It's been my distinct pleasure to screen my film, Klunkerz, in a great many film festivals around the world. Here are a sampling of some of the screenings thus far...
MILL VALLEY, CA
BEND, OR
PARK CITY, UT
'SANTA FE, NM
SANTA BARBARA, CA
EUREKA, CA
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
CORONA, CA
DURANGO, CO
FORT WILLIAM, SCOTLAND
NEW YORK, NY
BOSTON, MA
HOLLYWOOD, CA
LAKE TAHOE, CA
PARIS, FR
WILLISAU, SUI
CHICAGO, WI
LOS ANGELES, CA
TORONTO, CN
BOISE, ID
PORTLAND, OR
KEYESVILLE, CA
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN
SHEFFIELD, UK
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
FRANKFURT, GERMANY
VIENNA, AU
FAIRFAX, CA
LONDON, UK,
PASADENA, CA
BARCELONA, SPAIN
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
ROMA, IT
GOTEBORG, SWEDEN
MILANO, IT
BROOKLYN, NY
SYDNEY, AU
SOMMERVILLE, MA
MELBOURNE, AU
MANCHESTER, UK
TOKYO, JP
HARRISBURG, VA
MANCHESTER, UK
DAHLONGA, GA
FINALE LIGURE, IT
AUCKLAND, NZ
CAPE TOWN, SA
FAYETTEVILLE, WV
WHISTLER, BC
BOULDER, CO
MOUNT SHASTA, CA
DOWNIEVILLE, CA
BIG BEAR, CA
FAYETTEVILLE, TN
SANTA ROSA, CA
MADISON, WIS
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
BEMONT, MA
HOUSTON, TX
CHAPEL HILL, NC
And many, many more…
The film is about off-road bicycles, and the artisans who created them. Here, on this blog, you will find out a few things that have transpired over these many months on the festival circuit, and the latest news on the film. I've included some of the reviews, as well.
At the Competitor Film Festival in San Diego last month, KLUNKERZ won the "2009 Cycling Film of the Year" award. It was quite an honor. Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly were on hand to support me, which was AWESOME. Dennis Christopher from "Breaking Away" presented me with the award at the 600 person black tie gala at Sea World.
The next festival screening is set for March 7th at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival at 12:00 noon. C'mon down. San Luis Obispo is a beautiful place with wonderful vineyards, great dining...and a fantastic film festival! Here's the link to the festival...
http://www.slofilmfest.org/2009/index.shtml
Thanks for checking out my blog, and hopefully the film, and supporting independent filmmaking. Oh yeah...Klunkerz can be purchased at www.klunkerz.com!
KLUNKERZ PRESS ONE-LINERS
USA TODAY
“Savage’s funny and often poignant film looks at how a bunch of semi-stoned hippies in Northern California developed a unique style of off-road bike riding through collaboration and competition…KLUNKERZ is worth checking out, even if you’re not a bike nut,”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“The titular vehicles of William Savage’s aptly-named documentary KLUNKERZ are, in fact, pre-1941 bicycles, gamely converted into mountain bikes. In his documentary, Savage takes a fond glimpse at this international craze.”
MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE
“Documentaries of this nature always appeal to a very niche audience, but KLUNKERZ is just as enjoyable for those of us who aren’t cyclists.”
STUFF MAGAZINE
“KLUNKERZ looks at the origins of the sport and the Californians who went big on street bikes back at the start of it all, way back in the hair-and-flair ‘70s.”
MOVIE MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL
“KLUNKERZ is a small, but important, film that traces the history of modern day mountain biking. Savage deftly illustrates his story with the memories of those present at the birth. Joe Breeze, Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, and plenty of others.” KLUNKERZ is a thrill ride and a throwback to a simpler time when bored youth went outside and invented fun.
IDAHO STATESMAN/THE MIAMI HERALD
“KLUNKERZ is definitive-and destined for classic status…Savage succeeds in making the story appealing to movie buffs and bike geeks alike.”
THE DURANGO HERALD
“ It’s colorful characters and the community they created is what makes this movie completely stand out.”
PARK CITY RECORD
“Savage calls it a labor of love and it seems true in every aspect.”
MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL
“It’s a great ride.”
THE SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
Classic footage and even more classic denim-armored characters-some of whom have gone on to mountain biking royalty like Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze-makes this an enjoyable, educational, and entertaining movie.”
BIKE MAGAZINE (Best of the Year ’07)
“KLUNKERZ is the most compelling bike film made in quite some time.”
MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION
“Maybe the most remarkable thing about the film is you don’t have to be a mountain biker to be thoroughly entertained.”
BICYCLE RETAILER AND INDUSTRY NEWS
“Finally, a mountain biking film that captures the history of the sport, KLUNKERZ has many of the same traits that made films like Riding Giants and Dog Town so great.”
VELONEWS
“It was a period of camaraderie and innovation that has been loving and masterfully documented by Billy Savage in his film KLUNKERZ.”
RIDE MAGAZINE SOUTH AFRICA
“Combine the hedonistic philosophy of the times with the sort of expendable income and spare time for recreation undreamt of by earlier generations, and it becomes a no-brainer… William Savage perfectly captures this era.”
MOUNTAIN BIKE TALES
“Billy Savage has literally put together a chronicle of a revolution that will probably outlast the bicycle as we know it.”
THE BICYCLE PAPER
“KLUNKERZ is a funny, informative journey from beginning to end…a must see.”
COMPETETIVE CYCLIST
“KLUNKERZ is now required viewing to anyone and everyone who rides a mountain bike.”
SPOKES MAGAZINE
“KLUNKERZ is definitely a classic that will be worth sharing with friends as well as watching over and over again.”
DIRT MAGAZINE
“Watch this film, then go out on your bike…you’ll feel differently about the way you ride, I’m sure of it.”
DIRT MAGAZINE U.K.
“KLUNKERZ is a film from the heart and soul of Billy Savage.”
BIKE RADAR
“The right people in the right time spawned the mountain bike, and KLUNKERZ does and excellent job of letting them tell their story. Two thumbs up and five stars.”
MOUNTAIN BIKING MAGAZINE
“KLUNKERZ is a very special film…this is definitely one to have in your collection.”
XLR8R MAGAZINE
“Fascinating!”
MOMENTUM MAGAZINE
“…you get a real sense of excitement… it’s hard not to get a contact high.”
MOUNTAIN LIFE MAGAZINE
“This movie will have you dying to bomb a hill on a one-speed, coaster-braked, beach cruiser.”
FM4 AUSTRIA
“KLUNKERZ is warmingly nostalgic without being a mere history lesson.”
