Today at 5:06 pm Eastern time, "A Movement of Movement" was officially funded!  We would like to thank and congratulate everyone for all of the hard work that made this project possible.  We can't tell you how excited we are to have found so many people who believe in the film like we do.  Thanks to all of you, this powerful message about movement will reach thousands and maybe even millions of people worldwide.  

"A Movement of Movement" raised 109% of the goal! 

The Movement is in motion!  You have been a part of history by contributing to the first ever documentary film dedicated purely to Pilates.  

Truly our best,

Mark and Carrie

Carrie and I just got home from a 6 day trek to Las Vegas where we were filming at the Pilates Method Alliance conference.  A Movement of Movement is unraveling from an idea to a film right before our eyes.  Having the chance to see so many people come together in the name of Pilates was incredible.  Not only was it a very inspirational week, but it was also very visual.  We filmed 9 more interviews with some very distinguished and notable members of the Pilates community.  Make sure to hop on over to our You and Us section to see some of the people we met with.  We also filmed some Pilates happening on the strip at night! The footage looks just as incredible as it was actually being there. A Movement of Movement is going to be filled with surprises like the Las Vegas Boulevard mat class.   

The fundraising is well underway and we’ve reached 13% of our goal.  We only have 23 days to reach our goal though, or we don’t receive any of the funds.  Thank you to everyone who has contributed!  You are the ones that will make this film possible.  If you are unable to contribute, please pass the link on to help spread the word.  The movement of Pilates has a voice and we need to share it with the world.

  

One of the things I love about being a documentary filmmaker is getting the opportunity to meet so many incredible people.  This was definitely the case this week at The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO. I had heard a lot about The Pilates Center and talked to quite a few graduates, but nothing is like actually being there. On Monday morning we were greeted with excitement, encouragement, and hospitality. The Taylor sisters, Rachel and Amy, play an important role in the Pilates world and they were more than happy to share their perspective with us.  They also arranged two full days of shooting for us.  This was the official beginning of the filming for A Movement of Movement, and it was very fitting to start with such a perfected display of Classical Pilates.  We shot advanced reformer classes, chair, pole, mat, and even had the opportunity to create some artistic shots.  The footage is beautiful!

The trip to Boulder was successful on so many levels.  The story for A Movement of Movement is developing quickly through the interviews and research.  We captured so many brilliant people displaying 2 full days of incredible movements. My perception about what the human body is capable of has expanded.  One of the things I found most valuable was how willing everyone was to talk about their personal story.  Pilates is a global phenomenon, but it’s home is inside each person who partakes in the method.  Hearing each story was inspiring and educational.  There’s always something powerful about connecting with someone on a level that is meaningful to both people in the conversation.  During my time at The Pilates Center I felt the positive vibe of everyone there.  It’s hard not to be inspired among such great people.  It was a worthy start for such an far-reaching journey that has begun.  Thank you so much to everyone at The Pilates Center! Don't forget to check the You and Us page for pictures!   

Our next stop is in Las Vegas for the PMA Annual Conference. If you’re going to be there, Carrie and I would love to meet you! We’re also launching the Kickstarter fundraising campaign on Monday in order to create this remarkable film. There are some great opportunities to become a part of A Movement of Movement with tons of exclusive rewards. 

--Mark

After only a few days of announcing A Movement of Movement, we've received a huge amount of interest!  My list of friends in the Pilates community is growing fast.  This Friday I drove to Salt Lake City with Pilates instructors Michele Dorsey and Jana Weber.  I had the opportunity to sit in on a class that Michele taught at the Streamline Bodyworks Pilates studio in the heart of Sugarhouse.  The world works in mysterious ways, and I think the trip to Streamline is going to lead to some great opportunities.  My goal was primarily to observe, but after talking with Eva Kauffman, who owns the studio, we decided that we'll be making our way back to Salt Lake in the near future to film. I'm excited to explore The Movement in SLC!

As for now, The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO is our next stop.  Ever since the first time I talked to Rachel about the film, I've been looking forward to meeting her, Amy, and everyone else at The Pilates Center.  We have a full schedule of shooting interviews, classes, and even some creative exhibitions of movement for the film.  As I immerse myself more and more into the world of Pilates, I am noticing a beautiful of art in the practice of Pilates.  It's exciting to work with such talented, trained, and charismatic people.  See you in Boulder!

Mark

          First of all, thank you for joining The Movement!  I hope you are as excited as us about exploring one of the fastest growing activities in the world, Pilates.  My name is Mark Pedri and I'm a documentary filmmaker.  My passion is seeking out compelling stories and capturing them on film.  I would like to be the first to introduce to you A Movement of Movement.  Today is the official announcement of production and the light is green.  The film explores the human condition in the context of Pilates.  Many of you have probably heard of Pilates, or maybe you've even become passionate about it.  A Movement of Movement is your film.  Pilates has been spreading at a phenomenal rate in recent years, but what is really happening?  Sometimes in order to notice that you're moving, you have to stop and look at what's around you.  Ever since the dinner conversation that sparked the idea for this film, I have been trying to step back and see the movement.  We are living during a remarkable movement of ideas, activities, and philosophy.  You're probably asking, what does this have to do with Pilates?  My answer is, everything.  We are living in A Movement of Movement.  

Throughout the production of A Movement of Movement, we will be posting updates about where we are, who we're with, and what we're doing. I want to share the adventure of Filmmaking.  Movementofmovement.com is a website built especially for you to stay up to date and be a part of the film.  I welcome, encourage, and value you comments, so don't be shy!  The website is updated at least once every week with information about the film and also tidbits about the world we live in.  We also send out a newsletter that you can subscribe to here. 


-Mark