Hey everyone, I wanna share a really cool project that a member of the LG15 family created.  Kevin Schlanser was our DP on lonelygirl15, LG15: The Resistance, and Harpers Globe and was an editor for many of the lonelygirl15 videos.  He's an incredibly talented artist and I'm thrilled to share with you his directorial debut... "The Ataxian."  This is an incredibly emotional and powerful documentary and we loved the trailer so much that we wanted to share it with you so you can share it with your friends and help support the project.  Here's a note from Kevin and the trailer, enjoy!




Dear EQAL Community,

My time with EQAL has provided me with some of the best memories and experiences of my life. It was thrilling to be there at the beginning, when Bree was still in her bedroom, when the views on YouTube started to climb and when the first national news article hit. The journey would continue all the way through Harper’s Globe, leaving me with much new knowledge, friendship and a stepping stone to the next level of my career.

As you all know, community plays a key role in the success of any project, and that is truly epitomized in the likes of those who have been a part of the lg15/EQAL community these past years. Which is why I would like to share with you the next stage of my journey. There are many compelling and extraordinary stories that play out every day, stories that are unbridled in their intimacy and honesty. They are true tales that no Hollywood screenplay could best. I have had the honor of coming across such a story.

Kyle Bryant has Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), a debilitating progressive genetic neuromuscular disease, and it’s slowly killing him. Faced with his reality, Kyle overcame fear and depression to dedicate his life to finding a cure. To this date he has singlehandedly raised almost a million dollars. To further raise awareness, Kyle will depart from Oceanside, CA on his recumbent tricycle in the Race Across America, renowned as the most difficult cycling event in the world. He and a team of three friends will have to ride over 3,000 miles...in 9 days.


‘The Ataxian’ is a feature length documentary film and an emotionally charged triumph of the human spirit, re-defining what it means to have a disability of any kind and perhaps, what it means to be truly alive. I invite you to view a trailer for the film and join our community focused on spreading Kyle’s message and inspiration around the world! Thank you for your support.


Sincerely,


Kevin Schlanser