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05.20.08
QUARTERMILEFiLMS to screen Chasing Baja
When the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2007, Ojai-based QUARTERMILEFiLMS was there to trace one of off-road racing's most prestigious, gritty and grueling challenges. Directed by Steve Beebe and edited by the creative team at QUARTERMILEFiLMS, the company has scheduled an industry screening of the documentary, "Chasing Baja," to be shown at the Matilija Auditorium in Ojai, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. Beebe says filming a non-stop, point-to-point race from start to finish was some of the most challenging work he's ever done.
With only a few cameras Beebe and his small crew shot nearly non-stop, for several days, following the BF Goodrich race team in the November 2007 race. "Just getting this film in the can was quite an accomplishment," Beebe says. "But this isn't a movie about a race, it's a movie about people pushing themselves to the limit."
The film captures the punishing and picturesque landscape of the Baja peninsula, and features the challenges of the race team, on and off the course, and includes fascinating footage of the BF Goodrich chase team, pit crew and driver changes.
Nearly 350 entries from more than 40 states and 15 countries, competing in 18 Pro and Sportsman classes for cars and trucks, plus additional classes for motorcycles and ATVs took part in the 2007 SCORE Baja 1000. The oldest and most well known of all desert races, it remains the single most appealing accomplishment for any racer. Since 1967, the granddaddy of all desert races has been run over the mysterious Baja California peninsula every year except 1974 when the international fuel crisis forced a cancellation.
"Chasing Baja" debuted earlier this year at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood to a star studded and off-road racing industry audience.
Beebe's other shows include "Rides" on TLC, "Hot Rod TV" and "Livin' the Lowlife" on Speed, and "Get Out, Way Out!" on HGTV.
12.20.2007
QUARTERMILEFiLMS Moves into New Digs!
QUARTERMILEFiLMS is excited to announce their move into a brand, spankin’ new studio (please note new address below at the bottom of the page). This 3000 square foot facility was custom designed for our post-production needs. We invite any interested parties to stop by anytime for a tour. We are all soaking up the good energy of our new space and know that you will love it too!
02.01.2007
QUARTERMILEFiLMS to Build New Studio
QUARTERMILEFiLMS is proud to announce that we will be building a new post-production facility in Ojai, CA. The new building will be better able to service our needs and therefore the needs of our clients. Six state-of-the-art on-line suites will be at the ready to handle small and large film, commercial and broadcast projects alike. We are all very excited about finally having a “dream home” for our business after 15 years of renting!
09.01.2006
Steve Beebe to Direct Several New Shows
QUARTERMILEFiLMS and Steve Beebe will be continuing their long-standing relationship with Bud Brutsman, Producer and Brentwood Communications International with a slew of new programming. This fall production begins on “Stress Test” and “Get Out, Way Out” both for HGTV and “Showdown” for Speed. In addition, Celebrity Rides will get underway for D.I.Y. Network.
In Production
Get Out, Way Out!
Homeowner's outdoor spaces are transformed into amazing living areas in each episode of HGTV's Get Out, Way Out!
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Living' the Low Life
An insider's look into the culture of lowrider cars.
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