Project Detail

Free Wheels East

Synopsis

In the spring of 2005, cousins Jamie and Ben set off on an extraordinary three year adventure; without know-how or training they attempt to ride bicycles on every continent without using airplanes.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Features
Running time
93 mins
Format
DV
Director
Ben Wylson, Jamie Mackenzie 1st Feature
Producer
Adam Singer
Co-Producer
Adam Singer
Editor
Jack Wylson, Ben Wylson, Robert M Malachowski Jr
Screenwriter
Ben Wylson, Jack Wylson, Jamie Mackenzie
Director of Photography
Ben Wylson, Jamie Mackanzie
Production Designer
Elisabeth Wylson
Sound
Anthony Howells, Lee Jacobs, Robert M. Malachowski Jr.
Composer
Ben Wylson, Jack Wylson
Principal cast
Peter Coyote (Narrator), Ben Wylson, Jamie Mackenzie, Jack Wylson

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

The End Productions Limited

T +44 (0)7920 024 938

contact@theendproductions.co.uk

Sales Company

FilmWarrior

Adam Singer
Los Angeles
USA

T +001 3104 358 653

sales@theendproductions.co.uk

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