The Greasy Hands Preachers

This film explores the revival of manual work through the passion of motorcycle enthusiasts who have found their way to a happy life.

A biker crossing a beautiful landscape is an image that, for most, conveys the idea of freedom. However, the mechanic who builds and repairs this bike remains perceived as proletarian with dirty hands, a man who is, without a doubt, dominated in the economies of knowledge. How did this generalized devaluation of manual labor create the image of a man in his garage as a prisoner of his own intellectual and financial misery? We can often recall hearing this saying at school: “if you don’t work you’ll end up a mechanic”.

However, recently, the media has taken a liking to this new wave of handymen who seem to have deliberately chosen their track: from vintage motorcycle customizers to bakers, the fact that they are good with their hands hasn’t been a cause for lack of respect. It’s actually quite the opposite.

Amongst these bikers/craftsmen are those who walk the path to becoming a sensei. They seek perfection in their art without any financial rationality. Their lives are dedicated to this priesthood of seeking perfetion; and of going against most things by achieving a certain generosity in their work. Others are, above all, interested in traveling on the machines they’ve created, giving a soul to their motorcycles by redesigning them to fit their own images. But all of them, as craftsmen, gain an honest satisfaction from both the actual physical and practical side and the marvel of the person for whom the machine is meant to be for.

Shinya Kimura / Chabott Engineering

Shinya Kimura was born in Tokyo in 1962. He founded Zero Engineering in 1992 and Chabott Engineering in 2002. He is the originator of the «zero style» custom bike that quickly gains a strong reputation, selling bike to big name such as Brad Pitt. His bikes are unique. They are a combination of Japanese aesthetic Wabi Sabi, an austere refinement, with the minimalistic incorporation of raw materials. What strikes the most beyond the originality of his creations is the sense harmony that one can feel looking at its designs. Shinya is true perfectionist. Totally dedicated to his work, he reminds us the figure of the Sensei, master in his craft.

David Borras / El Solitario

Who is el Solitario? So reads the gas tank of “La Sal del Diablo”, a 1969 Triumph T120R Bonneville designed by David. Davidis el Solitario. Born in Spain, he lives and build motorcycles in his farm lost somewhere in Galicia. Davidapproach is unique. Highly inspired and creative, his work reflects a genuine desire of exploring the realm of possibilities.

Fred Jourden & Hugo Jezegabel / Blitz Motorcycles

Blitz Motorcycles is a Paris-based custom garage founded by Fred Jourden and Hugo Jezegabel in 2010. Fred, ex online marketing director, and Hugo, ex landscape gardener, decided to quit everything and follow their passion. Together, they conceive, customize and hand finish motorcycles to create unique, one-of-a-kind machines. Their love of old timers is no secret, so every project they undertake honours a legend while telling it’s own story.

Julian Heppekausen /Deus Ex Machina

Deus was founded in Australia in 2004. Since they have open custom shops in Sydney, Bali, Milan and Venice Beach. In Syndey, it’s called “The House of Simple Pleasure”, in Bali “The Temple of Enthusiasm”, and ‘‘The Emporium of Post Modern Activities’’ in Venice Beach. And it’s pretty obvious that happiness seems to be what drives their work. Deus makes motorcycles and surfboards. There is a strong connection between the two. Forthem, there is nothing as good as motorcycle road trip with a bunch of friends, surfboards rigged on the bikes looking out for the perfect wave.

Roland Sands / Roland Sands Design

Roland Sands is professional rider. Born in California in 1972, he rode his first motorcycle on his 5th birthday and broke a bone. 19 years after he became the 1998 AMA 250GP National Champion Road Racer. In 2005 he founded Roland Sands Designs in Long Beach California. His bikes are a mixture of sports bikes and chopper. Roland works with major motorcycle manufacturers to design concept and prototype motorcycles and promote benchmark product in the motorcycle industry and beyond. He surfs in the morning and builds and rides motorcycles in the afternoon.

Shannon Sweeney / SS Motorcycles

Shannon Sweeney is a real motorcycle enthusiastic. He can be considered as geek of motorcycles. He has always been working on motorcycles as a passion and he just opened a shop in a small garage in Venice, SS Motorcycles, where he can practice his mechanic skills.

Runtime: 87 mins

FORMAT: 1080p HD H.264 MP4 *Plays on Mac, PC, Cell Phone, or Tablet

Sayonara Speed Tribes

A Choppertown EXCLUSIVE! "SAYONARA SPEED TRIBES å__åÇååµåÁå_ÌÔå" offers a fascinating narrative and documents the decline of one of Japan's most colorful and controversial sub-cultures. The film blends veritÌ´Ì¥e footage and interviews, manga-style animation, still photography and riveting footage from bike runs. An intimate portrait of Japanese outsiders living on the edge with fascinating documentation of a fading subculture some view as tradition, others as a nuisance. "Sayonara Speed Tribes"!

Runtime: 42 mins

FORMAT: H.264 MP4 *Plays on Mac, PC, Cell Phone, or Tablet

ENGLISH SUBTITLES

Icy Riders

We are pleased to bring this amazing motorcycle ice racing video to the world. For three years, documentary filmmaker Bengt L̴̥ongren, followed the riders, mechanics and fans in the glorious world of Ice Speedway. Icy Riders is a film about dreams, ambition and aging during what might become the last season of the legendary ice speedway rider Posa Serenius. The result became a warm and intimate road movie that rolls from rural Sweden to freezing cold Siberia. Brought to you by the folks at One World Studios Ltd. in association with Tussilago Films.

Runtime: 66 mins

FORMAT: H.264 MP4 *Plays on Mac, PC, Cell Phone, or Tablet

The One World Tour: Europe

What happens when two indie filmmakers are given the chance to take the trip of a lifetime? Join Zack Coffman and Scott DiLalla on a crazy six week trip as they show their films throughout Europe, meeting underground builders and throwing parties along the way. As they blast through each country they are met by local friends and fans who treat them like long lost family. Part travelogue, part video diary, and part biker mayhem, this once in a lifetime adventure is not to be missed!

From the directors of the award-winning biker documentaries Choppertown, Brittown, and the Harbortown Bobber!

Featuring: Mods vs. Rockers Chicago Johnny's Garage Germany Bosse Jensen and Gasoline Magazine Sweden Kopteri Finland Tridays Austria Los Tremendos Latinos Barcelona Independence Weekend Jesolo Italy with Sinners Sweden Baron's Speedshop and The Ace Cafe London Custom Sickles, Jesper Bram, Simon Gunning, Voodoo Beat, Custombike, Wild Magazine, Kutty Noteboom, and many more!

Amazing original soundtrack by Ezio, Frank Carillo, Talco, Superpunk, Guadalupe Plata, The Cosh Boys, Nobelkommitten, Rantanplan, Phantastix, Moritz Kraemer, Smiling Face Down and more.

Runtime: 90 mins

FORMAT: H.264 MP4 *Plays on Mac, PC, Cell Phone, or Tablet