The Art of Travel http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:21:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.8 en artoftravelhttp://feedburner.google.com COMING TO A COLLEGE CAMPUS NEAR YOU! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/DWDyI_aVnbE/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/11/03/coming-to-a-college-campus-near-you/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:21:45 +0000 Brian Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/11/03/coming-to-a-college-campus-near-you/ “The Art of Travel” is preparing for a limited engagement college campus tour through California. See the movie on the big screen this winter! Check back here for detailed movie listings!

To request that we screen at your college for fundraising purposes for your fraternity or sorority or charity, e-mail us under BOOK A FLIGHT in the arrival/departure menu. Hope to see you on campus!

]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/11/03/coming-to-a-college-campus-near-you/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/11/03/coming-to-a-college-campus-near-you/ VIEW THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR “SOMEWHERE” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/kHMKCRnMc6w/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/23/view-the-official-trailer-for-somewhere/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:46:22 +0000 Brian Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/23/view-the-official-trailer-for-somewhere/ SOMEWHERE is the very first film from the filmmakers of THE ART OF TRAVEL. Shot on location in Thailand and Malaysia the movie embarks on a two week travel/love story about two backpackers who fall for each other while exploring Thailand’s North Country, Bangkok and the crystal waters of the Southern Islands. As their trip draws towards an end, big questions about life, love and happiness way heavy.

]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/23/view-the-official-trailer-for-somewhere/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/23/view-the-official-trailer-for-somewhere/ SAVE THE MOVIE “SOMEWHERE” TO YOUR NETFLIX QUEUE! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/ilsfSgqIp-k/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/16/save-the-movie-somewhere-to-your-netflix-queue/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:21:41 +0000 Brian Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/16/save-the-movie-somewhere-to-your-netflix-queue/ If you enjoyed THE ART OF TRAVEL check out SOMEWHERE by saving it to your Netflix! The film’s release is based on your demand for it!

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]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/12/share-your-favorite-travel-destination/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2009/10/12/share-your-favorite-travel-destination/ THE SPECIAL EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/IY57592pldc/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/03/14/now-showing/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:59:04 +0000 Brian Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/03/14/now-showing/ The Art of Travel Special Edition
First Look Studios proudly announces the Special Edition DVD release of THE ART OF TRAVEL. Upon discovering the affair between his fiancée and best friend on his wedding day, Connor Layne (Christopher Masterson, “Malcolm in the Middle”) takes the journey of a lifetime. THE ART OF TRAVEL follows Connor’s quest to find both freedom and himself. The DVD arrives in stores on March 3, 2009 and includes the Behind the Scenes making of the film, and two commentary tracks, one with Director & Co-Writer Thomas Whelan and Producer Emyr G. Graciano, the other includes Actor & Producer Christopher Kennedy Masterson with Co-Writer & Producer Brian La Belle. Order your copy at Borders, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble or Amazon today!
Film Festivals:
 Palm Springs International Film Festival, World Premiere, Jan 8 & 9 2008
Cinequest, Feb. 29, March 1, March 6
Memphis International Film Festival: March 28
Phoenix Film Festival: April 4, 5 & 6 WINNER! - BEST DIRECTOR THOMAS WHELAN
Sacramento Film Festival: April 3 WINNER! - BEST FILM
Oxford Ohio Film Festival: April 12 & 13 WINNER! - BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Philadelphia International Film Festival: April15
Beverly Hills Film Festival: April 9
Sonoma Film Festival: April 10 & 12
Newport Beach Film Festival: April 24 - May 1 WINNER! - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FILMMAKING
Santa Cruz Film Festival: May 10
Boston International Film Festival: June 6-14
Winnipeg Film Festival: May 30, 2008
Long Island International Film Expo: July 8-17
Kansas International Film Festival: Sept 19-25 2008

