About this project
We are raising funds for the documentary already in process titled "beat 5". New preview clips have been inserted into the "updates tab", please click to view!
Here is the story outline:
Professional drummer Lou Mars, long since side-lined from the lime light by life's demands, suddenly finds himself with nowhere to go. When a series of lucky turns thrust him back into the action. Follow his unique journey as he rises from obscurity to stardom...returning to a newfound appreciation for what is truly important in life.
The turning point: taking on the Guinness world record for marathon drumming. For 4 and 1/2 days Lou Mars not only pounds out an unending beat though pain and sleep deprivation, but is driven to face his peppered past. Discover what pushed Lou to take on this challenge, the obstacles he beat back, and why, for a time, more than 47-thousand hearts were pounding to the beat of one drum.
This is an intimate portrait of a man on an unforgettable journey that pushes him beyond the edge of reality and back. A journey about music, hope and friendship that powerfully redefines what it means to succeed for all of us.
Produced by Brian Peterson Pro Video
So far the labor and services have been 100% voluntary, however, we have reached a point where-as the final scenes that need to be shot to complete the film will require travel and on location expenses including but not limited to final editing, audio mixing for the sound track etc.
Here are links relative to our efforts and story line from the actual event:
Guinness event coverage link: http://loumarsdrums.com/worldrecord/index.html
New site for "beat 5" (in process): http://beat5thedocumentary.com/
There are also preview clips located in the Lou Mars online Blog located at: http://loumarsdrums.com/lou_mars_blog.htm
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 23, 2010.
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Pledge $25 or more: In addition to the “Special Thanks” credit on the website you’ll receive a finished copy of the film on DVD or if you prefer a digital download
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Pledge $50 or more: You get all the above plus a “Special Thanks” credit in the film. You will also received a signed copy of the "Broken Toyz" CD soundtrack.
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Pledge $150 or more: All the above plus: An invitation for you and a guest for the wrap party (you don’t want to miss this one). Also, a private screening of the film with the director. Both events will be held in Chico California.
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Pledge $500 or more: All of the above plus: An Associate Producers credit in the film and on the website. VIP tickets for you and a guest at the film’s premiere in Chico California (unfortunately, I am not able to cover travel and lodging expenses)
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Pledge $1,500 or more: All the above plus: An Executive Producer credit on the film along with an IMDB credit as Executive Producer. As an executive producer you will be given the opportunity to screen rough cuts of the film at different stages during the post production process.
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Brian has dedicated his life to telling stories through images and sound. At the age of 18 he started as a radio news reporter in San Francisco and later went on to work as a television reporter and anchor. He later spend 15 years as a commercial video producer directing, shooting and editing more than 1550 radio and television commercials and long-form marketing programs. With this communications experience he then spent five years directing media projects for the American Lung Association of California. When the publisher of Videomaker magazine offered him the opportunity to become the Editor in Chief, he couldn't resist and Brian spent two energizing years directing the editorial content of this popular national media publication. But his love for being behind the camera and creating documentaries drove him to start his own production company in 2007. Brian now produces short form documentaries and training videos for clients that include, Pacific Gas and Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, California State Parks, Perpetual Power, Sacramento County Water Resource, Shopsmith, Inc., and others. . Brian is also a certified Steadicam operator and video training consultant.
His equipment list includes way too many high definition cameras, the best audio gear and a substantial lighting and grip package that includes a versatile 21-foot camera crane
