Hasta La Motion!

Kukimbia – Swahili for “running” In March of 2016, we traveled to the highlands of the Kenyan Rift Valley to film and photograph running culture. We stayed in the family homes of some of these athletes, and documented their daily lives as they prepared for international competition. People often wonder what makes Kenyan runners among the best in the world. In preparation for this project, we came across many different opinions on this; ranging from diet, to genetics, to initiation ceremonies. However, working on this project directly with the athletes gave us different answers. This film is an attempt to provide an experiential journey through Kenyan running culture. Special thanks to all of those that we stayed or spent time with. Your warmth and hospitality will always remain with us. Love, Spencer and Eva (For best viewing experience, click on ‘HD’ and set to ‘1080p’, enter full screen, and listen with headphones or speakers.) Runners Narrating: Paul Koech Specialty: 3000 meters steeplechase 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Three-time winner IAAF Diamond League Personal Best of 7:54.31 minutes – third fastest of all-time Micah Chemos Specialty: 3000 meters steeplechase 2013 World Championships gold medalist Four-time winner IAAF Diamond League Leonard Komon Specialty: long-distance road race 10K & 15K World Record Holder Fastest half marathon debut ever Commissioned by: Golazo (www.golazo.com) Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Spencer MacDonald (www.halfmagicfilms.com) Creative Director/Producer: Eva Verbeeck (www.evaverbeeck.com) Coloring Consultant: AJ Molle (www.ajmolle.com) Editing Consultant: Arista Gates Production Company: Ambedo (www.ambedostudio.com) Music: “Obiero” – Ayub Ogada “Weathervane” – Blue Dot Sessions “Resonance of the Gods” – Anankalisto “Solfeggio-417-518-Peace” – The Very Real Horst