Beyond Naked is a lighthearted, feature-length documentary that explores what happens when four first-time participants accept a challenge to ride naked in the 2011 Fremont Solstice Parade, Seattle’s annual celebration of summer and self-expression.
Through first-person footage, dream sequences and in-depth conversations, the film explores our deep-rooted fear (and awkward fascination with) nakedness. What can we learn about who we are and who we want to become from those willing to dare more with less?
Following the arc of the sun from the darkest depths of winter as it climbs to the longest day of summer, audiences embark on a quest for creative mojo, sunshine, and the perfect bicycle seat. Anything’s possible when you’re willing to go Beyond Naked.
About the filmmakers:
Dan McComb and Lisa Cooper (pictured here trying to film inside a tiny bathroom) have teamed up to make their first feature-length documentary. Dan is a former award-winning photojournalist whose work has appeared in Time and Newsweek; Lisa’s short films have been featured in festivals across the US. With this film, they hope to shift the conversation about artistic nudity from one focused on whether people should be allowed to be nude in public, to a deeper exploration of self-expression, artistic license, and personal freedom.
Contact info:
Director: dan (at) danmccomb (dot) com
Producer: lisa (at) beyondnakedfilm (dot) com
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How fun. I’m 54 and I rode for the first time last year. It was cold but it was a blast.
Good luck. I’ll be watching with interest.
Kerry
When will the film be released?
Hi Elen,
We’re currently editing the film, and plan to have the edit completed on Dec. 21. Our goal is to premier the film at a film festival, probably in May or June of 2012.