Premiere Success!
A line starts to form
I'm still in a bit of shock and for some reason there's still a TON of work to do but it sure does feel good to know we pulled off another big premiere without a glitch. Big thanks to TREK/VW for providing such a great reception before the show and to Chris for being so accommodating doing something he is clearly uncomfortable doing (being in the limelight).
The Red Carpet Walk...
Posners in the house, socks in effect...
We're pulling together a new newsletter and trying to promote the upcoming shows. As far as the director goes, I'm slowly catching up on sleep and today I will get on the bike for the first time in a week. If anyone was so savvy as to see my name in the "results" for EXPERT XC at the Sea Otter race - surprise. Wasn't really me but my trusty HELL-CAM operator, Nick. Yup, I indulged myself a bit too much at the premiere and found out the hard way that Margaritas, red wine and shots (on top of 2 months off from drinking) DO NOT MIX. I even forgot to thank Chris and Poz when I announced the movie. UUUGGHHH...
Haik, Ken and I
Trek Team Manager Zack Vestal shows off his kills.
If you ever see me this happy, please - PLEASE say these simple words, "PUT THE DRINK DOWN, JUST PUT IT DOWN!"
What was even more fun was after I had my fill at the post-premiere party (wasn't really our party), I left the bar in search of a quiet place to detox (isn't that a nice way to put it?). That's when half the film crew talked the front desk into giving up my room key so they could come and poke the sleeping bear. Needless to say, the nearby guests at the Monterey Hotel (Posner's parents included) must have thought a violent domestic dispute broke out when I tried to politely ask my crew to leave me in peace.
Ummm, how old are we? At least they didn't draw on me with markers. Never a dull moment, that's for sure. So no racing for me but alas - also no DNF. All photos courtesy of Aaron Kobilis - www.kobilis.com and thank you Aaron, for not snapping any comprising shots of me in detox...
11 Comments:
Congrats. I can't wait for the DVD to ship.
Anyway we can talk you to come to the Midwest for a showing? Maybe the Milwaukee, WI area? hint, hint....
What's the update on when the DVD's start shipping? My order number is 6! I'm really looking forward to seeing it.
Just caught the Colorado premier of 24 Solo in Boulder last night. Gotta say I was really, really impressed. ORTA was good, but this film was that much better.
Pos is an instant celebrity, he delivers some classic lines.
Just wanted to give my appreciation for the incredible work you've done. I left the theater feeling completely worn out, like I was in the saddle with those guys (and I even knew the outcome!). Great job of really conveying the daunting/crazy task of the 24 hour solo racer.
Can't wait for your next project!
Dang, thanks for the comments! Ken clued me into Jason Sager's blog (whinny punk) and I was getting jealous of all his comments - like, "where is the love"? Good to know someone is reading.
DVD's ARE SHIPPING so keep an eye on the mailbox.
Next project - WIND, WAVES and WARM BEACHES!!!
Caught the show in Monterey! Was practically jumping out of my seat anxious to hop on the bike and train for this year's Worlds! It was a great movie and it will be my motivation up to Sep 1-2! Thanks for making it!
I should also mention that Sager did hook me up with a place to stay once so I need to point out that Punk comment was love (and that he should not complain as he leads a killer life).
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DVD has arrived here in Wisconsin. Watched it tonight and loved it. Anyway one can get an autographed poster from the crew?
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If you want a poster signed by us Vagrants (the crew) please e-mail me at
jason@grippedfilms.com
and we'd be happy to hook you up!
to be named jason intrinsically means we whine and bitch...and the door's always open!
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