Blame It On The 80s - Rock Photos & Stories w/ Jay Blakesberg. Ship of Fools | Episode 06/32

Описание: Jay Blakesberg is a Rock & Roll photographer, perhaps best known as the photographer who shot the Grateful Dead for many decades. His photos are beloved because Jay was able to connect intimately with his subjects, capturing the unique vibe and energy that radiated from the band and the cultural scene around them. Jay brings his distinctive eye and knack for telling dynamic visual stories to this project.


About the Mountains of the Moon Project
From the fevered imagination of artist, professional freeskier and filmmaker, Chris Benchetler, comes a unique cinematic vision, featuring the world’s greatest action sports athletes in a host of surreal and otherworldly environments, set to the timeless music of the Grateful Dead. Pushing boundaries of what can be done at night with cameras, lights, lasers, and animation, Mountains of the Moon transports viewers to a world of infinite beauty and possibility, ultimately celebrating our shared humanity and connectedness.


Ship of Fools takes the viewer behind the camera for backstage-access to the creativity, chaos and ingenuity that went into making Mountains of the Moon. Follow along with the cast and crew as they collaborate on this ambitious film project. Episodes drop weekly.

Subscribe to learn more about the project and product drops at https://www.chrisbenchetler.com/
Mountains of the Moon Release Date: Fall 2025

Narrated by: Paul Stamets

Featuring: Chris Benchetler, Mickey Hart, Rob Machado, Michelle Parker, Sam Kuch, Elena Hight, Danny Davis, Dennis Ranalter, Alannah Yip, Hamish McArthur, Sam Stroh, Carson Storch, Hannah Bergemann, Ryan Howard, Casey Brown, Peter Benchetler, Tom Balfour, and Kimi Werner.

In Loving Memory of: Bill Walton & Michael Gardner.

MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
Director: Chris Benchetler
Executive Producers: Chris Benchetler, Stuart Haselden, Karl Aaker, Jon Callaghan, T.J. Parker, Lyons Brown, Jared Smith, Wes Carter.
Producer: Alexandra Meiners, Chris Benchetler, Ashley Otte, Tyler Hamlet.
DP: Tyler Hamlet
DP of Doc: Jeff Wright
Editor: Cody Carter
VP Marketing + Brand Strategy: Cara Williamson
Assistant Director: Zac Ramras
Line Producer: Ali Meiners
Chief Lighting Technician & Suit Development: Shane Treat
Suit Design: Katie Becker
Cinematographer: Dan Norkunas, Sean Logan, Jeff Wright
Lead Gaffer: Kyle Metzger
Laser Specialist: Jeff Vyduna
Drone Pilot: Jonathan Chandler
Drone Pilot: Rapha Boudreault-Simard
Fixer: Matty Richard
Animation: AniMORF Creative Collective

Brand partnership and support:
Arc’teryx - https://arcteryx.com/us/en
Grateful Dead - https://www.dead.net/
Mammoth Mountain - https://www.mammothmountain.com/
A New Earth Project - https://anewearthproject.com/
High N’ Wicked - https://www.highnwicked.com/
Lagrimas - https://altamarbrands.com/
Atomic - https://www.atomic.com/en-us
CMH - https://www.cmhheli.com/
Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing - https://www.wiegele.com/
IKON Pass - https://www.ikonpass.com/
Simms - https://www.simmsfishing.com/
Host Defense - https://hostdefense.com
Surf Ranch - https://www.kswaveco.com/

BISHOP TEAM
On Wall Camera Op: Rachel Ross
Safety Rigging: Ben Ditto
Rigging: Bernd Zeugswetter
Rigging: Dee Limvere
Key Grip: Bruce Henderson
Bishop Paiute Tribe: Meryl Picard