Help me make an Alcohol-free documentary!
Here is the GoFundMe link - https://gofund.me/02540b1b
Click on this link and anything you can give will make a massive difference!
If you are in a position to donate £100 or over, the more the better, you will get a credit at the end of the film!!!
Equally any amount will help so much and you will get a link to watch the movie for free when it is digitally released.
How cool will that be - to see your name up in lights!
Knowing that you were part of a documentary that will hopefully improve so many people's lives!
Here is the GoFundMe link again just in case you missed it - https://gofund.me/02540b1b
What the film is about:
Why is it so hard to take a break?
The film explores the power, influence and interference of the multi-trillion dollar alcohol industry in our daily lives. Our documentary follows my journey as I dive into the benefits of taking a break from alcohol, meeting key experts in health, the alcohol-free spaces and communities around the globe. I’ll also uncover how misinformation and clever marketing have slowly duped us into a culture that can’t seem to exist without a drink. We will look into our government's role in the alcohol mess, whilst uncovering stories and coverups that will SHOCK you!
Most importantly, we’ll invite important voices to the table and reveal how we can collectively make a difference to fuel the momentum of the alcohol-free movement to change the world!
This documentary will hopefully inspire millions watching to take a break and experience the life transformational benefits.
Community & Audience:
Our aim is to raise the awareness of the middle-lane drinker so they can see the negative impact those few drinks are having on their health, relationships and happiness.
How the film started:
Over a year ago, our Director Jon Hyatt watched my TEDx talk ‘The Limitless Pill’ whilst filming his latest documentary about health, and wondered why many of the experts he interviewed never mentioned alcohol?
The plan was for me to be the alcohol-free expert in this documentary, but the more we spoke it became clear that there was a need for a documentary specifically for alcohol-free.
Once Jon finished filming, he suggested we tell the story through my eyes and flew from Canada to the UK to film some early interviews in London and the alcohol-free documentary adventure began!
Why I am making this film:
2024 marks my 10th anniversary, alcohol-free, and I feel better than ever.
This documentary is for the hundreds of millions of middle-lane drinkers, which is about 70% of the adult population of the Western world. I was one of them.
When I first coined the term “middle lane” on the Rich Roll podcast, people understood and after millions of views and downloads later, this episode has inspired so many people. So I realised now is the time.
It’s been a rough time for everyone, especially during COVID. Alcohol consumption was a major contributor, and we’re left with the worst hangover ever. People are fatigued, depressed and suffering from poor mental and physical health.
With the recent emergence of zero-proof industries, dry trends, I’ve noticed a huge uptick in folks taking long breaks from alcohol, seeking help, guidance and community.
Our aim is to raise the awareness of the middle-lane drinker so they can see the negative impact those few drinks are having on their health, relationships and happiness.
Equally, we want to sing from the rooftops about the incredible advantages you experience when you take a break.
We want to celebrate the alcohol-free communities, influencers and alcohol-free drinks industry that is propelling the alcohol-free movement.
And finally, we want to champion you!
We want to showcase the incredible rise of alcohol-free heroes who are courageous enough to take a break and enjoy life on the fun side of the island.
And
It’s a movement I’ve championed for ten years and truly it is my life’s work.
What we will do with your donation:
Your donation will form the most important part of our documentary road map. While our producers are pitching the project to distributors, in the interim, there are many important and exciting events that we need to capture on film that cannot wait and are crucial to the story.
Your donation will contribute to production and filming, securing access to important guests and locations.
Your donations will fund the early stages of the documentary, and this kickstart is vitally important!
Here is what you get along with our eternal gratitude:
You get to say you were part of the documentary that has the power to change the world!
You get to share the joys of alcohol-free and potentially make the world a better, healthier place.
We will also be sent a link to watch the documentary for free once we do a digital release.
This link will be provided via email notification once the documentary is launched.
You will also get regular updates via email on the behind the scenes progress.
I will take you with me on this journey every step of the way, from the first interview to the red carpet.
And I am sure a few of you will get to join me at the premier event!
Are you ready? Let’s change the world together.
Cheers
Andy & the team!
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OUR TEAM:
Andy was given the title of “the Godfather of the Alcohol-Free movement” by the Happy Pear twins Stephen and David. His relentless effort spanning a decade has included starting the
OneYearNoBeer movement, and co-creating the
Dryy alcohol-free app and lifestyle brand, and cultivating community in the alcohol-free space. Andy’s captivating TEDx talk called
‘The Limitless Pill’ garnered international attention, and he has since been featured on the world's biggest podcasts including Rich Roll Podcast and The Feel Better Live More Podcast with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. For over seven years, Andy has been creating motivational content on social media through his daily posts and live interviews, singing about the benefits of a break from alcohol. Andy also trains alcohol-free performance coaches, and his 1st book, ‘The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge’ is a national best-seller.
Director Jon Hyatt - Jon is a documentary filmmaker from Toronto, Canada. During the pandemic, Hyatt released
Screened Out a documentary feature about the effects of screen technology and its use on children and adults. It was an unbiased exploration of the tech industry, speaking with tech experts, doctors, children's advocates, behavioural scientists, and families. The film garnered international attention on CNN, The Times UK, CBC and FOX, and
Screened Out was listed as one of ‘the best docs of 2020 in Variety’. In 2022, the film played a significant role in the advocacy of advancing technology regulation. It was utilised by US congressman Jamie Raskin to pass the CAMRA ACT, a bi-partisan bill, the first of its kind, dedicated to researching and reporting the effects of screen use on children.
Producer Karina Rotenstein - Karina is a producer/writer based in Toronto, Canada. She produced Jon Hyatt’s
Screened Out, and other film titles include: Academy Award and Emmy nominated
Edith + Eddie by Laura Checkoway and executive produced by Cher; Emmy award-winning series
Jane for AppleTV+ and the Jane Goodall Institute; and
10% What Makes A Hero? executive produced by Michael Moore. Her award-winning work has explored: screen addiction, elder rights, environmental activism for children, heroic acts of altruism, systemic racism in education, reparative justice, homelessness and childhood PTSD. Karina Rotenstein has worked for A-list Film festivals, including TIFF, Cannes, Tribeca and Hot Docs, partnering with international filmmakers and film agencies. Karina is a master storyteller with a passion for making films that aim to cultivate social impact.