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Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES - Two important announcements! The first being: FOR...

mike ambs — Tue, 12 May 2015 15:02:37 -0000

Hey David! What a wonderful comment - thanks so much for saying what you said :) I can't wait to hear what you think of the film.

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES - Two important announcements! The first being: FOR...

David — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:58:27 -0000

Other than a comment or two on Vimeo, I don't think I've ever interacted with FToM before. I owe it to you to let you know I've been a quiet part of the project all along. The affection I feel for FToM is hard to put to words. As much as I'd like to be poetic and romantic about it, I'll keep it short and simple.

It must've been many years ago when I first heard about the story of Mike, Amanda, Larry and FToM. The earliest recollection I can find is signing up to Project Pedal back in 2009 - being 17 at the time. Once every so often FToM would pop into my head and I'd check in on the project - watching all the content I could find. Over the last couple years FToM has inspired and motivated me on many occasions while I longed for something more. Many a time I dearly wished I could finally experience the film in full. I can't express how glad I am to see this film come to full fruition.

Really, now all I need is to find the biggest, baddest screen to do the film justice. Hell, I ought to rent a theatre. Good work, Mike. You've deserved it.

Much love from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

David

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES - Two important announcements! The first being: FOR...

mike ambs — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 22:52:13 -0000

So happy to hear it, Robert :) Getting to work with Eluvium on the score was just amazing.

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES - Two important announcements! The first being: FOR...

Robert Holt — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:14:26 -0000

Mike, was listening to soundtrack this morning over breakfast. So evocative . Really happy for you/this release. Thanks for everything. R

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • Q/A - We Want to Hear From You! Ask us Questions...

amanda — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:03:19 -0000

ah, ok :)

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • Q/A - We Want to Hear From You! Ask us Questions...

mike ambs — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:56:22 -0000

Hey :) not up yet - we filmed a few of the questions as a test - decided to change the format up a bit.

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • Q/A - We Want to Hear From You! Ask us Questions...

amanda — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:19:26 -0000

where is this interview? how can we read/listen/watch it?

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • A week from now, I’ll be sitting down with our...

mikehedge — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:15:31 -0000

congrats. excited for you guys!

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • Some of the footage in FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES...

mikehedge — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:27:00 -0000

congrats!

I had things like this with ATDS. some things took me several weeks to figure out.

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • It’s hard to know where to start. I’m frustrated...

Robert Holt — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 07:11:00 -0000

I'm still in Mike :)

Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES Beta Release - 2 Weeks...

mike ambs — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:14:32 -0000

Thanks for letting me know, Will. According to Mailchimp, it sent the proper email to you, but I'm glad you brought it to my attention, maybe something isn't working. I'll look into it. In the meantime, I'll forward you a pass+URL myself in the next few minutes. Thanks again.

- mike

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Re: FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES • FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES Beta Release - 2 Weeks...

William — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:57:20 -0000

I requested to access the BETA version and got subscription confirmation, BUT never got a LINK or PASSWORD to actually access the film. Am I missing something? Thanks!

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mike ambs — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:46:26 -0000

Thanks, Robert! We would love that! The 1st stage of this whole opening-up the film's progress is to simply get people watching it, but very soon after I'd love to find people interested in doing local screenings... whether at small bike shops, their house, etc - some people who've seen the film have said they would really like to watch it with friends, so we'll see!

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Robert Holt — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:26:30 -0000

Very exciting Mike and a move I'm sure you will not regret.
When ready, I would love to arrange a few screenings (In movie theatres) here in NZ.

Cheers buddy

Robert

Re: for thousands of miles • It is fair to say, that with only a few days...

mike ambs — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:41:02 -0000

Oakley! I love that - a film by, for and about anomalies. That's a good tagline *hug*

Re: for thousands of miles • It is fair to say, that with only a few days...

bvp663 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:09:28 -0000

I'd like to echo Romain's comment here. It was the emotion in the 64 Days series that drew people in and I agree that I've been hoping to see a glimpse of that same emotion or revelations in the trailers.

Re: for thousands of miles • It is fair to say, that with only a few days...

bvp663 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:07:38 -0000

I'm definitely not a biker, but I do enjoy adventures! It was the storytelling and imagery in the 64 Days series that really hooked me on this project. That and I am fascinated by the events in people's lives which cause permanent change in who they are and how they view the world around them. These are the experiences I seek myself, hoping that they will reveal a part of myself or my character that has otherwise remained hidden or has yet to be discovered. Example: In Mexico I participated in a traditional Temezcal ceremony (essentially a sweat lodge ceremony) and came away with a new and fresh perspective on my live and where I was headed.

Re: for thousands of miles • It is fair to say, that with only a few days...

Oakley Louise — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:30:09 -0000

Poopoo to conformity - I wanna watch a film by for and about anomalies!

Re: for thousands of miles • It is fair to say, that with only a few days...

Romain Perin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:19:04 -0000

I couldn't agree more. I'm not into biking. I'm not against biking or anything, I fully understand the appeal, but it's just not for me.
What I'm interested in is solitary trips in the wilderness, taking time for introspection, pushing your body and mind to the limits in a self-determined, ego-less way.

That's why I want to see the film.
And now that you've spelt it out this way, I realise that's why I was initially attracted to 64 days... It was even less about biking, and there was an emotion in these shorts that I was longing to find again in FTOM, and that the trailers haven't quite revealed yet.

Re: for thousands of miles • It is fair to say, that with only a few days...

Deb — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:27:01 -0000

I have always felt this film was beyond just about biking...you always will have my continued support and love Mike...So proud!

Re: for thousands of miles • via SPIN Ambient Music Titan Eluvium to Release...

Teia Mari McElroy — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:07:24 -0000

We can't wait either!

Re: for thousands of miles • mikeambs: photo by Mike Ambs just finished...

mikehedge — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:00:32 -0000

Re: for thousands of miles • photo by Mike Ambs official @ftomfilm trailer...

Robert Holt — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:03:21 -0000

Tingly !!

Re: for thousands of miles • Just got to watch a sneak peak of the @FToM...

Theresa Lueder — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:28:44 -0000

Congrats....so exciting!

Re: for thousands of miles • 7 days left till we release the film’s trailer! A...

Robert Holt — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:09:32 -0000