Flat Track Around the World TEDx Video: Demolition Derby
Posted in Project Blog, Videos by Juvie
On March 23, 2013, we had the very great honor of speaking at the 2013 TEDx event at Concordia University. The theme of the event was “velocity,” which is a measurement of an object’s speed and direction. We definitely had lots to say about how roller derby can affect the speed and direction of a [...]
TEDx Talk = Great Success!
Posted in In the News, Project Blog by Juvie
Once upon a time, in TEDx land… We finally gave our TEDx talk last Saturday, after months and months of preparation. What a crazy roller coaster adventure. In trying to craft just the right talk we pulled our hair out, drank too much coffee, laughed, cried, flipped tables, and lost lots of sleep. We enlisted friends, acquaintances [...]
Postcards from Dreamland, Episode 4: Medicine Man
Posted in Project Blog by CynthiaWhat is Postcards from Dreamland? Postcards from Dreamland is a collection of dreams (from Juvie, Cynthia, or anyone else) related to our epic quest. Episode 4: Medicine Man The other night I dreamt that Juvie and I were making our film in a foreign land, a place like Tahiti that is warm and surrounded by [...]
TEDx talk? Us? Why, of course!
Posted in In the News, Project Blog by JuvieWe are very happy and honored to announce that we’ll be giving a TEDx talk about Flat Track Around the World, journeys, magic, myth, transformation, and maybe a little Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Join us at Concordia University Portland on March 23rd, 2013 to hear our musings and receive untold inspiration from the other 19 [...]
Postcards from Dreamland, Episode 3: Truck Race in the Mega Church
Posted in Project Blog by CynthiaPostcards from Dreamland is a collection of dreams (from Juvie, Cynthia, or anyone else) related to our epic quest.
Sizzle Reel!
Posted in Project Blog, Videos by Cynthia
Voila! Our super duper sizzle reel for Flat Track Around the World. Many thanks to Theresa Pridemore and Juvie Hall for bringing the force with them as we created this crazy thing. And special thanks to all of the derby players that we interviewed from the Tijuana Rollerderbygirls, Liga Roller Derby DF, Disasters MXRD, and Roller Derby Guadalajara for their extreme awesomeness.
I know we just met, but…can I meet your grandma?
Posted in Project Blog by Juvie
Filming for a month in Mexico was a weird experience. I’m still not sure what to think of it, or how to process it. I’ve been in a strange state of apathy/malaise ever since we returned to the states. It’s a lot of work to be “on” for that amount of time. I did not [...]
Postcards from Dreamland, Episode 2: The dream of Theresa Pridemore
Posted in Project Blog by CynthiaArt Director Theresa Pridemore dreams about Flat Track Around the World and shares it for our blog topic, “Postcards from Dreamland”.
Postcards from Dreamland, Episode 1
Posted in Project Blog by CynthiaAnalysis: Bruce Willis is awesome. Bruce Willis and his dreamtime kids like us. Therefore…
Mexico Teaser Video
Posted in Project Blog, Videos by Cynthia
In summer 2012, the documentary crew of Flat Track Around the World visited Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Tijuana. And had an adventure of huge proportions.
In One Day Radio Interview
Posted in In the News by Juvie
Jenny and Sean, of In One Day Radio, interviewed Juvie and Cynthia over a nice cold beer. Hilarity ensued! Check it out here: In One Day Radio
Flat Track Around the World: Roller Derby Guadalajara
Posted in Project Blog, Videos by Cynthia
Our adventure in Mexico continues as we meet the women of Roller Derby Guadalajara, learn about their experiences starting the league, and spending some quality time practicing our Spanish and eating delicious food.
Our first Mexico City video!
Posted in Videos by Cynthia
Juvie Hall skates with the MXRD and LRDDF leagues amidst various hijinks and derby-related conversations in Mexico City.
(Rick)Rolling in Mexico City
Posted in Project Blog by Juvie
Apparently we picked a crazy time to come to Mexico. On Sunday, July 1, Mexico will hold its Presidential elections, and tension seems to be high all over the city. Maris, our apartment host, told us about a huge demonstration to take place along Avenue Reforma. Bright and early Sunday morning, Stephanie Distress and Lizzy [...]
Up, Up and Away!
Posted in Project Blog by Juvie
Today begins the first leg of the Flat Track Around the World epic journey—our expedition to Mexico! We have dreamed; we have planned; we have fretted and rejoiced…and then planned a whole bunch more…and now we’re finally on our way. After double and triple checks of bags and equipment, we loaded ourselves into a friend’s [...]
Flat Track Around the World in the Oregonian
Posted in In the News by Juvie
The Oregonian’s film writer, Shawn Levy, wrote a piece about our project that was published on the front page of the Living section as well as the Oregonian’s film blog. Here ’tis: Flat Track Around the World Oregonian article
Press Release #2
Posted in In the News by Juvie
Flat Track Around the World PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OREGON ROLLER DERBY PLAYER EMBARKS ON INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERMENT DOCUMENTARY Portland, OR May 23, 2012 - Next month, Juvie Hall, co-captain of the Guns N’ Rollers, a Portland women’s roller derby team, begins international production on Flat Track Around the World, a documentary about the globally [...]
A Video Thank-You for Our Supporters
Posted in Videos by Juvie
Hilarity ensues in the Flat Track world. Thanks for all your support!
Kickstarter Video
Posted in Videos by Juvie
The quirky video that launched our super successful Kickstarter campaign. Viva la Mexico!
Interview with Scald Eagle
Posted in Videos by Juvie
In which we highlight Guns N Rollers co-captain, and Derby News Network’s Rookie of the Year, Scald Eagle.