]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/03/14/now-showing/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/03/14/now-showing/ Critics Praise The Art of Travel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/Qu7WAMek3aQ/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/30/the-art-of-travel-twists-and-turns-like-a-meandering-river-with-unexpected-comic-surprises-popping-up-around-every-bend-smart-and-funny-it%e2%80%99s-a-journey-that-won%e2%80%99t-soon-be-forgotten-cine/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:08:27 +0000 Brian Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/30/the-art-of-travel-twists-and-turns-like-a-meandering-river-with-unexpected-comic-surprises-popping-up-around-every-bend-smart-and-funny-it%e2%80%99s-a-journey-that-won%e2%80%99t-soon-be-forgotten-cine/ “Be on the look out for The Art of Travel, a well-made shrewdly written comedy-drama that captures that feeling of being young and broke and ready to go anywhere.”
-Mick LaSalle, The San Francisco Chronicle

Part The Graduate, part Fitzcarraldo, The Art of Travel is a tribute to living on the road less traveled. Filmed entirely on location, it offers a more rounded portrayal of culture outside of the standard Hollywood clichés.
- Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views

“Art of Travel” is truly about the simple pleasures in life. It’s an unpretentious motion picture filled with familiar dramatic footprints, but remains something worthwhile and unexpectedly delicate.
- Brian Ornsdorf, FilmJerk.com

“The Art of Travel” is a quality adventure, and as a travelogue a gorgeous sight to behold.
Mark Bell, FilmThreat.com

“Travel is an ambitious, involving and extensive travelogue that challenges the imagination. [A] feasible fable that allows one to remain contemplative and connected.”
-Frank Ochieng, Movie Eye

“Captures well what it’s like to travel and attacks the feelings and experiences that go with it without being over-the-top philosophically. It conjured up memories of my own travels and the realization and feelings of my own experiences.”
- Mathew Ralston, Orange County Register

“An extremely enjoyable romp that is guaranteed to leave you with wanderlust.”
-2008 Philadelphia Film Festival

“Visually stunning!”
-Bruce Newman, San Jose Mercury News

“The Art of Travel twists and turns like a meandering river, with unexpected comic surprises popping up around every bend. Smart and funny, it’s a journey that won’t soon be forgotten.”
- Cinequest 2008

“Emerging director Thomas Whelan created with Brian La Belle the sort of story anyone hopes to tell their grandchildren. The film is a love letter to wanderlust. It is for anyone who has considered trading in their return ticket home for a one-way ticket to someplace far outside of the usual comfort zone and anyone who has groaned over the standard two-week American vacation limit. No one in the film is snapping photos or writing postcards; everyone is absorbing an experience that will better shape them as living beings.”
- Deborah Nicol Dearth, The Desert Sun

“The Art of Travel has charmed film festivals with vistas of Central and South America, and a meaningful message of cultural exploration and acceptance.”
- Elliott K. Kotek, Moving Pictures Magazine

]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/30/the-art-of-travel-twists-and-turns-like-a-meandering-river-with-unexpected-comic-surprises-popping-up-around-every-bend-smart-and-funny-it%e2%80%99s-a-journey-that-won%e2%80%99t-soon-be-forgotten-cine/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/30/the-art-of-travel-twists-and-turns-like-a-meandering-river-with-unexpected-comic-surprises-popping-up-around-every-bend-smart-and-funny-it%e2%80%99s-a-journey-that-won%e2%80%99t-soon-be-forgotten-cine/ “The Art of Travel” Premieres to Sold Out Screenings at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/8moROecU6IQ/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/16/the-art-of-travel-premieres-to-sold-out-screenings-at-the-2008-palm-springs-international-film-festival/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:00:56 +0000 Brian Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/16/the-art-of-travel-premieres-to-sold-out-screenings-at-the-2008-palm-springs-international-film-festival/ The North American Premiere of “The Art of Travel” met audiences who stood in long lines with some missing out on the last minute rush for our two screenings at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Audience reaction to the film blew us all away! Actors Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Johnny Messner & Angelika Baran attended the Q&A to answer audience questions about the adventure they had making the movie.

“The Art of Travel” joined a lineup of 222 films, from over 66 countries. PSIFF boasted a roster of 69 premieres (4 World, 40 U.S. and 25 North American) coupled with the highly anticipated “Awards Buzz” program, the Festival offered filmgoers a wealth of international cinematic fare.

