Short Films about Motorcycles

AUGUST 6, 2011 8pm

CRETINS CLUBHOUSE, DOWNTOWN LA
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A one-night event under the stars of LA featuring short films from around the world about all aspects of owning, riding and living the two-wheel life.

Check out a write up in The Motoworld of the 2010 event, including a podcast interview with LAMFF creator, Mark Duncan.

EVENTS:

  • Film Festival
  • Bike Show (prizes awarded for each class)
  • Music
  • Food Vendors
  • Cheap drinks

SPONSORS:

Riders for Health
Riders for Health
In Africa millions of people are dying from easily-preventable diseases because health workers do not have the reliable transport to reach them. By ensuring health workers have access to vehicles that never break down Riders for Health is making sure millions of people across Africa receive regular, reliable health care, often for the first time in their lives.
Cretins Motorcycle Club Los Angeles
Cretins MC Los Angeles
NCK Films
NCK Films
This is Not Citizen Kane

(street view)
Cretins Clubhouse
1460 Naud st
Los Angeles, CA
90012

Downtown Los Angeles near Chinatown, between Spring St and Main st, x-street is Sotello. Free rooftop parking for all motorcycles, street parking only for cagers (cars) and walk up ramp.

2011 Film List:
Ill Whale by Andrew Kinsler (2:31)
Set piece from the 2011 Garage Company's Moto Classica event at Willow Springs International Raceway
Snack Track by Lori Samsel (0:30)
Stop motion short about extreme trail mix.
The Outlaw Emmett Deemus (ep 1-2) by Larry Hankin (11:24,8:45)
The continuing adventures of a modern day Don Quixote on a motorcycle.
Catalina GP by Toast (18:05)
Follow racer Rick Carmody as he throws himself into the deep of one of the most legendary motorcycle races from the 50s reborn in 2010.
Shutterspeed by Toast (7:00)
Set piece follows Stacie London behind the scenes of motorcycle photo shoot.
Dream Rangers (Korea) by Ogilve Taiwan (3:01)
Inspired by a true story, a Taiwanese bank created this film of seven men, average age 81, spend 13 days riding motocycles across the country in 2007.
Tunnel of Love (UK) by Robert Milton Wallace (12:03)
Rodger the Dodger, a cafe racer rocker stuck in his bygone era, becomes infatuated with a beautiful woman driving a sports car through the London traffic and soon discovers that the tables are turned on him. Music score by Joe Strummer.
Fast and Vroum Vroum (France) by Benoit Somville (5:11)
Fast and furious animated motorcycle chase, featuring pompadours and lollypops.
Roselita by Patrick Pierson (5:55)
An unbelievable story unfolds as a man reads a letter to his surviving son.
Handmade Portraits: Liberty Vintage by Andrew Watson (4:01)
A profile of Andrew Watson, proprietor of Philadelphia's Liberty Vintage.
Solus by Ricki Bedenbaugh (2:22)
Striking visuals of a cafe bike alone on the streets of Los Angeles at night.
A Prayer for Cool by Marc Bencivenga (5:57)
Flustered by the presence of super smooth biker "Smokey", Foo Man Lou attempts to kick start his new chopper. Frustrated with Foo Man's failed attempts and lack of finesse, Smokey has just about had it until a visit from the divine changes Foo Man Lou forever. 2010's BEST OF FEST NARRATIVE
TT3D (trailer) by Richard de Aragues (1:56)
By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary will discover why modern TT riders still risk their lives to win the world's most dangerous race.
Riding Man by John Cantu (4:56)
Bike show
Prizes awarded for bikes in multiple catagories as well as displays from LA's best builders.
Music
DJ sets between films
Submission requirements:
maximum 25 minute length (but if it's over 10, it better be spectacular!)
must feature or relate to motorcycling in some way
all submissions on DVD region 1
Mail submissions to:
LA Moto Film Fest
4574 Finley Ave suite 4
Los Angeles, CA
90027
Submission deadline:
July 21, 2011
Submission format:
DVD region 1
Submission fee:
$15
Paypal:
submissionfee@lamotofilmfest.com
Check/money order
payable to LA Moto Film Fest

General Enquiry
info@lamotofilmfest.com
Press Contact
Mark Duncan 424.218-MOTO (6686)