Jun
The first time Julia and I met with Joey Arietta, the General Manager of the Akron Racers, she told us her story and we hung on her every word. Never before had I met someone so dedicated and unwavering in her goals. Joey never had...
Jun
“So what’s this daggone movie about?!?” you ask? Let’s get to it! Burn this Ships is the story of the Akron Racers, the only team to survive since the National Pro Fastpitch League’s inception in 1996. Led by Joey Arietta, the General Manager, and her tireless...
Jun
Hello, and welcome to the Burn the Ships blog! I’m Danielle, and this is my co-director Julia. In the fall of 2014, Think Media Studios was approached with the idea of making a documentary about the Akron Racers and the NPF, the women’s professional fastpitch softball league. Didn’t...
Feb
The Renegades are a youth football club started in 1986 by a man named Phil Cullem. Cullem’s goal was simple; to keep kids off the streets and to make a safe zone for them to achieve their goals both on and off the field. Now,...
Apr
Last Friday I found myself stranded in the parking lot of a ratty hotel off route 8. One of my tires decided enough was enough and deflated not only itself, but my ego as well. I had loaned my jack to a friend a few...
Sorry for the gap in posts. Just a quick update: Principal photography for King Me is complete and editorial is in full swing. With that, we'd like to introduce you to Danielle Miller. Danielle is currently combing through our 350+ hours of footage and will serve...