by Shine Global | May 30, 2014 | Events, Shine News
You and your family are invited to a benefit screening of
From first time director Amy Mathieson, 1 Way Up tells the story of Tre and Quillan, two teenage boys on the road to the BMX World Championships. They hope to escape one of the toughest gang neighborhoods in London with the only thing they have – a bike.
Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 3:30pm
Guild Hall – John Drew Theater
158 Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937
Tickets:
General Admission: $25 for Adults, $10 for Children
Premium Tickets: $125 for Adults, $50 for Children
Premium tickets include VIP seating and a private reception with the film’s producers
Click here to purchase online or call the box office (631) 324-4050
Special Raffle of a bike!
Host Committee:
Valerie Bruce
Afton and Christopher DiSunno
Susan MacLaury and Albie Hecht
Susie and George Polsky
Toni Ross
Susan Ringo and Barry Sonnenfeld
Jon Snow
Melissa Thomas and David Koepp
Jeri Wellman and Nick Bryan
Thank You To Our Sponsors:
by Shine Global | Apr 7, 2014 | News, Shine a Light On, Shine News
We are thrilled to announce that our film 1 Way Up in 3D will premiere at the Montclair Film Festival on Sunday, May 4th, 2014. Producer Albie Hecht, Co-Producer Alexandra Blaney, and Executive Producer Susan MacLaury will all be in attendance.
Directed by first time director Amy Mathieson, 1 Way Up in 3D tells the story of two teens, 15-year old Quillan Isidore and Tre Whyte, 18, on the road to the BMX World Championships. They hope to escape one of the toughest gang neighborhoods in London with the only thing they have – a bike. Defying the stereotypes of “black boys in hoods” and the media portrayal of their neighborhood, they race to the top of the BMX ranks and off the streets.
“Black boys in hoods” are negatively stereotyped, especially by the media These distorted media depictions of black males contribute to negative stereotypes, unfair treatment, and unequal opportunity in areas ranging from employment to education to criminal justice and beyond. Inaccurate depictions can also affect black males’ self-perceptions and lead to diminished self-esteem. The constant reinforcement of negative lifestyles in the media can lead youth into thinking there are no other options. 1 Way Up shows that there are. It’s the story of the determination of two young athletes to defy this stereotype and strive for their personal best. It is also the story of a coach’s faith in the talent of his riders and his willingness to sacrifice his own career to help them succeed despite all odds.
1 Way Up is Shine’s first 3D documentary. Filmed with super slo-mo Phantom cameras and 3D GoPro’s mounted on bikes and riders, it has a soundtrack pulsating with the rhythm and soul of Peckham’s music. We have worked with several local London musicians on the film’s soundtrack including up and coming female rap artist Phreeda Sharp (recently featured on MTV’s Brand New Unsigned and dubbed “London’s hottest female rapper”). The 3D, animation, hip-hop, and spoken word are blended together to create an innovative action sports storytelling style that truly brings to life the power of sports to help youth succeed against all odds and defy stereotypes.
by Shine Global | Jul 9, 2013 | Shine News
NEW YORK, JUNE 26, 2013 – Shine Global, the production company behind the Academy Award® winning documentary short INOCENTE, today announced its Kickstarter for the 3D BMX documentary 1 WAY UP. The film is directed by Amy Mathieson and produced by Albie Hecht.
1 WAY UP in 3D, is the story of Tre and Quillan, two teenage boys on the road to the BMX World Championships. They hope to escape one of the toughest gang neighborhoods in London with the only thing they have – a bike. Defying the stereotypes of “black boys in hoods” and the media portrayal of Peckham, they race to the top of the BMX ranks and off the streets.
The film’s arc follows Tre, Quillan, and CK’s preparation, race victories and defeats, and their interactions with family and friends, all leading up to the World Championships. Their competition mirrors the personal choices each makes as they challenge societal preconceptions of what they can achieve. It’s the story of the determination of two young athletes to defy the stereotype of kids born into poverty, violence, and family stress to strive for their personal best. It is also the story of a coach’s faith in the talent of his riders and his willingness to sacrifice his own career to help them succeed against all odds.
“The 3D, animation, hip-hop, and spoken word are blended together to create an innovative action sports storytelling style that truly brings to life the power of sports to help youth succeed against all odds,” says producer Albie Hecht. “And just like in War/Dance where we nurtured first time feature directors and now Academy Award® winners Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, this film has the freshness and vision of another first time director, Amy Mathieson”
With the help from their dedicated filmmaker Amy Mathieson, Shine Global has been able to shoot the film and edit a rough cut. Proceeds from the Kickstarter will go into a professional sound mix, a special color correction for the 3D, and to output the film into all the formats 1 Way Up needs to screen at festivals, theaters, and events.
Shine Global was able to successfully finish their Oscar®-winning short documentary INOCENTE through Kickstarter, which was the first crowd funded movie to win an Academy Award®.
To donate to 1 WAY UP please visit
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1991864869/1-way-up-the-story-of-peckham-bmx-in-3d
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About Shine Global:
Shine Global is a 501(c)(3) non-profit film production company dedicated to ending the exploitation and abuse of children worldwide through films and media that raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change. All contributions to Shine are used to produce our films and are tax deductible. Net profits are returned to the children we document through local non-governmental agencies working on the ground. Shine’s films include the Academy Award®-nominated and 2 time Emmy Award® winning WAR DANCE, the Academy Award® winner INOCENTE, and THE HARVEST/LA COSECHA with Eva Longoria. Upcoming films include the 3D sports and music documentary 1 WAY UP about overcoming stereotypes and SELLING OUR DAUGHTERS, an exclusive look at the untold side of child trafficking in Thailand.
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