A Line In The Sand: Chris Burkard | Sony Alpha Films

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Film Credits
Director: Elli Thor Magnusson
Camera: Daði “Deth” Jonsson, Elli Thor Magnusson
Drone: Steve Lewis
Sound: Ívar Pétur Kjartansson
Colorist: Daði “Deth” Jonsson
Sound Engineer: Sveinbjörn Thorarensen
Executive Producers: Steve Lewis, Chris Burkard, Mike Sandifer
Athletes: Emily Batty, Adam Morka, Eric Batty, Chris Burkard
Supported by: Sony, Lululemon, Redbull, Iceland Ai
This video from #SonyAlpha Films features Chris Burkard.

[@OriginalCyclist]

Absolutely brilliant. Really appreciate the effort taken to create this film. Balancing filming and making sure you get to your destination each day, the planning and then the edit afterwards. I am super impressed. Bravo.

[@archie69pr]

I love this kind of documentary film, a real mix of fun and filming the great sceneries.

[@rensbeks9795]

This looked great! The insta stories amazed me when this was happening but these images are just even more awesome! One thing I noticed, listening with headphones on there's something odd to one of the audio channels of the field recorded (interview) audio which I think should be an easy fix. Anyway, really enjoyed watching this, a long version would be very welcome!

[@jrbechthold]

Beautiful story, beautiful people. Beautiful, raw, Iceland. 🙌🏻

[@DennisKnoblauch]

Am I the only person here that thinks this could be a really rad hour long bikepack documentary?

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Uh, that would be really amazing! Do you generally prefer more long-format documentaries or is it because of the topic itself/Chris' fantastic work?

[@TheDaktylos]

Same here, was my first thought like 2 min into it. 😃

[@hoser7706]

That would be amazing. The quality of this was impeccable, but also the adventure. We all need more adventure. Check out Emily Batty’s docuvids on this too.

[@gabrieledalessio6707]

think the same.... Maybe not that long but felt the duration of the edit was a little bit short maybe.. Little bit compacted/shortened or cutted in some section (in some points you lost a little bit of the plot... it's like a long trailer in some section... for example the river cross where Chris is trying first) considering the duration of the expedition and quality/quantity of the content Brilliant in any case!

[@markianross]

Emily has done her own KZbin series of the trip kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJS7ZaBja9hnm9U

[@rogeliohubilla9470]

man. this is what you call "livin the life"

[@brennameagher1480]

Eh just ok. Beautifully shot but not much of a story here... kind of just what you might expect from a typical adventure- it's hard and it's fun.

[@RodrigoKaspary]

OMG

[@_kowono]

I've been looking forward to this, about to watch... But I love how the Thumbnail it looks like Chris Burkard is having a lot more fun than everyone else!

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Ha! 😁 Good catch. Eric and his wife Emily (professional mountain biker) probably know what's ahead, while Chris is just excited for all the fantastic sceneries and footage he gets to collect!

[@midwestautocaretransmissio4917]

Wow, incredible adventure and great story telling. I really enjoyed!!

[@XzarLim]

THIS IS AMAZING ♥️

[@BrianAgustino]

Lods 💙

[@mKonline1978]

Absolutely loved the vision of this challenge and the execution. Congratulations to the entire team. The landscapes are breathtaking!

[@MikiLotti]

What an adventure! Now I can't wait to my next #bikepacking journey 🤩🚲 Who else ?👇

[@googlekonto2851]

nobody apparently

[@brianward7724]

Fantastic!

[@sisberrycinematographystudio]

nice adventure riding!

[@stephentower9640]

Wow what an amazing video and trip, Iceland is a amazing place, well done

[@duelinglenses3210]

Epic and tranquil.

[@LuisGGomezPhoto]

Thanks, Chris, awesome adventure, beautiful scenary.

[@josiedinsmore]

This was an awesome film! What an amazing journey!

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Hi Josie, Glad you liked it!

[@Pacokepler]

Wow!!!!!!! Amazing!!! That's cycling!!! I did show it to my students, wife, daughter....

[@RyanGustiawan]

I don't know why people dislike this video...😑 huf

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

💯 Yes! We don't get it either. It's just a remarkable story, isn't it?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Incredible work, really well done guys.

[@SandraMartinez-qx6hc]

Yeiii finally!! I was waiting for this short film. It's awesome!

