Rise a feature documentary film about Agustin, who contracted polio as a child, yet has spent 50 years building a surprisingly advanced helicopter
“Kites fly highest against the wind, not with it.”
~ Winston Churchill
Rise - The Documentary Film Project
Beginning in 2007 Producer-Directors Tyler Bastian and Trevor Hill embarked on a journey to make a film that tells a story of a man Tyler met in Honduras over a decade ago. Rise is about Agustin, who is physically disabled from polio, yet has spent 50 years building a surprisingly advanced helicopter out of re-bar, bicycle parts and wood. His dream to take flight has inspired us to capture his spirit, attitude, and perspective in an emotional film about determination and the purpose of life goals.
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The film has an original score by Kirby Heyborne and Tyler Hill.
Our objective is to raise enough funds to travel back to Honduras for final filming and to complete post-production:
- Sound mixing
- Color correction
- FX, Titles, and Final HD cut
- DVD Authoring
The final trip will focus on Augustin's living conditions and daily life challenges.
“Even though I live in a house full of water, I have been grateful fighting for it (the helicopter).”
~ Agustin, "The Helicopter Man"
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 11, 2010.
Funding period
Jul 30, 2010 -
Sep 11, 2010
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Co-Producer credit; 2 VIP tickets to the special screening where you can meet the directors and musicians involved in Rise; Signed and numbered still from the film; Pre-Release Signed DVD copy of the film; Digital Download of the feature film; Special Thanks on the film website and in the film credits.
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A formerly used part of the helicopter; Co-Producer credit; 2 VIP tickets to the special screening where you can meet the directors and musicians involved in Rise; Signed and numbered still from the film; Pre-Release Signed DVD copy of the film; Digital Download of the feature film; Special Thanks on the film website and in the film credits.
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A private screening to your friends or group wherever you want with Tyler Bastian the films Director; A formerly used part of the helicopter; Co-Producer credit; 2 VIP tickets to the special screening where you can meet the directors and musicians involved in Rise; Signed and numbered still from the film; Pre-Release Signed DVD copy of the film; Digital Download of the feature film; Special Thanks on the film website and in the film credits.
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