Hi, I'm Drew Bentham, producer of the upcoming feature documentary, TMF Presents. Our team is in the process of creating a powerful documentary that dives deep into the journey of an aspiring rally driver, CALLUM WILLIAMS. We've got a fantastic group of seasoned professionals committed to making this documentary a must-watch film.
This project is more than just a film to us. It's an inspiring journey into the resilience, determination and commitment that is needed to turn a dream into a reality. By contributing, you're not just funding a documentary - you're helping to share a sensational story and a message of hope and perseverance for any motorsport dreamer regardless of background and gender, now more than ever.
Coming from a small Yorkshire town, Rallying has been in his blood from an early age, though he didn't have the benefit of wealth growing up. At the age of just 3, his parents had split and he grew up with his mum. It wasn't all bad though as at about the same time he got his first introduction to the world of Rallying. On a cold winter morning, standing on the pit wall of Croft Circuit for that years Christmas Stages Rally, he was filled with a belly full of anticipation whilst waiting for the first cars to come through.
And it was at this point too that he got his first taste of Group B rallying and a car that would make an indelible mark on his soul. The bright blue Metro 6R4 of Chris Wise screamed past, instantly solidifying his absolute love for the sport, absolutely.
School didn't come easy for Callum, but he did have his love love for Rallying burning away in his soul. He would spend hours playing Colin McRae Rally 2, albeit driving the car off a cliff repeatedly until it broke. By the time he left school it was time to make his dream a reality, gaining his licence at the earliest opportunity. By this time he had come a far cry from his early days, regularly setting fastest stage times on the global timesheet of Dirt Rally 2.0.
He had formed a plan in his head now, and now it was time to put it into action.
Official still from the show.
We're seeking to raise £15,000 to make TMF Presents a reality. We are committed to transparency and as such here is how we plan to use the contributions.
If we exceed this goal, additional funding will be allocated to enhancing our marketing and distribution efforts, investing a higher budget to push the show to air. This will include an outsourced Social Media campaign, designed to grow our audience and engagement. It's our aim to put the show in front of the streaming networks such as Netflix and Amazon and already have the framework in which to do so. With additional funds we would seek to enlist a Sales Agent to facilitate this process more directly.
Other platforms including Discovery, Red Bull TV and Motorsport UK TV are also included in our distribution plan.
Pledging for "TMF Presents" comes with its unique set of potential rewards:
- Digital exclusives: An advanced online screening is planned.
- Exclusive show merchandise.
- Credit and online shout outs
Callum Williams out on his 1st event on the Border Counties Rally
Early success came in the form of Karting.
Here are the primary ways TMF Presents is going to impact its audience.
Entertainment: This story will fascinate and entertain. In terms of production value, the film will be beautiful and cinematic on screen, owing to the talents of this team and the quality of the equipment we are using.
Inspiration: TMF Presents will inspire by example, when the audience bears witness to the incredible journeys and personal stories featured not just in this pilot but also future episodes to come.
Social Impact: On a wider scale, TMF Presents aims to open the doors on some of the characters behind the scenes too, including some of the amazing women who now play vital roles in the teams. We hope to inspire the next generation into believing they too can make it all the way to the top, regardless of background and gender.
By backing "TMF Presents," you become part of a motorsport community that values resilience, potential and the transformative power of stories. The motorsport community is an inviting one that offers a truly level playing field between its competitors. The film aims to inspire and invigorate, leaving a mark on the viewer's life - just as that 6R4 did on Callum all those years ago.
Like any documentary project, there may be challenges such as:
- Delays in production timelines
- Post-production complexities
- Distribution hurdles
But with an experienced team that has navigated such challenges before, we're confident that we will deliver a film that does justice to those personal struggles and earn a large audience of fans.
Additionally we have begun talks with key personnel with the aim of forging a new working relationship with top level sports producers.
Interested in what we've have planned on a wider scale?
This pilot will pave the way for a full docuseries if successful. We have already spoken to a number of motorsport celebrities who have agreed to be part of the project. Names like Phil Short (Double British Champion Co-driver & Team boss), Phil Mills (2003 WRC Co-driver Champion) and Mat Neal (BTCC) among others have all pledged their support.
THE MOTORSPORT FILES started in January last year as a way to combine my career in Film/TV and my love for motorsport. It began as a small idea that has grown into this ambitious project that is gaining support. Today TMF serves as a hub for our podcast, website, news outlet and now, original content. You can follow us on all the major social platforms using #tmfpod23.
Personally, I started in TV back in 2012, learning from the seasoned professionals of the 70's/80's, people who trained on the job before digital tools streamlined the process. The TV community is much like the Motorsport one, full of genuine kind people. I am fortunate to have worked on some amazing projects such Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Victoria, Nolly, The Long Shadow to name a few.
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