Kickstarter Success!
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Thanks to our supporters, our Kickstarter campaign was a HUGE success!
Derby Deeds Project Update
Posted in Project Blog by JuvieAfter our smashing Kickstarter success we rejoined Megatron for a project update on Derby Deeds. Tune in at 56 minutes to hear about our next steps! Project update on Derby Deeds
Meet the Filmmakers – April 20th
Posted in Project Blog by JuvieIf you’re in the Portland area this Friday, April 20th, please join Juvie and Cynthia at one of the awesomest events of the year: The Guns ‘N’ Rollers’ Annual Party! In addition to mingling with all the hard-rockin’ ladies of Juvie’s team, the Guns ‘N’ Rollers, there will be LIVE karaoke, a free photo booth, raffles, and […]
Update: And away we go!
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Things are trucking along in the Flat Track world and we’re busy getting things in order to begin our first epic expedition to Mexico! Today we launched our first fundraising campaign via Kickstarter. We are traveling to Mexico for three weeks in June to skate with and document the leagues in and around Mexico City.
Kickstart Our Expedition to Mexico!
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All aboard the Flat Track train to Mexico! Please support the first of our epic expeditions via our brand new Kickstarter campaign!
Trailer Released
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Will Juvie discover a way to harness the transformational power of roller derby? Or will she come up empty-handed and have to let go of her dream of derby as a uniting and empowering force for women everywhere? This documentary aims to inspire women everywhere to start their own left-turn adventure with courage and confidence, whether on or off the flat track.
Project Update
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The last couple of weeks have been huge for the project. First, we launched this new and improved website for the documentary. It includes a bunch of information about the project, some special features (like production photos), my blog, and information about how to get involved and support the project.
Flat Track Around the World Releases First Video Clip
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Check out the first glimpse of Flat Track Around the World footage!
Wow. A lot has been going on in the Flat Track world lately!
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t seems as though I was just a tad overly ambitious with my first Phase One itinerary. Heads more level than mine (ahem…Cynthia…ahem) have informed me that footage and information from 20 countries would result in a Ken Burns-length documentary, which is within neither the budget nor the attention span of the average moviegoer. Therefore, I’ve revised the itinerary …
Phase One of Epic Quest: Make a movie!
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Yes, you read that correctly—I’m gonna be a star! Or else, with the help of filmmaker extraordinaire Cynthia Lopez, I’m going to create a poignant, transformative, and inspirational documentary about that certain something that makes roller derby so incredible.
Born on the 4th of July
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July 4, 2009: the day I was birthed into my new derby way of life. I remember it like it was, well, kind of a long time ago. (A lot has happened since then, okay?) What I do remember is that, like an actual birth, my derby birth was hot, sticky, kinda gross, and full of uncertainty.
Roller Derby on Post Secret
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Check out the roller derby-related secret posted this week on Postsecret. The heart of Flat Track Around the World is to encourage women like the secret author to give derby a shot. I hope she goes for it!
