Bottle Conditioned
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Documentary, History
Lambic is the most sought-after beer in the world, but it didn't always used to be like that.
Bottle Conditioned
Los Angeles, California | Film Feature
Documentary, History
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Lambic is the most sought-after beer in the world, but it didn't always used to be like that.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE STORY
This film chronicles an entire year of lambic production, while getting to know the brewers and blenders in the Zenne River Valley of Belgium. Bound by a common passion for lambic beer, their approach and ideologies differ when it comes to upholding traditional methods of brewing and protecting this heritage. Moreover, with the recent rush in demand for this beer, new lambic brewers and blenders are emerging- something inconceiveable ten years ago- and they're pushing the bounderies of tradition. This leaves the question: what does the future hold for this community, in a region defined by its traditions?
WHY LAMBIC?
Similar to wine, lambic is defined by a specific region, climate and amount of time in the barrel. It is brewed in small batches, making it limited and highly sought after by people from all over the world. Lambic almost disappeared during the rise of corporate beer in the 1970s and it wasn’t until recently that it began to see a dramatic revival, saving the last remaining brewers and blenders from bankruptcy.
With people's desire to live, eat, and drink healthier, lambic encompasses the very essence of today's return to tradition. For beer, it is the most natural fermentation in the world. A true farm to table product.
WHY DONATE?
Brewing beer is easy. Blending beer is art. But blending lambic is a lifetime of knowledge and experience. By supporting the making of this film, you support the artful process of making lambic and help bring further awareness to its existence.
We all dream of making a living off of our artisitc endeavours. That hope drives a certain element of idealistic romance in our culture. However, attempting to achieve this requires that we take a risky leap, left to face the consequences that may come with such a decision. Traditional lambic producers know that risk. And this film explores the immense hardship these last remaining lambic brewers and blenders had to go through for decades before the tides turned. From the financial failures to the difficulties of standing true to themselves when everyone around them told them to quit, these brewers and blenders are not only an example but an inspiration.
THE FILMMAKERS
Director and producer Jerry Franck has worked in the film industry for more than 15 years, calling Los Angeles home. His most notable work includes producing the Oscar-nominated documentary Chau, Beyond the Lines (www.beyondthelinesfilm.com) and distributing it through such outlets as Netflix, The Atlantic and Al Jazeera English.
Courtney Marsh is the producer and main editor of BOTTLE CONDITIONED. As a frequent collaborator with Jerry, she directed the Oscar-nominated Chau, Beyond the Lines. Her film was screened all over the world and she spoke at the United Nations and the United States Senate to help advocate for agent orange cleanup in Vietnam.
Mario Contini is the Cinematographer of this film. His experience and talents as a lighting cameraman have been recognized worldwide. Mario has shot a number of high profile music videos for artists such as Drake, Post Malone and Katy Perry. Mario is also an executive producer on BOTTLE CONDITIONED, having contributed his own money to the first round of filming.
OUR APPROACH
With the technical knowledge and experience to see films through, from beginning to end, we strive to keep this project independant and honest. This is achieved by keeping the crew small and letting the subjects on screen tell the story; a fly on the wall approach while also not shying away from asking the tough questions.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Travel: Airfare, Train
Costs $6,000
This is for plane tickets, excess luggage costs & train tickets.
Accomodations: Airbnb, Hotel
Costs $5,000
This is for our Airbnb's in Belgium & Hotels when filming outside of Belgium.
Cargo Van Rental
Costs $1,800
This is for renting a cargo van to fit all of our filming equipment.
Grip/Electric Rental
Costs $2,700
This is to rent the lighting/grip equipment to make our interviews & product shots look stellar.
Production Insurance
Costs $4,000
This is to buy Production Insurance each time we travel overseas with our camera equipment.
Daily Living Expenses
Costs $5,500
This is to cover our daily living expenses while on the road for long periods of time.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR
Jerry Franck
Originally from Luxembourg, Jerry moved to the United States to pursue a career in filmmaking. After a semester at New York Film Academy, he moved to Los Angeles, where he attended and graduated from Columbia College Hollywood with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film Production. Since then Jerry has worked on over 300+ different productions, including five feature films with actor/director James Franco.
In 2012, Jerry began a close working relationship with filmmaker Courtney Marsh. Together their films have screened in festivals worldwide and have received numerous awards. Jerry and Courtney’s documentary collaboration Chau, Beyond the Lines earned them both an Academy Award® Nomination in 2016. Since then, Jerry has sold the film to Netflix, Al Jazeera English, The Atlantic, as well as numerous universities for educational purposes. In addition to a theatrical release in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., the documentary also screened for the United States Senate and the United Nations in New York City.
Furthermore, Jerry has an extensive knowledge in craft beer and has been a long time connoisseur of artful beer production.
PRODUCER/EDITOR
Courtney Marsh
Courtney Marsh is an Academy Award® nominated filmmaker originally from South Florida. She garnered her Bachelor of Fine Arts from UCLA's prestigious School of Film and Television. Upon graduating, Courtney worked extensively on commercials and feature films as an assistant. Meanwhile, she continued to make her own films, which gained attention and screened internationally, winning numerous awards. Courtney has had her films broadcasted on such platforms as Netflix, Al Jazeera English, and The Atlantic. Moreover, she has screened her films and spoken for The United States Senate and The United Nations in New York City. Whilst producing this documentary, Courtney is also writing her first narrative feature which she will direct as well.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Mario Contini
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mario always wanted to tell stories through images. This passion led him to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts, in film production, with an emphasis on cinematography at Cal State University Northridge. In 2007, Mario started working in the lighting department on feature films and TV shows. From there, he transitioned into the camera department and trained under many notable cinematographers. Today, Mario is an award-winning cinematographer, a member of the Local 600 union, and consistently working on music videos, commercials and narrative films.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
THE STORY
This film chronicles an entire year of lambic production, while getting to know the brewers and blenders in the Zenne River Valley of Belgium. Bound by a common passion for lambic beer, their approach and ideologies differ when it comes to upholding traditional methods of brewing and protecting this heritage. Moreover, with the recent rush in demand for this beer, new lambic brewers and blenders are emerging- something inconceiveable ten years ago- and they're pushing the bounderies of tradition. This leaves the question: what does the future hold for this community, in a region defined by its traditions?
