From a press release:

SLAMDANCE DISTRIBUTION TAKES INDI MOTO GP FILM “FASTER” INTO NATIONAL THEATRICAL RELEASE

Los Angeles, CA – For the first time, motorcycle enthusiasts and action thrill seekers across the country will have a chance to see Mark Neale’s independent film FASTER, the action-packed documentary about grand-prix motorcycle racing, in major theater chains. Slamdance Distribution, an entity of Slamdance Media Group, makes this national theatrical release of FASTER possible.

FASTER takes you on-and off track with the world’s top motorcycle road racers, in an exciting full-throttle-and-sidewise blast through the world of MotoGP racing. The full-length documentary film is a headlong rush into the ultra-dangerous, ultra-competitive world of championship motorcycle racing. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, FASTER documents the lives of four of the sports’ top riders in 2001 — Valentino Rossi, Max Biaggi, Gary McCoy, and John Hopkins — as they travel the globe competing against each other.

From September through October 2004, FASTER (in 35 mm) will open in over 70 screens in major metropolitan markets for excusive two-week runs. Exhibition partners including CineMark, Landmark Theaters, AMC and Pacific Theaters are thrilled about the opportunity to offer this unique heart-pounding, adrenaline-rush film to their audiences. A theatrical premiere event in Atlanta on September 2, 2004 will kick off FASTER’s national theatrical release.

For details on FASTER exhibition dates, theaters and show times please visit www.slamdance.com


Slamdance Media Group (SMG) is a spin-off entity of the Slamdance Film Festival, a successful independent film festival held in Park City, Utah since 1995. Slamdance Distribution, which houses SMG’s theatrical and home entertainment divisions, was created to support independent filmmakers year-round with a commercial enterprise that brings them financial reward by exhibiting their films in theaters across the country. For more information on Slamdance Media Group and the Slamdance Film Festival visit www.slamdance.com.


On the Atlanta premier:

WHAT:Nearly 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and action thrill seekers will converge on their bikes for a “ride-in” through the streets of Atlanta to support and celebrate the U.S. theatrical premier of the world famous MotoGP documentary film FASTER, presented by Chevy.

FASTER takes you on and off track with the world’s top motorcycle road racers, in an exciting full-throttle, a sidewise blast through the world of MotoGP racing. The full-length documentary film is a headlong rush into the ultra-dangerous, ultra-competitive world of championship motorcycle racing. Written and producer by Mark Neil and narrated by Ewan McGregor, FASTER documents the lives the sports’ top riders.

WHEN:Thursday, September 2, 2004
Ride-In Rally: 4:30 – 6:00PM, Moto Britalia
Ride Thru Streets of Atlanta: 6:00 – 7:00PM
Bikers Arrive at Theater for FASTER Premier: 7:00PM

WHERE: Moto Britalia, 5530 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004770.517-4540
Theater: Midtown Art, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30308
Ride-In from Moto Britalia to Theater Route: (See Attached)

WHO:FASTER Filmmaker Mark Neil
Kevin Schwantz, World Champion MotoGP Rider
Chris Pfeiffer, World Champion Stunt Rider
Geoff May, AMA Superbike Rookie of the Year

VISUALS:* Nearly 1,000 motorcyclists meeting for ride in, riding thru streets and converging at movie theater
* New Chevy Trucks on display at theater
* Replica and vintage race bikes as well as stock Yamaha’s, Ducati’s, Honda’s and Suzuki’s
Event photos and B-roll will be available 9/2 and 9/3.


FASTER Ride-In Route – From Moto Britalia to Midtown Art Theater

1. Start at 5530 WINDWARD PKWY, ALPHARETTA on WINDWARD PKY W – go 0.2 mi
2. Make a U-turn at ,WESTSIDE PKY onto WINDWARD PKY W – go 0.4 mi
3. Turn right to take GA-400 SOUTH/US-19 SOUTH – go 13.8 mi
4. Continue on GA-400 SOUTH – go 4.8 mi
5. Turn right on PEACHTREE RD NE – go 0.2 mi
6. Continue on PEACHTREE RD NE/PEACHTREE RD NW – go 0.2 mi
7. Turn left on PIEDMONT RD NE – go 2.5 mi
8. Continue on PIEDMONT AVE NE/PIEDMONT RD NE – go 0.8 mi
9. Turn left on MONROE DR NE – go 1.2 mi
10. Arrive at 931 MONROE DR NE, ATLANTA