[@sjsokr]

Wow. Wow. Wow. What an awesome trip and so perfectly documented! Thanks for letting us come along for the ride!

[@stevelawson68]

Fantastic camera work! Really enjoyed watching this. Thanks😀

[@struan_burch]

Follow Chris's journey in Instagram. What an incredible achievement and a beautiful film🙂😁

[@hwobstj]

Exceptionally well done. What drone did you use for aerial video?

[@abikeesclerosada]

awesome!!! and there are 5 guys that didn't like it!! why?

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

No idea! But thank you for your feedback. We think it's a great short film, too!

[@sean6222]

When the bikes were falling over in the dunes, I felt that. Great film.

[@posebukse]

Puts me right back in Death Stranding, especially crossing the river!

[@synbios2009]

Amazing game...

[@paurkonyourfork]

That was unreal! I need to watch it again

[@adamrtr71]

What a brilliant adventure and fantastic filming and editing. Well done. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Hi Adam, Glad you enjoyed it

[@munawrsa]

So which part of the video is shoted with xperia?

[@RohitSingh-uh5vy]

My dream..

[@gregorysorokoletov3859]

excellence! absolute ideal format! thank you a lot!

[@bertrandwaels5595]

Speachless ! Stunning and so inspiring without a flaws. Thank you 🙏

[@aliikane]

Next level adventure and exploration. Awesome documentary.

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

💯! Chris Burkard did an incredible job with this documentary

[@cedshred1676]

Awesome film!

[@briantyhy4880]

Bravo to the brave hearts and all your successes

[@davonpointer2310]

Beautiful film Chris. Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@bartjes2509]

Beautiful film of an amazing experience in epic landscape...

[@eldonpowles4190]

What a magical trip and great cinematography, great.

[@eliotseven]

Onnum parayanilla adipwoli

[@Iamtimchung]

I love Iceland!! Is there no covid restrictions there from what I see? Because if not I need to go.

[@Allysieh]

Fantastic! I really enjoyed the journey, nice work and very inspiring!

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Thank you very much, William!

[@lgrankin]

Wow! Perhaps the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Parts of this journey remind of hiking through the Auyuittuq National Park in 1999. River crossings that were incredibly dangerous, gruelling landscape while tracking trough a picture post-postcard. Amazing stuff!

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

That sounds absolutely incredible, Lou! Thank you for sharing this story with us.

[@CoryTrepanier]

Wonderful work. Agree with Auyuittuq NP on Baffin Island, Nunavut. Was back from my second trip there in 2018, and did a short vlog style film here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZWkZayZbr17ors. (hope it’s ok to share here). Not on me of my broadcast films for television, but gives a taste of this incredible, remote part of the Canadian Arctic.

[@draganstojkovic6129]

The best bikepacking documentary I have ever seen. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Windingify]

Amazing how many different approaches there are to bikepacking.

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

This was fantastic, looks like such an amazing trip! Anyone who appreciates this should also head over to Emily Batty’s channel as she has put together some great vlog style coverage of the trip.

[@LaurentTruchi]

wonderfull ! thanks a lot !

[@gibsonwolle]

... was für ein toller Film! a great movie: cycling - nature - exertion - joy -arriving -together - enthusiasm. This film shows so much - well done! Vielen Dank

[@MrsCap2]

Shot with sony drones ?! 😉

[@deathsmilez5297]

Who did the drone parts tho

[@MaximPodbereznyy]

Definitely watching IG stories from Chris was way better than this short clip

[@MrShoji5150]

I can watch such a video all day long👍

[@ciccorilla]

Very cool guys, Bravo.

[@SebastianSavoy]

LOVE IT! But why isn't it 4K? :-/

[@r.a5928]

Amazing work guys thumbs up👍📷🎬

[@MrShiffard]

Stunning work guys! Stuff like this really inspires me to go & explore. Beautifully shot film.

[@eksmaan]

Holy shit. Epic. Cannot wait to go back to Iceland. Akureyri is on my list for sure.

