CYCLES - Movie Production Support

CYCLES IS AN ALL FEMALE FREERIDE, EXPERIMENTAL MOVIE PRODUCTION ABOUT THE POWER THAT LIES WITHIN LIVING WITH THE FEMALE CYCLE.

What is the project about?

Cycles is an independent short film project produced by an all-female crew. The film showcases a group of freeriders exploring the stunning mountains of Tyrol. However, it goes beyond just action and athletic performance. The project delves into the female menstrual cycle and the transformative power of living in tune with it.

Through an experimental and action-packed freeride film, CYCLES portrays the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Its aim is to raise awareness among viewers about their own inner phases and provide a platform for the still-tabooed topic of the female cycle.

Additionally, the project seeks to highlight the connection between the cycle and sports. It aims to make women more visible in the freeride sport and inspire them to pursue their dreams and goals in outdoor activities. The film also strives to enhance awareness about the significance of the female cycle in sports.

Naturally, we also made efforts to secure funding from the government, but unfortunately, we were unsuccessful. This was partly due to the fact that the topic was initially redirected from cultural and film funding to women's empowerment funding, and then back again, several times.

It is of utmost importance to me personally that the team is appropriately rewarded for their exceptional creative efforts, and I am fully committed to achieving this. Fair compensation for creativity is a fundamental principle that should be upheld in all circumstances.

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Jo and the entire CYCLES team