Director's Statement: I first met Ole Kassow in the spring of 2018 when he was selected as one of the subjects of a commercial campaign I was hired to direct. Through the process of getting to know Ole and the organization he founded, Cycling Without Age, I found myself thinking over and over again about a conversation the two of us had about “the obituary test”. Ole told me that years ago he decided to live his life every day in a way that would make the world a better place, to do good, to help others - all in order to pass "the obituary test". I asked Ole what he meant by that and he said, “What will they say about you and what you did when you’re gone?”
Almost 7 months after filming with Ole I found myself returning again and again to the material we captured and decided that I needed to make something about the work Ole and Cycling Without Age are doing. The world needs more people like Ole and so I hope that this short piece celebrates him and his efforts - and inspires others to live with purpose.
Thank you to all the artisans and craftspeople who donated their time and work to make this piece happen. Especially composer Garth Stevenson, Simon Dixgaard, and Jay Pellizzi. - Rod Blackhurst, March 2019
Director: Rod Blackhurst
Producer: James Blom
Cinematographer: Adam McDaid
1st AC + Ninja: Kyle Anido
Copenhagen Production: Christian Ryge
Composer: Garth Stevenson
Post Sound: Jay Pellizzi
Location Sound: Simon Dixgaard
Company 3
Senior Colorist: Jaime O’Bradovich
Color Producer: Amanda Pilnik
Finishing: Jogger Studios NY
Senior Flame Artist: Joseph Grosso
Senior Producer: Mike Tockman