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Mike and Jay are constantly working on new and exciting projects. Here are a few that we are currently in production on. Stay tuned for more updates. |
CURRENT PROJECTS |
The Daredevil Project |
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In 2005 Jay Schweitzer and Doug Klang (A.K.A - Daredevil Doug) met for the first time at one of Ryan Capes motorcycle jumps. Doug comes from the old school daredevil world and knows all the older distance jumpers. Jay had been filming with all of the new distance jumpers such as Ryan Capes, Robbie Maddison, Trigger Gum, Seth Enslow and others. Together Doug and Jay decided to collaborate and tell the entire story on the history of long distance motorcycle jumping. This incredible documentary has been a work in progress for the last 4 years. About a year and a half ago Mike McEntire came onboard for the project as well. So far we have captured the long distance jumps of Maddison, Capes and several other old daredevil interviews. This project would not have been possible to put together without the historical daredevil insight of Daredevil Doug and the new blood captured by Jay Schweitzer and Mike McEntire. Together Doug, Jay and Mike plan to tell the greatest motorcycle story in history, spanning from EVEL Knievel up to the current distance jumping kings. This movie will be shown at film festivals in 2010.
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We are currently re-editing On the Pipe 1-4 to go on Fuel Channel for the "Insane Cinema"
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On the Pipe 6 |
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Continuing with our tradition we will release On the Pipe 6 in October 2010.
We've already began production on OTP6 starting out with Bilko and Potter flipping some huge gigantic natural terrain hills.
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PRODUCTION SHOOTSS |
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Gymkhana 2
This was one of the most fun shoots Powerband has ben involved with watching Ken Block drift at high speed around dangerous obsticles and explosives was a treat. here is a link to this shoot
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ESPN X Games 3d
Mike McEntire and Jay Schweitzer were the lead shooters on this massive project. ESPN plans to release the first 3d action sports film ever. Here is a link to the trailer. This film will be released Summer 2009 and features the best extreme sports athletes in the world. Here is a link to the trailer
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Red Bull Robbie Maddison - New Years Eve Commercial
This was by far one of the craziest stunts we have ever filmed. This commercial was played on ABC sports during half-time of every laker game this playoff season. The action shots were all shot on Red By Mike McEntire, Jay Schweitzer and Dave Duran. from Powerband. Here is a link to the commercial |
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Indian Wells Tennis Tournament
This spring Jay Schweitzer was lucky enough to film court side along the best tennis players in the world including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and many more. Here is a short quicktime of some of the highlights from that tournament.
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NASCAR Daytona 500
Powerband Films shot for Oakley on this job. We covered all there top racers including Tony Stewart and many others. Here is a few stills and a quicktime of some of the highlights from that shoot.
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General Tires Bj Baldwin shoot
When it comes to jumping big and going fast in an off-road trophy truck BJ Balistic Baldwin is not scared. We shot just outside Vegas for two days and captured some of the best off-road action ever seen. Below are some stills from that shoot.
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RIDE TO THE HILS
3 years ago. Jay
Schweitzer and Doug Parsons teamed up to create a brand new motocross
contest called Ride to the Hills. In 2004 Schweitzer found the ultimate
freeride spot which he dubbed Jackpot Ranch after Jack Krauss who owns
the property. We spent several months scouting, sculpting and
organizing our first contest. With the help of Jesse Olson, Dane Herron
and Red Bull we had created the ultimate course which consisted of
150 ft. hill jumps. 130ft. off camber hip jumps, step downs leading
into 150 foot step ups it was the most insane freeride event in history. The
first event featured top riders: Nate Adams, Drake McElroy, Dustin
Miller, Ronnie Renner, Matt Buyten, Mad Mike Jones, Doug Parsons. 1st
place went to Parsons, 2nd place was Dustin Miller and 3rd place was
Nate Adams. This event is based upon style not just tricks. This is
the first rider contest that the winner is scored and
determined by all the competitors.
After the event was finished Jay Schweitzer produced a 1/2
hour show for Fuel Channel which is still being run today.
In 2005 Jay and Doug were approached by Red Bull to make this event
and official Red Bull contest. It is now called the Red Bull Ride
to the Hills. In 2005 the event was held again at Jackpot
Ranch but this time we brought in helicopters, quadcams for ground
tracking shots and the most elite film crew known to man. In addition
we added a bunch of new jumps which has now made Jackpot Ranch one
of the top 3 freeride spots in the world. 1st place went to Dustin
Miller for his crazy combos off all the jumps. 2nd place went to
Mike Mason for sheer style and grace, 3rd place was Ronnie Renner
for his huge extentions off everything.
2006 the Red Bull Ride to the Hills hits the road with a 7 day journey
into freeride paradise. The contest will start in Ocotillo Wells
and end in Glamis, California. The riders will include: Jeremy "Showtime" McGrath,
Ronnie Renner, Dustin Miller, Nate Adams, Travis Pastrana, Mike Mason,
Robiie Madison, Todd Potter, Brian Foster, and Drake McElroy.
In the Powerband Films usual style we will have helicopters in the
dunes tracking the riders off off huge jumps. This event will set
the standard for all freeride contests to come. Stay tuned for more
updates on the winer of the 2006 Red Bull Ride to the Hills contest. |
