New film. 3 weeks, 8 cities, and 1 unforgettable Euro 2024 journey with @WilliamsburgTownFC. From last-minute goals in Germany to grassroots glory at the Icarus Cup in Philly, this Bratwurst summer was all about the adventure. The journey ends, but the memories live on.
The day my drone was located, tracked, confiscated at the FA Cup Final
During the FA Cup Final 2023, I flew my drone around my local area. I was making a short pitstop in the UK, between NYC and Prague and so wanted to get some footage of my hometown. Unbeknownst to me, I flew it into a no-fly zone. It was tracked, located, and confiscated by the Metropolitan Police. Here’s the story of what happened that day.
Qatar 2022: The trip that never happened
This video was supposed to be about our epic adventure to the Middle East. We had gone all-in, booking flights from NYC to Doha, and pre-purchasing tickets to the Final. We just needed England to beat France in the QF. We know that didn’t happen. So naturally, I shrugged off the idea of documenting it – What’s the point of a movie when the climax is a no-show? However, while prepping for the upcoming Euro’s I found the unfinished video of our time in New York during that month…so, here’s the rough cut.
“Disney World of the Phillipines” – Abandoned theme park (4K Drone)
On a drive through the Batangas countryside, we stumbled on Fantasy World – an abandoned theme park. Needless to say, an opportune moment for a Drone shot.
Originally touted as the “Disney World of the Philippines”, work began in 1999. It was supposed to be fully operational by 2005. However, financial difficulties and construction delays led to its eventual abandonment in the mid-2000s. The structures and features of Fantasy World remain in a state of disrepair. Hard to say how big it should’ve been, but the huge multi-room hotel left dormant (captured briefly) suggest they had high expectations.
Play-Off Final: The Williamsburg Derby, Fall 2023
Williamsburg Town FC v West Brooklyn Albion in the Division 4 Play-Off Final (feat. George & Jack’s Taproom). Just 2 years after forming in a bar during a Thunderstorm, WTFC play in their 2nd Cup Final, against local rivals WBA. Not only fighting for a place in Division 3 next season, but also bragging rights on the streets of Brooklyn. WTFC took an early lead through Alex Tonner, though WBA responded with 2 quick goals within just a minute. Before both teams looked horns in a tense end to end 2nd half. WBA go on to play D3 football next season. WTFC went to the pub.
Watch the Semi-Final Williamsburg Town FC v AFC Richman here.
A Barmy Night in Prague (2023)
As a kid it was cool to support a crap team, as the day West Ham won something it’d be extra special. This is the story of that dream finally being realized on a barmy night in Prague. From NYC to Prague, Medieval diets, the 80s Bar, Cool Blokes/Crap Clubs, an attempted mugging, Knollsy 2.0, a man’s dream, Fran from Frankfurt, meeting Moyes on a rooftop…it’s all here, all my favorites #UECL
Williamsburg Town FC @ Woodstock Cup
Williamsburg Town FC travel to Upstate New York to play in the annual Woodstock Cup. “While heartbreak on the pitch, it’s the off-field friendships that steals the show”
Camping in The Hamptons, NY (SHORT FILM)
The Lads take an RV to the upmarket Hamptons. If you know the Hamptons, you know it’s not a place for an RV. Especially if you’re going to break down on the only road into town, blocking a fleet of Ferraris and Lamborghini’s in your wake. That was just the start of our adventure. A short clip from the East Village Mates (2020) film.
SHORT FILM: East Village Mates (2020)
One Night in Moscow (Award-Winning Short Doc)
This award-winning episode reflects on that magical World Cup month in 2018 – and the adventures we had. From watching the early games in New York, Nashville, and Mexico, through to a snap decision to head to Russia for the Semi-Finals. Everything from dodgy visas, Russian Ultras, a Daily Mail front page, and lots of memories made. Come with us, on our optimism charged video diary of that beer-soaked summer.
This is a spin-off from the East Village Mates collection. See the original video here – vimeo.com/487001771 Twitter/Instagram: @orbiterlover
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