If you have already seen the Art of Travel be sure to post your thoughts right here or spread the word at your favorite message board! NO SPOILERS!

Next stop: Cinequest in San Jose California for the Maverick Film competition.
Join us Feb27 - March 9, 2008.

Also, check out this great review of the film!

]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/16/the-art-of-travel-premieres-to-sold-out-screenings-at-the-2008-palm-springs-international-film-festival/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/16/the-art-of-travel-premieres-to-sold-out-screenings-at-the-2008-palm-springs-international-film-festival/ Webisode #6: End of the Road http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/lUxAh7mZuPI/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/03/webisode-6-end-of-the-road/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:45:37 +0000 admin Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/03/webisode-6-end-of-the-road/ After spending seven weeks together cast and crew becomes family. Through all the adventure we covered and the highs and lows, it’s always hard to say goodbye. We all experienced something special while making this movie. There were no Hollywood Studios to answer to or agents that ever fought what we were trying to do. Everyone was on the same page - make a fun movie that leaves you feeling good. Our hopes are that we have achieved that.

And now our adventure becomes your adventure. One thing is certain about making a movie - there is never any such words as THE END…

There are countless times for cast to reunite: There are always re-shoots, and there are always sequels!

PS: Be sure to check us out at The Palm Springs International Film Festival!

PPS: Below the video you can find our poster…be sure to click it to see the higher-res version!

Thomas Whelan
Brian LaBelle
Emyr G. Graciano
Christopher Kennedy Masterson

For high quality version of the video, check out our blog over on Quick Stop Entertainment.

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]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/03/webisode-6-end-of-the-road/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2008/01/03/webisode-6-end-of-the-road/ Webisode #5: The Jungle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/0K0_XTlF1Is/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2007/10/02/webisode-5-the-jungle/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:57:01 +0000 admin Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2007/10/02/the-art-of-travel-blog-5-the-jungle/ Imagine spending 370 days hacking through a jungle to make a road for a jeep, forging ahead with 6 other travelers to break a world record.

Half of The Art of Travel revolves around this kind of adventure and how Conner becomes part of it, and what he takes from it to go further on his journey to Peru and Bolivia. They fight days of pounding rain, swollen rivers, a 7 mile switch back in the mud, and more! Although it only took nearly three weeks to shoot this entire section, it was enough time for the cast and crew to realize that such a feet would be hell! The Darien Gap has been traveled by people who sought to break records in the past, but only a couple of expeditions ever pulled it off with a vehicle in tow! This section of the film is inspired by these accounts of the Darien. Enjoy webisode 5… “The Jungle”.

Salude from the Filmmakers!

Thomas Whelan
Brian LaBelle
Emyr G. Graciano
Christopher Kennedy Masterson

For high quality version of the video, check out our blog over on Quick Stop Entertainment.

]]> http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2007/10/02/webisode-5-the-jungle/feed/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2007/10/02/webisode-5-the-jungle/ Webisode #4: The Darien http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/artoftravel/~3/RtcR6LEr-vE/ http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2007/08/07/webisode-4-the-darien/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:53:32 +0000 admin Admin http://www.theartoftravelmovie.com/2007/08/07/webisode-4-the-darien/ What is the Darien Gap? Where is it? Why is it one of the most dangerous jungles in the world? In The Art of Travel, Conner Layne meets Christopher Loren and his wife Darlene. Both are leading a jeep expedition across this jungle - a trip that will last over 370 days!

There are no roads… They will need to make roads by hacking with machetes. When Conner decides to become the seventh member of the expedition, he has no idea how many friendships he will form and how he experience will change his life. To learn about the Darien Gap and the expedition, and how the film crew challenged the rain and bugs, enjoy this months webisode: “The Darien”…

Salude from the Filmmakers!

Thomas Whelan
Brian LaBelle
Emyr G. Graciano
Christopher Kennedy Masterson

For high quality version of the video, check out our blog over on Quick Stop Entertainment.

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