WHY LAMBIC?
Similar to wine, lambic is defined by a specific region, climate and amount of time in the barrel. It is brewed in small batches, making it limited and highly sought after by people from all over the world. Lambic almost disappeared during the rise of corporate beer in the 1970s and it wasn’t until recently that it began to see a dramatic revival, saving the last remaining brewers and blenders from bankruptcy.
With people's desire to live, eat, and drink healthier, lambic encompasses the very essence of today's return to tradition. For beer, it is the most natural fermentation in the world. A true farm to table product.
WHY DONATE?
Brewing beer is easy. Blending beer is art. But blending lambic is a lifetime of knowledge and experience. By supporting the making of this film, you support the artful process of making lambic and help bring further awareness to its existence.
We all dream of making a living off of our artisitc endeavours. That hope drives a certain element of idealistic romance in our culture. However, attempting to achieve this requires that we take a risky leap, left to face the consequences that may come with such a decision. Traditional lambic producers know that risk. And this film explores the immense hardship these last remaining lambic brewers and blenders had to go through for decades before the tides turned. From the financial failures to the difficulties of standing true to themselves when everyone around them told them to quit, these brewers and blenders are not only an example but an inspiration.
THE FILMMAKERS
Director and producer Jerry Franck has worked in the film industry for more than 15 years, calling Los Angeles home. His most notable work includes producing the Oscar-nominated documentary Chau, Beyond the Lines (www.beyondthelinesfilm.com) and distributing it through such outlets as Netflix, The Atlantic and Al Jazeera English.
Courtney Marsh is the producer and main editor of BOTTLE CONDITIONED. As a frequent collaborator with Jerry, she directed the Oscar-nominated Chau, Beyond the Lines. Her film was screened all over the world and she spoke at the United Nations and the United States Senate to help advocate for agent orange cleanup in Vietnam.
Mario Contini is the Cinematographer of this film. His experience and talents as a lighting cameraman have been recognized worldwide. Mario has shot a number of high profile music videos for artists such as Drake, Post Malone and Katy Perry. Mario is also an executive producer on BOTTLE CONDITIONED, having contributed his own money to the first round of filming.
OUR APPROACH
With the technical knowledge and experience to see films through, from beginning to end, we strive to keep this project independant and honest. This is achieved by keeping the crew small and letting the subjects on screen tell the story; a fly on the wall approach while also not shying away from asking the tough questions.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Travel: Airfare, Train
Costs $6,000
This is for plane tickets, excess luggage costs & train tickets.
Accomodations: Airbnb, Hotel
Costs $5,000
This is for our Airbnb's in Belgium & Hotels when filming outside of Belgium.
Cargo Van Rental
Costs $1,800
This is for renting a cargo van to fit all of our filming equipment.
Grip/Electric Rental
Costs $2,700
This is to rent the lighting/grip equipment to make our interviews & product shots look stellar.
Production Insurance
Costs $4,000
This is to buy Production Insurance each time we travel overseas with our camera equipment.
Daily Living Expenses
Costs $5,500
This is to cover our daily living expenses while on the road for long periods of time.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR
Jerry Franck
Originally from Luxembourg, Jerry moved to the United States to pursue a career in filmmaking. After a semester at New York Film Academy, he moved to Los Angeles, where he attended and graduated from Columbia College Hollywood with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film Production. Since then Jerry has worked on over 300+ different productions, including five feature films with actor/director James Franco.
In 2012, Jerry began a close working relationship with filmmaker Courtney Marsh. Together their films have screened in festivals worldwide and have received numerous awards. Jerry and Courtney’s documentary collaboration Chau, Beyond the Lines earned them both an Academy Award® Nomination in 2016. Since then, Jerry has sold the film to Netflix, Al Jazeera English, The Atlantic, as well as numerous universities for educational purposes. In addition to a theatrical release in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., the documentary also screened for the United States Senate and the United Nations in New York City.
Furthermore, Jerry has an extensive knowledge in craft beer and has been a long time connoisseur of artful beer production.
PRODUCER/EDITOR
Courtney Marsh
Courtney Marsh is an Academy Award® nominated filmmaker originally from South Florida. She garnered her Bachelor of Fine Arts from UCLA's prestigious School of Film and Television. Upon graduating, Courtney worked extensively on commercials and feature films as an assistant. Meanwhile, she continued to make her own films, which gained attention and screened internationally, winning numerous awards. Courtney has had her films broadcasted on such platforms as Netflix, Al Jazeera English, and The Atlantic. Moreover, she has screened her films and spoken for The United States Senate and The United Nations in New York City. Whilst producing this documentary, Courtney is also writing her first narrative feature which she will direct as well.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Mario Contini
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mario always wanted to tell stories through images. This passion led him to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts, in film production, with an emphasis on cinematography at Cal State University Northridge. In 2007, Mario started working in the lighting department on feature films and TV shows. From there, he transitioned into the camera department and trained under many notable cinematographers. Today, Mario is an award-winning cinematographer, a member of the Local 600 union, and consistently working on music videos, commercials and narrative films.