AMERICAN DIRECTOR WILL PRESENT HIS FILM

The much-anticipated European festival Route 66 will also feature a showcase of very interesting and attractive films about our most famous road in the world.

We have already written several times about the Saturday premiere of David Havlena's film about the American journey of rock Doggy (starting at 5 PM).

Tomas Zindler, director of three popular Czech Route 66 films, will also be present in person. In the Friday afternoon program, he will talk about how to captivatingly film full-length documentaries with an old road as the main hero and will also screen one of them.

But our Friday cinematography doesn’t end there: film director Eric Carle Jr., a two-time Emmy Award winner among other honors, will fly in from the United States to present his television series titled DRIVEN: RETURN TO ROUTE 66 to the festival attendees.

I highly recommend that you visit us at the Route 66 festival center in Pavilion B and enjoy some great road movies!

Here is a brief artistic biography that director Eric Carle Jr. has sent us:

Eric Carle Jr. is an Emmy award-winning American director and cinematographer with over 20 years of experience whose portfolio spans diverse genres and platforms, from live sports coverage and cable television programming to documentaries and independent feature films. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana of Slovakian-Irish descent, Eric Carle Jr got his start as a camera operator for Cox Communications before transitioning into directing and producing independent horror movies and behind-the-scenes footage for feature films in the Hollywood South market.

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Driven: The Mother Road is a five-part limited series on Route 66 that delves into the rich history and cultural significance of America's most iconic highway. Originally airing on Yurview as a two part featurette Getting Our Kicks on Route 66 and followed by three episodes of Driven: Return to Route 66, the series won two Emmy awards, three Telly Awards, including the Gold Telly Award for Reality TV, and received five Emmy nominations.

The show takes viewers on an immersive journey through the heart of America, exploring the unique landscapes, people, and stories that define the "Mother Road." Each episode follows host Tom Gregory along the stretch of highway from America’s heartland to Santa Monica, California, exploring Route 66’s role in shaping culture, the automotive industry, and what makes this road a symbol of freedom in America and abroad. Audiences are treated to a diverse array of segments, including interviews with local historians and authors, including Michael Wallis and Jim Hinckley, visits to iconic landmarks, and profiles of the small-town businesses that have thrived along the route for decades. As Driven: The Mother Road invites viewers to explore this legendary highway's enduring charm, it inspires a deeper appreciation for the spirit of adventure and discovery that defines Route 66.