PASKO - The Magic Move - Film project

Hi! I'm an independent filmmaker and professional windsurfer who is working on an exciting passion project. PASKO is a film that follows my recovery from cancer through the learning of a new windsurfing move that is named after legendary filmmaker and windsurfer Andre Paskowski. This summer marks 10 years since Andre passed away from the very same disease I battled. Creating a high-quality documentary film has always been a dream of mine, and I've finally found the perfect story I want to tell through this medium. With the film, I'm hoping to raise awareness on the topic of testicular cancer and mens mental health, as well as showing the world the beauty of windsurfing. I'm looking for your support to fund some production costs of this movie like the hiring of a cinematographer, the costs of post-production and the costs of distribution. Any bit of help would be greatly appreciated!

Film Synopsis:

Recovering from testicular cancer, professional athlete and filmmaker Maarten Molenaar embarks on a journey to Fuerteventura to learn a new freestyle windsurfing trick - the Pasko. Named after European Champion and revolutionary watersports filmmaker Andre Paskowski, who passed away in 2013 from the very same disease, the trick represents much more than just a highly technical double air rotation. Looking to regain confidence and rebuild his life after chemotherapy, Maarten sets an ambitious goal to land the move on the summer of Andre’s 10th passing anniversary. In the process he explores the legendary filmmakers story and comes to terms with the toll the disease has taken on his own mental and physical health.