Aaaand…we’re back! Autumn has been a busy time for the MFF, and now we’ve got time to catch our breath and catch you up.
Last month, just weeks after the 2nd annual MMF wrapped in NYC, founder Corinna hopped on a plane and left the cooler and shorter days of NYC for sunny Orlando and the AIM Expo.
It was an honor to be invited to the event, where we screened select clips from the MFF on the main screen at the convention center throughout the event, as well as hosted several public talks with motorcycle rider, industry leader, and all-around legend John Penton and his son Jack. We were joined by Todd Huffman, Producer & Director of Penton: The John Penton Story which took home the award for Best Feature Documentary at this year’s festival.
left to right: Todd Huffman, Jack Penton, John Penton
It was wonderful to watch footage from the film with John and Jack and share with the audience the impact that the Pentons had on the history of the motorcycle industry, not to mention decades worth of stories about riding and racing. The Pentons changed the race of dirt riding and their name is attached to most of the brands on the market today.
There was no shortage of industry attendees who knew of, knew personally, had raced with, or worked for the Pentons. It brought home the core belief of the MFF which is to bring motorcycle riders together as a community.
Todd and John signing movie posters
To find out more about screening Penton: The John Penton Story in your town, check out their website!
Perry King at the MFF Ride & Repeat
Fresh off the press, or whatever machine is used to print it, our new Ride & Repeat banner saw its debut, thanks to Aim Expo, Schuberth, and Held. The photo booth was set up all weekend with a beautifully customized Honda CB550 Four courtesy of Cafe Moto Club, and the crowd loved it. Even actor Perry King, who was there to host the AMA Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, stopped by.
Co-Founder (also Cine Meccanica host and history of vehicular film nut) Corinna was pretty stoked to talk to Perry about his first screen appearance on 2 wheels, in the classic greaser flick The Lords Of Flatbush (1974)
The Schuberth crew
Be sure to follow the MFF here, on Facebook and on Instagram for more exciting news coming soon! We’ve got plenty more in store for you, so keep watching this space. Until then, keep those wheels and cameras rolling!
-Matt ‘Howl On Wheels’ Howell and The MFF Crew