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October 8, 2009

Five great Bicycle Film Festival Shorts. {Videos}

In 2001, Brendt Barbur, Founder and Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival after being hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. Instead of being deterred by this experience, it inspired him to create a festival that celebrates the bicycle through music, art, and film. Now in its tenth year the festival is held in 37 cities worldwide. 300,000 people are expected to attend this year.

The Bicycle Film Festival celebrates the bicycle in all forms and styles. If you can name it – Tall Bike Jousting, Track Bikes, BMX, Alleycats, Critical Mass, Bike Polo, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking Recumbents – we’ve probably either ridden or screened it. What better way to celebrate these lifestyles than through art, film, music and performance?

We bring together all aspects of bicycling to advocate its ability to transport us in various ways. Ultimately the BFF is about having a good time. We have been fortunate enough to include the work of established artists such as Jorgen Leth, Mike Mills, Jonas Mekas, Blonde Redhead, Swoon and Michel Gondry; as well as talented newcomers as part of our programming. Many of the artists who have participated in the Bicycle Film Festival, such as the Neistat Brothers and Lucas Brunelle, are gaining more and more recognition for their work.

A few Bicycle Film Festival faves:

I LOVE MY BICYCLE: THE STORY OF FBM BIKES
by Joe Stakun

I Love My Bicycle: The Story of FBM Bikes Trailer from BAD BREAKS on Vimeo.

Love this one:
WHERE ARE YOU GO
by Brian Vernor and Benny Zenga

And the Urban Bike Shorts
with SOUL OF STEEL
by Daniel Leeb

Anima D’Acciaio Trailer Ver5.1 from Cinecycle on Vimeo.

DOWN BY THE WEEP HOLE:
The Story of Stupor Bowl
by Nathaniel Freeman

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