The purpose of this blog is to encourage, inform and chat about the upcoming events, projects, and adventures both on the sea, on land and in the air. For that matter, let's throw in the whole enchilada and include below the ocean as well! We will endeavor to include the challenges faced with some of our production projects both present and past including informative ways of dealing with and overcoming them. We will also have guest writers from time to time to keep content interesting.
We have just finished production on Intrepid: The Zac Sunderland Story: Part 2. This was met with many challenges during production which delayed it's original release date of April. Although many valuable lessons were learned along the way with this project, it was tenacity that kept a dedicated team working long and hard to get the project finished. Aside from the great footage that Zac had captured from the vessel while the on board, WorldWind's crew took a trip to the very heart of Montana to interview Robin Lee Graham, legendary sailor of the Dove. Back in 1965 at the age of 16, Robin set off on a 24ft sail boat and took 5 years to sail solo around the world. National Geographic documented his trip that was later to became a book "The Boy Who Sailed Around the World Alone" and the movie The Dove. Robin's circumnavigation was a huge inspiration for Zac, who read the book as a child, to embark on his trip and an interview with the man himself was a necessary part of the documentary. It was great to meet Robin and Patti. The footage taken there was valuable testimony to the two sailing adventures; similar even although generations apart that shared a kindred spirit. I will elaborate more on the making of this documentary in a later post.
Wild Eyes The Abby Sunderland Story
This documentary was recently awarded Best Documentary Peoples Choice at the Big Bear International Film Festival and Best New Director at the Silent River Film Festival. It also was given the following endorsement by Roy Disney Jr.:
"In truth, I wish this movie was longer. I have sailed my whole life and I marvel at Abby's courage and perseverance. I wanted to watch more. It is both a gripping and gratifying story."
When shown at the Big Bear International Film Festival, Bill Bennett, ASC member and cinematographer made an interesting observation. Noting that many people were reaching for tissues and drying their eyes he stated, "This is a powerful documentary that moves people emotionally.".
Production of Wild Eyes was much fun. Not be outdone by the many challenges of a different nature that were faced whilst making this documentary. More on this in a later post...
Cheers,
Laurence
Well done! Can't wait to read more...
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