RIVER "TEASER" | BIKEFISHING FOR STEELHEAD

WATER CYCLE | Inspired by the 71% of the planet covered by water, Blackburn Design created Water Cycle, a new film project.
RIVER | In this first chapter, River, we follow Brian Ohlen, an avid fisherman and hunter from Montana. He also has a passion for cycling and combined the two by loading his waders, tackle and rod onto a bike, to go in search of Steelhead along the rivers on the Pacific Coast from Canada to Mexico. The best Steelhead fishing happens to be in the dead of winter. Brian faced nearly constant rain, snow and ice for a chance to spend but a moment with one of these elusive creatures. Along the way, he found some beautiful quiet moments and the simple joys that life on a bike can bring.
The goal of this project is to recognize how important water is in our lives, especially as recreationalists. Brian’s trip is only one example, and we feel that active stewardship is necessary to preserve water and our access to it.
Blackburn has partnered with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to bring attention to the continued need to preserve access to rivers and streams. Interested parties are encouraged to sign BHA’s pledge to protect public river and stream access.
Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in helping to uphold public access to your public waters. Sign our stream access pledge here:
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Watch the teaser now; the full film launches Sept. 12th. #bikepacking #GetOutThere #blackburndesign
ABOUT THIS FILM |
River was directed by Dominic Gill of Encompass Films. In 2006 Dominic bought a tandem bicycle, a heavy video camera and a plane ticket to the northern tip of Alaska. From there he spent two years pedaling south, inviting random strangers to join him on his tandem as he documented his journey on video. In 2009 he helped create an award winning one hour special about his journey entitled 'Take A Seat', and subsequently wrote a book about the journey. Since then he has blossomed into a talented film maker, has always been a fine human being and is a natural fit for this project.
Brian Vernor, a storied film maker and photographer, is providing art direction for the entire project. Brian has long been a Blackburn collaborator and will be making certain that each story in the project has a distinct point of view, while still holding close to the overall theme. Look for more talented film makers to create the upcoming chapters of Water Cycle.
Chris McNally provided the amazing illustrations. G.C. Johnson & Acoustic Labs created the score. Robin Sansom is the executive producer.
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