[@jimixjimix5097]

I believe the travel is what it's all about in life. And I can only but hope it's gonna be THE way for me. Some will say it's a nice ad and tons and tons of money went into making all this happen, after all one can see only the top equipment brands shining here. But I can see a neatly executed filming, a piece of great cinematography in a condensed form. Yes, I know, the sponsorship was the gist (sort of), SONY Alpha and all. But then there's a huge load of underlying notions and thought-provoking nuances, so once you get all the expensive stuff shown here out of the way, you can see it's really impressive and inspiring. Great work.

[@estebana.miralles3619]

Spectacular adventure! Aplausos!!

[@Seeking-777]

Thank you very much for this very beautiful film. But why is it so short ??? I'm sure you have a lot of great shots that you took but didn't show. And your movie could be over an hour long. I suggest you supplement your talented creation with a film - A Line In The Sand FULL

[@PaulHolder]

Great experience and great achievement by them all. So funny to see Emily and Chris doing something together, it's like my Instagram feed has started merging together.

[@jakeysea]

love, love, love. i'm planning a similar trip in august, and was wondering if there was any info on the bikes used, as well as maybe a run down of the clothing they used? any have links to this info or have the info they can supply here? thank you so much.

[@vproven]

Pretty remarkable. What an epic journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Hey, that's our pleasure!

[@MARCORIGAMONTI]

Hi. The documentary was amazing. I would like to know where can I find more information about this crossing of Iceland. Tnks.

[@sophiaradecki9164]

Wow - well done! Epic trip!

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Yes it was! Thank you for your feedback!

[@jonhilmarssonphotography1378]

great documentary of an awesome adventure

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

We couldn't agree more! Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidalanmedia]

Well done Chris!

[@robasbobi590]

👏👍🇵🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👏

[@DaveAerialPhotography]

Was the drone footage filmed with the new Sony Drone? I guess we shall see it soon! If yes take my money! :)

[@squid_fish]

Amazing work Chris and crew! ...but why not fatbikes for the sand and mixed terrain?

[@yerlnyslinarez]

epic just epic

[@tiger_powers]

beautifully documented - great journey to watch :-)

[@mannyechaluce3814]

I just love to watch other people live their wonderful life adventures...........

[@jorraw]

Nice! But didn't like the hanging in the road sign part and standing on the hut roof part. But everything else. Nice!

[@travelandfilming]

Such a beautiful film n trip. I’m a filmmaker myself gearing up for my Bikepacking trip

[@danielmagana5125]

Amazing and epic, great work as a team. Cheers from NYC

[@massimilianomartini768]

Amazing video!!! ❤️

[@kevankerdcycling86]

Amazing video!! Great job!!

[@SonyAlphaUniverse]

Hey Kevan, Thank you!!

[@marctrenkelbach8329]

Very cool

[@gvnrchmnd]

Whoever gave this film a thumb downs needs to check themselves and get a life. Just once in my life I would love the chance to ride Iceland.

[@eastcapadesfrank-sylvia955]

@ 5:32 Chris is taking air off his tire. What is the block on the rim around the Valve? Pressure gauge ?

[@robertcoulter7592]

Now there's a real adventure! Amazingly inspirational! Well done to all!

[@mhilde7744]

Cool trip. "Why are we doing this?" Everyone has their version of the answer to that. Thanks for the post!

[@adriandoko]

Inspirational! Thanks for sharing...

[@danifilm7205]

so sick

[@raykleiner3151]

Excellent achievement, what an amazing documentary.

[@muzzarobbo]

why tf is a film produced by a camera company in 2020 in 1080p haha

[@PiquePictures]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!! My wife and I rode 1,000 kilometres of gravel in Southern British Columbia this past summer. This video reminds me of our adventure in many ways! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@1RA787]

Beautiful film. BAMFs for sure.

[@jamesmathews243]

Very nice.

[@alexmartins4013]

More than the gear used, the story is great. Bravo

[@JG-sc8sf]

This is epic! Hats off!! 🌟

[@joyousland]

I think there are lots of DJI footage, but clearly it wont tell us about it at the last part of the film. LOL

[@j.davidwilson4485]

Great video and adventure.. Congrats

[@feritgulkan7074]

TEBRİK EDİYORUM.... TÜRKİYE/MERSİN

[@yanyangustian5603]

epic journey & awesome cinematography 👍

[@aradhyaghosh7977]

Thanks so much for sharing your spectacular experiences...and unforgettable memories.... enjoyed watching the excellent filming and production....Congratulations and cheers....