Clipping Point - James `The Machine' Deane - 2021

The feature length documentary film released in 2021 finds its home on KZbin.
The production team and myself would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this film possible. That means you guys that paid to watch this film, it allowed us to recoup some of the expense that goes into making projects like this. Without that possibility, projects like this would never be made. So thank you once again for supporting this film.
Champion drifter James Deane is set to make history in the US championship Formula Drift, attempting to win the championship three times in a row. Derailed by unsuspected obstacles, perspectives shift as he fights to stay on the track.
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If you like the film, please go and let us know what you think on IMDB. We were incredibly grateful to learn that people loved the film upon its release. If there's room in the future to look at doing more projects, that's how we know you the audience liked what you saw. It means we can take that information to production companies, develop funding opportunities and hopefully make more films like this.

[@mitchdv85]

This has got to be the best motorsport documentary of the year.

[@joshallendirector]

@@mitchdv85 🙏

[@andysheppard9727]

It 3 years old 😂 Still really good tho

[@DB.naveth]

I began to get obsessed in Drifting because of this guy. Huge appreciation to the film makers and everyone who was part of this. This means so much to people like me ♥

[@joshallendirector]

@@DB.naveth Very happy to hear that. People like yourself is why we did it. Thanks for showing the appreciation. It means a lot!

[@Cooper3471]

The fact James is now leading the championship mid way through 2024, there are levels to this and James is easily on top. It's simple, he's the GOAT

[@keshkalleshh8329]

Loved this documentary! Please make a part 2 once this man completes his streak with RTR team that covers the wreck in Irwindale and the fire in Long beach.

[@joshallendirector]

Clipping Point : Road To Irwindale?

[@ozhansharifi889]

bro dropped THE documentary and its going unappreciated

[@joshallendirector]

@@ozhansharifi889 it’s all good! We just put it out on KZbin. Plenty of love. The whole team is grateful to everyone for checking it out. You appreciate it and that’s what matters.

[@jack_davis_]

This documentary still gives me the chills…. I drive in FD PROSPEC and it’s still surreal when I stand next to James or see him walking around in the pits Love this and I think a lot of us drivers look up to him

[@joshallendirector]

Glad to hear the drivers like it, I came at this from a variety of different angles. I want to bring new fans to the sport and have it digestible but James's legacy in the sport is irrefutable, so I didn't want the fans and drivers to not get anything out of it. Enjoy prospec, that's awesome that you're out there doing it. Hope to see you out there in the big show one day! Keep the dream alive. Thanks for checking out the movie.

[@elmovaldez]

James Deane the greatest drifter ever of all times

[@NikeithaEgan]

being irish and someone whos dad was a mechanic knew james dad watching this not only makes me proud of being irish but made me cry at times seeing his dad being so proud my dads no longer here would love to have shown him this great doc really good

[@joshallendirector]

Glad to do the Irish proud. It was very high on my priorities making this film. Thanks for watching. James’s dad is one of a kind, such a pleasure to spend time with him.

[@jankesbmw]

Josh we need continuation maybe at end of 2024 when he get 4th fd championship as he is on right track to do so.

[@joshallendirector]

@@jankesbmw You got a petition going! I’m down.

[@JayJay.in_4k]

My favorite James Moment of 2024 is the win in Long Beach, the way he just fell in pure bliss, the raw emotion and the rain making the moment perfect, it was amazing 🤌

[@BubbaGTi]

Literally the only thing I've purchased on Vimeo, excellent documentary

[@adrien9647]

same excellent documentary

[@tristan7122]

I REALLY gotta say, this was a beautifully crafted, motivating Documentary, been watching drifting since 2017 and have been a fan of James for just as long, this really went deep behind the scenes and showed moments that are usually not seen if you just watch the event livestreams or vlogs of these drivers. Thank you for making and uploading this!

[@joshallendirector]

Really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@seanchurchman5785]

Watching this in 2024 with 1 round left in FD AND Drift Masters is pumping me up sooo much!!

[@miketech2]

Omg that breakdown by Tanner Foust on qualifying was so good!

