is my mantra anyway. It looks very big budget and the tech spec is up there. I just hate anything that is just money motivated, I know they are trying to sell it to ant sponsor that will take it for ££££ and to me that should never be the motivation to make a documentary.
I'm definitely not trying to hate but I will always be real, love or hate it. The film looks technically great, as any big budget film should. I just don't understand it, what is it about? I know it was a long time coming before someone would try and make a big budge fixed gear film.
I like anything that represents London and love that lots of my friends are in it, but come on fixed gears in London did not start with Shop 14 (I heart Shop 14 FYI)! I really hope OG's Buffalo Bill of Moving Target and Conrad of Rollin' Stock get some airtime... a fixed gear documentary about London would be invalid without them.
I know why people rides bikes, they are fast, easy and fun... fun to do tricks on.. right... more...
But i guess if they didn't make it no one would have.
P.S. No offense intended.
I WILL POST THE TRAILER WHEN IT IS BACK ONLINE...
1 comments:
Hiya,
I'm Obi the guy in the process of putting together the fixed gear doc. Thank you for your comments Grace.
I should add I was also at the screening for London to Paris and enjoyed the film. A couple of my mates have already said you've enquired a fair bit about the film, its motivations etc - in'fact I think I was in ear-shot at the 14 party when it was once again brought up. Over the coming months we will be shooting more and I hope if you find the time we can meet for a catch-up chat so you're not in the dark about the picture we're trying to create.
Stay amazing.x
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