Opening Night (2010)
Platinum Championship Wrestling claims to be saving the art of professional wrestling one match at a time. Viewing their craft as more art than sport, the athletes of PCW are a familial organization made up of underdogs. This short chronicles what it's was like in the locker room the first night of their promotion.
Director/DP - Mike Perkins
Platinum Championship Wrestling claims to be saving the art of professional wrestling one match at a time. Viewing their craft as more art than sport, the athletes of PCW are a familial organization made up of underdogs. This short chronicles what it's was like in the locker room the first night of their promotion.
Director/DP - Mike Perkins
The Superbike Family (2010)
A 10 episode documentary series following the lives of the members of Pegram Racing through the 2010 AMA Superbike series, the premier road racing league in America. Rider Larry Pegram is also the owner of the team, balancing his fitness and skills on the track with the business of running a million dollar team, all while trying to spend time with his family. This series was commissioned by Chet Burks Productions for HD Theatre.
Director/DP/Editor - Mike Perkins
A 10 episode documentary series following the lives of the members of Pegram Racing through the 2010 AMA Superbike series, the premier road racing league in America. Rider Larry Pegram is also the owner of the team, balancing his fitness and skills on the track with the business of running a million dollar team, all while trying to spend time with his family. This series was commissioned by Chet Burks Productions for HD Theatre.
Director/DP/Editor - Mike Perkins
First Come, First Served (2009)
In 2008, thirty Atlanta parents camped for three days to get their children into pre-school at their local elementary school. Less than 24-hours from the official registration time, Atlanta Public Schools disavowed the line turning the registration process on its head. The fiasco leads to a closer examination of universal pre-school.
This film has shown in festivals nationwide.
Awards
Award of Merit - DIY Film Festival
Finalist - USA/Dallas Film Festival
Winner - Accolade Film Awards
Director - Katherine Skinner
DP - Micheal Perkins
Written - Katherine Skinner and Mike Perkins
In 2008, thirty Atlanta parents camped for three days to get their children into pre-school at their local elementary school. Less than 24-hours from the official registration time, Atlanta Public Schools disavowed the line turning the registration process on its head. The fiasco leads to a closer examination of universal pre-school.
This film has shown in festivals nationwide.
Awards
Award of Merit - DIY Film Festival
Finalist - USA/Dallas Film Festival
Winner - Accolade Film Awards
Director - Katherine Skinner
DP - Micheal Perkins
Written - Katherine Skinner and Mike Perkins
The Highest Level (2008)
Away from the track is where Super Cross teams really make their money. Filmed between the 2007 & 2008 SX series, we follow BBMX in all their preparations for the upcoming season. From testing to sponsor meetings see what the riders, mechanics and team managers go through to field a top level SX team.
This film sold more than 2,000 copies nationwide and is available on Netflix.
Director/DP/Editor - Mike Perkins
Away from the track is where Super Cross teams really make their money. Filmed between the 2007 & 2008 SX series, we follow BBMX in all their preparations for the upcoming season. From testing to sponsor meetings see what the riders, mechanics and team managers go through to field a top level SX team.
This film sold more than 2,000 copies nationwide and is available on Netflix.
Director/DP/Editor - Mike Perkins
A Day in the Life (2007)
"A Day in the Life" follows the Butler Brothers MX team through a Sunday during the 2007 AMA Outdoor Nationals. The team is in Southwick, Mass to compete and we see what separates their team from some of the larger, better financed, teams. This film was commissioned by Chet Burks Productions for use in the 2007 AMA Outdoor Nationals highlight DVD.
Director - Mike Perkins
DP - Mike Perkins
"A Day in the Life" follows the Butler Brothers MX team through a Sunday during the 2007 AMA Outdoor Nationals. The team is in Southwick, Mass to compete and we see what separates their team from some of the larger, better financed, teams. This film was commissioned by Chet Burks Productions for use in the 2007 AMA Outdoor Nationals highlight DVD.
Director - Mike Perkins
DP - Mike Perkins
ON THE FLY (2006)
Joel Abott is a guy who you would pass on the street without a second glance. But by digging a little deeper into his life, we find that even the most normal of appearances can hide a truly unique and engaging person. What starts as a movie about a musical improviser ends up in an endearing character study proving everyone is interesting if we just pay attention.
This film showed at the Downstream Film Festival and Decatur Film Festival
Director - Randall Havens & Mike Perkins
DP - Mike Perkins
Joel Abott is a guy who you would pass on the street without a second glance. But by digging a little deeper into his life, we find that even the most normal of appearances can hide a truly unique and engaging person. What starts as a movie about a musical improviser ends up in an endearing character study proving everyone is interesting if we just pay attention.
This film showed at the Downstream Film Festival and Decatur Film Festival
Director - Randall Havens & Mike Perkins
DP - Mike Perkins
Team Solitaire Reality Tour (2003)
Spend three months at the beginning of the 2003 AMA SuperCross series with privateer and team owner Ryan Clark and his Team Solitaire MX team. Follow the ups and downs of this struggling athlete and business as he fights for his place in the ultra competitive professional SX series.
This film was commissioned by Seals Communications for their weekly program, Motoworld.
Director - Brett Smith
Editor/Writer - Mike Perkins
Spend three months at the beginning of the 2003 AMA SuperCross series with privateer and team owner Ryan Clark and his Team Solitaire MX team. Follow the ups and downs of this struggling athlete and business as he fights for his place in the ultra competitive professional SX series.
This film was commissioned by Seals Communications for their weekly program, Motoworld.
Director - Brett Smith
Editor/Writer - Mike Perkins
