Monday, 17 May 2010

LIFE ON THE EDGE...



This is the first film that I made (in 2008) and the first time I met Lynn in person...
It was important to me from the outset that I let Lynn's actions and Lynn's words speak for themselves (hence no appearances or voiceovers on my part).

The original crew comprised of:
Me (Writer, Director, Producer)
Leonie O'Moore (Asst Producer)
Andrew "Sheriff" Mitchell (Camera, Edit, Stills)
Gerry "Herod" McHugh (Camera, Edit, Stills)
Peter Hartley (Audio)

For this extended 10 min cut, I had the pleasure of working with Nick Light (Editor) and Katie Connon (Edit Asst) as well as a new audio mix by Peter Hartley
Nick is now the Co-Director and Editor of Is it 'cos I'm Fat? and has been working with me on several projects now for over 2 years...

It's a little controversial (especially to a UK audience) but i'm exceptionally proud of the film and i genuinely see it as a turning point in both my life and my career.

I had previously interviewed Lynn for a UK martial arts magazine and had several phone conversations with him and his team (gaining access for this documentary). I have now spent the best part of 6 years getting to know Lynn, Cold Steel and their Warrior Lifestyle.

Obviously since then Lynn has challenged me to take up aspects of his Warrior Lifestyle myself (the current film) and all I can say is my eyes have once again been opened...

The adventure continues

Andy

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