bmike

I'm going to undertake an independent video / biography project by tapping into the wonderful resources of VCAM .

I'm interested in doing on road interviews of bike commuters, grocery getters, utility cyclists, kid dropper offers, and anyone who uses their bike on a day to day basis in and around Burlington. (and I'll stretch this generic geographical boundary as necessary - as far as Montpelier if needed)

Ideally I'd like to follow a group of cyclists for a year - interviewing you roadside, trailside and MUPside at least once a season. These will then be edited and shared - either via VCAM's channel, web outlets, or a future Burlington focused bike blog that I've been tinkering with.

Interviews would edit out to about 5 minutes each - and I expect each segment to take no longer than 10-15 minutes to film.I'd like to meet somewhere along your commute or daily path - morning or evening for commuters - any other time for kid droppers and utility cyclists. I'm developing a 'format' and list of typical questions. These could be emailed to you before hand so you'll have an idea of some of the content I'm looking for. The questions will direct a chat about bikes, cars, routes, gear, weather - and what it means to you to be using your bike as transportation. I'm interested in telling a story and painting a picture of everyday folks using their bikes for their health, the environment, convenience, cost - whatever drives you to ride.

The more the merrier - anyone that integrates their bike into their life is welcome.

Reply on list or PM me.


I hope to do some test shooting with the equipment in the next 2 weeks (I'll need a guinea pig) and develop the first series to cover the fall season. This is going to be funded by my spare time and the great resources at VCAM - so any offers of help / guidance / etc. will be appreciated.

Thanks!
-bmike

brunop

dang bmike! sounds cool, open it up to all of new england and you can talk to me on my route! it's pretty scenic for boston and i ride every single day rain, snow, or shine to work (most direct route is 12 miles one way). all my errands are done by bike as well!! i know a few others who are hardcore commuters and live carfree as well.

(i'll even ride my ti club racer for ya!!! though i usually go fixed or singlespeed for intown ridin').

bmike

hmmm. i could do it when i'm in town.
BTW - i'll be down in boston town this coming tuesday for worky work.

-mb