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In their new film “10 YARDS”, award winning documentary filmmakers set out to
chart the phenomenal history and evolution of fantasy football through their own
personal sports journey.
DENVER, CO (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -- Spinning Blue, producers of the
indie documentary and film festival hit “10 MPH,” today announced the start of
production on its second feature film, “10 YARDS,” a documentary that will delve
into the modern phenomenon, fantasy football. To create a truly participatory
experience, the film’s production will be virtually simulcast through a dynamic
online experience, including weekly filmmaker podcasts, previews of “10 YARDS”
footage and a daily blog at www.10yardsmovie.com.
The production of “10 YARDS” has
generated interest with several potential nationally-branded sponsors who will
be announced in the coming weeks. CBS SportsLine, one of the major providers of
Fantasy sports services has signed on as the premier promotional sponsor of the
“10 YARDS” production.
“Fantasy Football has really exploded into
mainstream culture,” said Hunter Weeks, “10 YARDS” director and producer. “Its
popularity combined with the success of “10 MPH” makes this the perfect time for
us to make a film about it. We’re thrilled with the interest and support we’re
getting from various sources, like CBS SportsLine.”
Throughout the course
of the football season, filmmakers Hunter Weeks and Josh Caldwell will be
traveling to New York, Boston, Chicago, San Diego, L.A., San Francisco,
Birmingham, Ala., Washington DC, Miami and Seattle on an aggressive production
schedule during which they will film various fantasy leagues, NFL players and
officials, celebrities and more – all while playing the game
themselves.
“10 YARDS” is the second feature film for Spinning Blue.
Their first film, “10 MPH” (www.10mph.com), is a comical yet poignant documentary that
follows aspiring filmmakers Josh Caldwell and Hunter Weeks as they quit their
corporate jobs and travel from Seattle to Boston on a Segway scooter. “10 MPH”
is having tremendous success on the film festival circuit claiming multiple
awards and consistently selling out screenings. A distribution deal is in the
works.
About Spinning Blue
Spinning Blue is a production company using
filmmaking and web-based media in compelling ways to gain and share insight
about the world.
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