Capturing the Spirit of Disc Golf: A New Documentary Explores the Evolution of a Rapidly Growing Sport
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Dennis Warsen, a filmmaker with a passion for capturing the essence of emerging sports, has embarked on a global journey to speak with the visionaries who have shaped the game of disc golf. His latest documentary project, "Disc Golf: History in the Making," aims to chronicle the rapidly evolving sport and its profound impact on those who play it.
Warsen's film will delve into the lives of legendary figures such as Dan "Stork" Roddick, a three-time world champion, and conversations with some of today's top professionals. The documentary will also explore the personal stories of individuals who are deeply passionate about disc golf, including an unexpected cameo by Bill Nye, known for his enthusiasm for science and learning.
To bring this project to life, Warsen has collaborated closely with major stakeholders in the disc golf community, including the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF). With their support, he aims to raise $110,000 through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, which will run until May 27th, 2022.
Filming for "Disc Golf: History in the Making" began in November 2018, with a targeted release date set for February 15, 2023. The documentary is being produced by Flatball Film LLC, a film production company based in Oakland, California. Warsen's previous work, "Flatball: A History of Ultimate," narrated by Alec Baldwin and available on Amazon Prime, has provided valuable experience and expertise for this new project.
Those interested in learning more about the making of "Disc Golf: History in the Making" can visit the official website at discgolf.movie. With its unique blend of inspiration, innovation, and camaraderie, this documentary promises to be a must-see for fans of the sport and anyone curious about the power of community-driven activities.
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Film creator Dennis Warsen, Bill Nye "The Science Guy," and Dan "Stork" Roddick (PDGA #3).
Filmmaker Dennis Warsen has traveled the globe to speak with the pioneers and innovators who shaped the game of disc golf and to reveal how the rapidly evolving sport has touched the lives of the people who play it. His new documentary, Disc Golf: History in the Making will feature interviews with legends of the sport, like Dan “Stork” Roddick, and conversations with some of today’s top professionals.
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The film also looks into the lives of others who are passionate about disc golf, including a few famous faces, like Bill Nye “The Science Guy.”
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Warsen hopes to raise $110,000 on the Indiegogo platform and has been collaborating with three major stakeholders since the project's inception: the PDGA, the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), an international sports federation responsible for world governance of flying disc sports.
Filming for Disc Golf: History in the Making began in November 2018. The crowdfunding campaign is set to run through May 27th, 2022. The targeted release date for the film is Feb 15, 2023. Flatball Film LLC is a film production company based in Oakland CA, originally formed to produce Mr. Warsen’s first feature documentary Flatball, A History of Ultimate, narrated by Alec Baldwin and currently available on Amazon Prime.
Learn more at discgolf.movie
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/disc-golf-documentary-taking-flight