Gravitas Ventures, a reputable independent film distributor, successfully landed the rights to distribute “Between the Beats,” a documentary film focusing on San Francisco’s rave scene during the early 1990s, in the United States and Canada. The film’s profoundly influential ripple on the Bay Area is fascinatingly represented.
Directed and produced by the creative duo of Martin O’Brien and Mike Koeppel, this cinematic masterpiece shines a spotlight on influential figures during the rave scene’s early days. Names like DJ Harvey, Brian Behlendorf, DJ Doc Martin, and DJ Dan come alive—the film looks into the do-it-yourself (DIY) mindset and the psychedelic community spirit that were the scene’s founding principles.
“Between the Beats” delves deeper into the organization and appeal of these all-night electronic music dance parties. It represents how these events didn’t just captivate diverse groups but also served as a launchpad for many attendees. These individuals later made their mark in various fields, including the global dance music scene, Silicon Valley, and activism.
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O’Brien was one of the architects of the San Francisco rave scenario. He expresses that through the documentary, he aimed to transport viewers back to the roots of the massively popular EDM/electronic music scene. He wanted to encapsulate the wonder and euphoria of those pioneering years and reverberate the transformative music and the infectious positivity the scene was known for.
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Sharing her excitement, Gravitas Ventures’ acquisitions manager, Mackenzie Maguire, expressed that this revealing journey into the San Francisco rave scene is set to enthrall audiences nationwide.
Gravitas Ventures, an establishment under the Anthem Sports & Entertainment umbrella, is planning a digital release of “Between The Beats” on October 15.
The recent times have witnessed Gravitas Ventures on a rigorous acquisition roll. They have secured rights to a variety of films, including the science-fiction thriller “The Fix” starring Grace Van Dien, seen on “Stranger Things”. Furthermore, other notable acquisitions include “My Home Unknown,” starring, written, and produced by Yaz Canli in her directorial debut. They’ve also invested in projects such as Lou Simon’s “9 Windows,” an innovative revisiting of Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary “Rear Window,” and the horror thriller “I’ll Play Mother”.
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