October 1, 2013
by Jack Drury | Oct 1, 2013 | Awards, Films, MFF 2013, Recaps |
After a whirlwind of a week and a day to breathe, we’re finally down to the 3rd day recap. Saturday was by far our “most ambitious” day of the festival with 3 screenings, awards, and a party at 2 venues over the course of 13 hours.
The day started with a breakfast screening of “I Ride a Triumph” and “The Salt Ghost: Return of the Nitro Express” at Over the Eight. Our weary, possibly slightly hungover attendees trickled in one by one to eventually pack the room and partake in some nutritious concoctions. We were super lucky to have filmmaker Kadshah Nagibe from “I Ride A Triumph” in attendance to answer a few questions about his film and making bike movies in general.
After the screening our host Paul, knowing no limits to his boundless energy, absolutely gushed over our pal Greaser Mike‘s incredible Triumph. I’d try to list all the insanity Mike’s packed into this bike but it’d take me 3 whole posts. Let’s just sum it up as the world’s sickest pre-unit, 5 speed, 750 Triumph. Just go to Greaser Mike’s Triumph, 5speed, 750, pre-unit build thread on ChopCult for the details
Of course, at a motorcycle film festival there’s always gotta be one bike needing a bit of help to get on its way to the next screening… a few minutes later she was up and running again with some help from a few friends
Then we threw filmmaker Eric Tretbar in the Ural and headed over to Saint Vitus for the 2 final screeenings, including his feature narrative, ‘Girl Meets Bike‘.
Eric was joined by “Loaded Gun Customs: Bucephalus Build” filmmaker Kyle Pahlow for the screening and the post-show Q&A was fascinating. Hearing both filmmakers rap about their very different experiences and reasons for making their films really added some perspective on just how varied and passionate the motorcycle filmmaking community is.
(photo by JP, The Selvedge Yard)
After the packed final screening of “The Build” and “White Knuckle: The Story Of The Motorcycle Cannonball“, we had another great Q&A with White Knuckle filmmaker Brian Darwas and then it was on to the awards.
We had the pleasure of handing out amazing trophies for our film categories provided by Biltwell and upholstered by our very own Corinna and Via Meccanica, the people’s choice and best in festival trophies made by 2nd Stroke Mopeds, and an extra special prize provided by Revzilla to some very deserving filmmakers. Stay tuned for a post announcing all the winners!
Then it was on to the party with MFF Award winning filmmaker Brian Darwas, and Scrapers.
And the ‘best damn punk rock band in Brooklyn,” Foster Care rocking a double drum assault for the first time ever. With our friend Harry of Almost Ready Records spinning solid jams for the rest of the night, the 1st MFF closed out in style.
September 30, 2013
by Jack Drury | Sep 30, 2013 | Films, Judges, MFF 2013, Recaps |
How can a Friday morning start off badly, when you get to hop on the BSA and the Ural Side Car rig and throw on custom Biltwell helmets, hand painted by the team over at Indian Larry Motorcycles?
Friday morning, before the screening, we were able to make a little time with the 2013 Judges to gab, and do a little 2014 planning. We cannot wait to unveil the coming year’s updates. Sign up for blog posts by email to keep yourself in the know. Theres a sign up button over on the right –>
(photo courtesy of Lady Hump)
The 6:30pm screening of the short film Black Kat, followed by the narrative feature The Best Bar In America played to a packed house at Saint Vitus, and the response to the films was wonderful.
Everyone was crazy about this year’s merch. If you didn’t get a chance to pick up an MFF skull logo, shirt, or a Adam Nickel designed shirt and poster, check out the online store. We’ve gotcha covered.
The after party was a blast with DJ Sommer Santoro of Black Gold spinning vinyl, and bands, Wailin Storms, Liquor Store and Tombstone Brawlers killed it. So good!
then it was off to bed, to get up and do it all again Saturday. Thanks to everyone who came out!
September 24, 2013
by Jack Drury | Sep 24, 2013 | MFF 2013, The Films |
It is with our great pleasure that we unveil the custom, hand made trophies that will be awarded to 5 deserving filmmakers this Saturday, September 28th at the 1st annual MFF Award Ceremony!!
These trophies were made possible by a collaboration of wonderful, talented folks. Have a look…
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For the Winning Short Film, Feature Documentary, and Feature Narrative awards, the trophies started as Thinline Seats – Pans & Foam and Macho Negro Seat Hinges from the awesome guys over at Biltwell Inc.
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These went over to MFF Co-Founder, Corinna Mantlo (Via Meccanica Custom Upholstery) for some fancy custom leather covers, applique and stitching.
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The image depicted is of course, the MFF logo designed by tattoo artist Rick Schenk.
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Then we called our friends over at 2nd Stroke Mopeds, to make up the Best Of Fest, and People’s Choice trophies. Ain’t those wee little pistons cute?!
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When finished, those went right over the the amazing, multi talented Dan Bones for hand engraving. Wow!
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People’s Choice winner will be based on ballots at every screening so See some flicks and cast some votes! And, buy your VIP Full Access Passes today to gain access to the Award Ceremony, meet the Filmmakers, Hosts, and Judges and check out the 2013 trophies in person.
See you at the flicks,
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August 20, 2013
by Jack Drury | Aug 20, 2013 | 2013 MFF, Submissions, Uncategorized |
There’s only a few days left to send in your submissions for the Motorcycle Film Festival! All entries must be sent and postmarked BEFORE Friday, August 23rd to be eligible for the 2013 festival. Check out our submission info page for all the details on how to submit.
A little update For those who have submitted already:
First things first, thank you for being AWESOME and helping make this film festival happen. Without your submissions there would be no MFF. Period. We’re in this for you and we can’t thank you enough for all of the movies that have arrived at our door. We’ve already begun the reviewing process and promise that we’re going out of our way to treat each film with the respect and time it deserves.
Which brings me to my next update:
You may be wondering why there are no tickets or passes for sale yet and almost no information about how you can actually attend the festival. Since we only have limited hours in our venues to screen movies, we can only screen a limited number of the films that are submitted. So, we’re waiting for the submission period to end and our judges to make their decisions on which movies they feel should be screened. Once we have our screening line-ups determined, then we’ll start selling tickets. We had a feeling it’d be a helluva lot more appealing to everyone be able to buy tickets to specific movies rather than just praying for the best.
HERE’S THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Tickets and passes will go on sale in the first week of September so stay tuned for more info. For now, get those last minute submissions in!
August 6, 2013
by Jack Drury | Aug 6, 2013 | MFF 2013, Schedule |
We are thrilled to announce that Saint Vitus Bar will host the First Annual 2013 Motorcycle Film Festival!
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Saint Vitus1120 Manhattan Ave., nr. Clay St., Greenpoint
The upper reaches of Greenpoint have lately joined the blocks around Mars Bar and Hank’s Saloon as a locus point for rock-and-roll misfits. Their new hangout, Saint Vitus, is a lofty space bouncing with red candlelight and a knobs-to-eleven soundtrack of goth rock and metal. At the front bar, roadie types sling beer-and-shot combos (a Brooklyn Brine pickleback with a Coors tallboy is a good choice). Bands perform in back, and soon, live-band karaoke will fire up.
– NY Magazine
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