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My Scholarship entry - My Kind of Adventure

WORLDWIDE | Sunday, 14 October 2012 | Views [1456] | Comments [35] | Scholarship Entry

When my partner Josiah and I were debating potential adventures, we knew it should have an aspect of danger and humanitarianism. Due to the potential for human contact and the trust is takes to be at the mercy of strangers, hitchhiking for thirty days was the perfect marriage between the two.

“The Highway Walkers” was my first feature film venture. We shot 3-5 minutes web shorts while we were on the road to keep people excited about the final film. I have learned a lot in the last year and a half. The guidance of JJ Kelley of National Geographic was very valuable. The majority of my film knowledge came from trial and error and absorbing what I see work in other travel shows and applying my own variation on those techniques.

?This scholarship will be given to someone that has set the foundation for a travel film career. I have done the work and proven myself competent to handle the challenges of adventure film editing. I don’t receive any income from Highway Walkers Media, it is simply a dream I pump time and energy into in hopes that an opportunity will arise. This scholarship would hone the skills I have acquired and fill my spirit with the work I love to do: telling stories.

Tags: Travel Film Scholarship 2012

Comments

1

This guy gets it!

  Curtis Moore Oct 14, 2012 10:28 AM

2

Amazing entry!

  Laura Oct 14, 2012 3:51 PM

3

Keep going, Darrell!!

  Michelle Baldwin Oct 15, 2012 4:24 AM

4

Thumbs up!!

  Michelle Baldwin Oct 15, 2012 4:25 AM

5

My kind of adventure too!!!

  Donald Smith Oct 15, 2012 4:26 AM

6

Love it!

  Avery Shrine Oct 15, 2012 4:27 AM

7

Might be giant!

  Jonah Whittle Oct 15, 2012 4:28 AM

8

:D

  Paula Oct 15, 2012 4:29 AM

9

You rock!!!

  Pete Cloud Oct 15, 2012 4:30 AM

10

Sounds like the person who fits the intership!

  Mary Oct 15, 2012 8:40 AM

11

Looks and sounds great. You fit the description. Good luck

  Jim Oct 15, 2012 8:50 AM

12

Great adventure; my 9 year old Grandson has been inspired by this film. Expect the best from people; pass kindness along.

  Martha Oct 15, 2012 2:01 PM

13

Wow! bringing the good days back from the hippie era of hitching across states

  elton Oct 15, 2012 2:44 PM

14

Great film from an exceptional young man!

  Dave Poush Oct 15, 2012 3:01 PM

15

I really enjoyed the sentiment - put yourself out there, trust in the human spirit, go with the flow and say YES! A beautiful way to live life :)

Check out my submission too please and tell me what you think. I wish you luck!

  jamieoliveira Oct 15, 2012 6:40 PM

16

I wish I filmed a "Learning How To" submission where you taught me how to do that Mongolian Throat Singing... while jumping off rocks into that swimming hole.

  jamieoliveira Oct 15, 2012 6:46 PM

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I was very impressed with your documentary!

  Eric Oct 15, 2012 10:06 PM

18

WOW!

  Aaron Oct 16, 2012 3:54 AM

19

Amazing message. Can't wait to see more from Darrell Johnston!!!

  Elsie Oct 16, 2012 3:55 AM

20

Say yes to life. Love it.

  Mamie Oct 16, 2012 3:56 AM

21

This guy gets it.

  Michelle Oct 16, 2012 4:01 AM

22

two thumbs way up!

  Joey Oct 16, 2012 4:02 AM

23

Anyone who can Mongolian throat sing gets my vote! Great job, Darrell!

  Nick Oct 16, 2012 4:07 AM

24

I would travel anywhere with this guy! Articulate, respectful of other individuals and cultures, and always up for an adventure. Highway Walkers is a true gem and cult classic.

  Kimberly Oct 16, 2012 9:58 AM

25

Wow, perfect candidate! Self-taught and passionate--very inspiring.

  Rachel Oct 17, 2012 2:31 AM

26

This looks really fun. I want to see the whole film!

  Zanna White Oct 17, 2012 2:42 AM

27

Looks like the perfect candidate!

  LGS Oct 17, 2012 3:22 AM

28

Looks like an amazing adventure and a very talented guy!

  Laura Oct 17, 2012 3:31 AM

29

very insightful documentary, enjoyable. you are a great candidate .

  jj Oct 17, 2012 10:51 AM

30

Sounds passionate about travel with film experience. Perfect fit!

  Leal Oct 18, 2012 12:36 AM

31

“Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.”— Pico Iyer

This quote by Pico lyer embodies what I believe Highway Walkers Media and Darrell Johnston are trying to put forth in this world. And that is what WorldNomads seem to be on the search for. I cannot imagine anyone else as a better fit.

  Katie Oct 18, 2012 7:02 AM

32

Can't wait to see more from Darrell.

  Tami Oct 18, 2012 7:34 AM

33

Great video! Send this guy to Rio!!!

  Winston Oct 24, 2012 12:21 PM

34

A clear winner

  Suzanna Renee Oct 24, 2012 12:24 PM

35

What a great video!

  Peter Oct 25, 2012 1:13 PM

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