Chasing Currents
Chasing Currents is a documentary movie about an adventurer and her 1090KM bikerafting tour along an entire river Elbe, from source to sea.
Annie is back at it with her next Great Bad Idea: bikerafting 1090km on the river Elbe! And not just from one side of the river to the other, but from the source in the Czech Republic all the way to the sea. And our film team is a… Show more
What is this project all about?
After cycling 3000 km to the Nordkapp solo, running a 1000 km self-supported ultramarathon through Germany, Annie has a new Great Bad Idea: a 1090km long bike rafting tour on the Elbe, from the source to the sea. She will not only make a statement and also overcome her limits!
Annie's style is unique: she doesn't care about being fast and effective, she takes the time she needs for her expedition. And the aspect of sustainable adventure is incredibly import… Show more
What is the project goal and who is the project for?
When Annie asked us if we would like to create a film about her expedition, we replied: "Sure, but we're not making a video - we're producing a film!"
Currently we're financing the shoot from our own wallets and pockets. But we’re doing that (hopefully only for now) because we are convinced of this film, and think you will be, too!
Our current expenses are for:
- Camera and sound equipment
- Motorboat
- cargo bike
- Vans
- Outdoor equipment for the film crew
- Feeding a … Show more
Why would you support this project?
We trust YOU, that our passion will be seen and valued. As if producing a film wasn't adventure enough, we also dedicate ourselves to producing in a climate-friendly, and meaningful manner. Therefore, we would like to remain independent of the big TV and film money pots.
And of course, we’re obviously going to develop a great and exciting film!
That's exactly why the whole thing is only possible with your help! Together we can create this new way of film w… Show more
How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?
Currently we're financing the shoot from our own wallets and pockets. But we’re doing that (hopefully only for now) because we are convinced of this film, and think you will be, too!
Our current expenses are for:
- Camera and sound equipment
- Motorboat
- cargo bike
- Vans
- Outdoor equipment for the film crew
- Feeding a film crew of 4 people over a timeframe of 25 days
Should we reach the goal and overshoot the limit, we will invest the money in paying everyone: ever… Show more
Who are the people behind the project?
Roy - director, producer, DOP (director of photography)
Max - concept, sound, team awareness/coordination
Joha - unit/location/tour manager, green consultant
Jo - production manager, 2. camera, quality management
Chasing Currents Filmcrew
What are the sustainable development goals of this project?
Primary sustainable development goal
This project also pays toward those goals
Cooperations
Diamant
Ortlieb
Feine Räder
The all-or-nothing crowdfunding was successfully financed and completed
Denis (co-founder of Startnext)