Electric Shock Production’s sporting drama feature film “Off The Line” starring Samuel L. Pierce, Forrest Campbell, Chris Noordman, Doran Danielson, Jeremy Moller, Hana Hyde and Aaron Doran sets a May 13 release via Random Media.
Written and directed by Samuel L. Pierce (Get Rich Quick Scheme, The Future of Us), “Off The Line” follows Mark Stevenson (Pierce), a determined young inline speedskater, who is eager to establish himself in the sport. Upon learning that the circuit will finance and send a race team to race the prestigious European Grand Prix 24-hour race to beat the circuit’s biggest rivals Tropen Racing.
Mark Stevenson and his friend Jake Flyer embark on a journey of rigorous training and seek out a seasoned coach who is struggling with life. Their aim is not only to win the race but also to bring order to their lives.
Amidst the backdrop of business, sports, romance, and adventure, the narrative delves into the rough world of inline speed skating.
Writer-Director Samuel L. Pierce stated, “From the moment we decided to make ‘Off The Line’ I knew we had a responsibility to make the skating sequences as realistic as possible, to show the excitement of racing fast on inline speed skates.”
“We were able to film the non-skating part of the movie and the indoor skating pretty easily, El Centro was generous to let us film on the 1 day a week they were closed to the public and we filmed during the annual Battle of Seattle meet hosted at El Centro Skate Rink.”
“The challenge came with outdoor skating. Locating a track that would allow us to skate without paying exorbitant insurance rates, basically enough insurance to host a NASCAR race, turned out to be impossible. We located a local city park that allowed us to film, and then we had to find the skaters who would be available on a weekend (I was a senior in high school) who were willing to drive 20 miles south of Tacoma, coordinate Justin and his van cam availability, as well as a clear day in Tacoma in March.”
Watch the Off The Line Teaser Trailer here:
“Off The Line” includes original music from award-winning Italian composer Enzo de Rosa. The project, which is set for its world premiere in Los Angeles on May 8th, will be available on digital platforms on May 13th, 2025, via Random Media.
