Episode 54: Brooke Darrow

Brooke Darrow is a New Zealand filmmaker whose film "Faster Than Fear" won the award for Best Documentary at the 2026 London International Student Film Festival. "Faster Than Fear" explores how the thrill of motorcycling sits alongside the fear of grieving our fellow motorcyclists. The film was made while Brooke was completing her MFA (Creative Practice) - Film at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, NZ/Ao.

Find Brooke on Instagram.

During this episode, references were made to the following:

(Pre-interview introduction): 

• Trail Worn Films
• Damian Rowley / Demon Rides (website and Binge Moto Podcast episode)
• Wheelie Good TV (website and YouTube)

(During the interview):

• Aaron Slight
• Courtney Duncan
• Garth Mitchell / Independent Motorcycles Ltd
• Isabelle Smith
• Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon
• "The Wolfpack" directed by Crystal Moselle
• Doc Boswijk
• Bong Joon Ho
• Jay Jankulovski
• West Two Espresso
• Bill Nichols

The Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival 2027 has launched and is now taking submissions. It is a joint production of the Reel Riders podcast and The Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast. For details about the festival go to www.advmotofilmfest.com  Submit your film at the festival's page on FilmFreeway:

• AMFF (2027) at FilmFreeway

Consider giving the festival's Instagram account a follow at advmotofilmfest

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