Eryk Goczal in Energylandia
Meet Eryk Goczal, the youngest winner of the Dakar rally!
In the heart of an amusement park, where roller coasters touch the sky, young Eryk dreams of becoming a racer. While others are drawn to the height and speed of the rides, his heart beats for the thrill of real racing. Wandering through the park, he wishes for everyone to disappear, to have the park all to himself. And then, his dream comes alive – Eryk transforms into a professional racer, his off-road ATV roars to life, and the park becomes his personal racetrack. He speeds through water obstacles, feeling the wind and freedom. As he passes the final water attraction, a single drop splashes onto him, snapping him back to reality. Yet the smile on his face says it all – even dreams can be unforgettable adventures.
Full video
The idea to create a riding video featuring Eryk in his family-owned amusement park, Energylandia, came to life shortly after the beginning of 2024. We wanted to make something unique – not just a typical action-packed video, but a clip with deeper meaning and added value, offering viewers more than just impressive riding shots. With the new season preparations in full swing and the park’s opening approaching, we realized we were pressed for time and needed to complete the project as soon as possible.
I quickly began working on a script that would tell a story beyond mere action. After several park inspections, where concrete surfaces dominated, we faced a challenge: Eryk’s quad was modified for sandy terrain, which wasn’t ideal for the concrete environment of the park. So, I decided to enhance the video with trick effects, adding dynamics and unique visual elements to the ride.
I brought in Vítek Kratochvíle, a regular collaborator of mine, and we started planning the shoot in two phases. The first part took place in a closed park, where we filmed Eryk’s rides. A month later, we returned to shoot the scripted scenes, this time with the park fully open and bustling with visitors to give the video an authentic atmosphere.
After the intense filming, we moved into post-production, where we implemented all the planned trick shots and effects. The final video not only captured the action-packed ride but, with the added effects and carefully crafted script, delivered the depth we originally envisioned.
Behind the scenes video
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Credits:
Directed by: Martin Bernard
Producer: Marian Chytka
DoP: Vít Kratochvíle
FPV pilot: Vojtěch Pollák
Camera op. #1 Jan Lakomý
Camera op. #2 Filip Křesálek
VFX: Vít Kratochvíle
Post-production: Martin Bernard, Vít Kratochvíle
Sound Design: Lukáš Tvrdoň
AC: Karel Prouza, Jiří Vojtěch, Filip Hudetz
Photo: Jiří Šimeček
Production manager: Barbora Úlehlová
DIT: Jakub Gregorčík
BTS: David Křesálek
Studio motion control: Petr Velek
Client: Energylandia / Goczal family
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