[@paul.sees.cars.official]

This is outstanding, well done! This man is potentially one of Ireland's most successful sportspeople and is never mentioned as such. Like a lot of you in the comments are saying I too wouldn't be a drift fan of it wasn't for James Deane. He used to share the drift streams on FB and after watching them I was hooked.

[@johnnysheridan]

James Deane and Michael Dunlop is a conversation I'd love to drop an ear on

[@yasserabdullah2748]

I first liked drifting because I saw this guy on the KZbin platform who suddenly appeared on my homepage and forced me to watch and from there I idolized a figure called James the Deane machine🇮🇪

[@dannybennett2402]

Videos like this for drifting definitely needs to be made more of, especially for the other driver around the world❤

[@joshallendirector]

I might go see a few of them, do some smaller scale projects! We’ll see. Thanks for watching!

[@xilusyt5744]

Wow, just wow! I absolutely love this film, just finished watching. I find myself deeply relating to him and this film just makes me want to pursue my drifting passion even more, even though it’s tough for my right now! When James said he wants to give someone the “opportunity” in the upcoming years, It would be my absolute dream for that person to be me and I am going to PROVE why I’m a worthy person!

[@kapex1893]

If you're a fan of James or just drifting itself, this is great stuff, watched the whole thing at work :D

[@scottdavis2140]

This was fantastic what a roll model for young difters wanting to start there own path to be a worldwide name and legend in the world of drifting

[@theflemishbeast]

One of my favorit movies of all time😍🔥🔥

[@joshallendirector]

That’s awesome to hear ❤️

[@danielryan4126]

I have watched this documentary so many times and it is unbelievable and I didn’t mind paying for it because it is supporting you awesome film makers and James Deane the legend so well done and so glad more people will be able to see James Deane brilliant story 👍🏼❤️

[@NesamoniuMuziejus]

James Deane is the new generation DK!!

[@morganmmm]

Yoooo this is amazing. So impressive to document so much across such a span of time and across the world - not an easy film to make! Well done mate.

[@bobdean428]

Legend of drift🎉🎉

[@jameybarrentine8020]

Badass I was pinned from beginning to end. Great piece on one of the best in the world. Nice work

[@joshallendirector]

Love to hear it. So glad people are enjoying the film.

[@stuart5107]

Not all heroes wear capes 🙌 🇮🇪

[@nicoaking]

Man I miss those Worthouse S15s everyday 😂 Side note - I also miss those Falken cars so iconic

[@macsmedia6790]

Absolutely amazing video. Iv also been on the drifting scene since day 1 and remember those days well. Thanks so much for making this video, brought back so many great memories. I will.share this far and wide!! Well done to all involved in putting this together

[@boothys_sim_racin]

By far best motorsport docco I've ever watched, even pips road to le man's that porsche did. Cinematography, edit and storyline was all perfect. Killer vid that does justice for what a true legend of drifting Mr 130 is 💪

[@iSeekuYT]

Damn, since release, this been on repeat

[@Redeye_dyes]

I bought it, will enjoy it here as well ✌️

[@IDlikeanEvo]

DAMNNNN i've wanted so muchh to see this back when FD was showing the trailer!

[@marshelindra1714]

What a movie! Great job

[@DrifterAtHeart-Woocash]

Wow, what an impressive production. Amazing work 👏 Hats off for everybody involved

[@Ali4994]

What an outstanding piece of work. I hadn't thought about the unceremonious Worthouse ejecto seat for years and this has freshly piqued my interest. Especially with Darren's input...

[@joshallendirector]

@@Ali4994 👀

[@domkop232]

Legend.

[@tinayarhind-su8ms]

Amazing video deserves more views

[@tnpny]

The James Shanahan like was absolutely classic

[@Project249]

Proud to be apart of this. ❤

[@joshallendirector]

@@Project249 couldn’t be more grateful for your work on this! The voice of the movie 😎 ladies and gentlemen Peden Nielsen 👏 I’ll be giving you a proper shout in a little Q&A clip sir. Wouldn’t have been able to finish it without you ❤️

[@AlmeloNoordOost1994]

We need the candymachine back in FD together🙏🙏

[@georgeharlow224]

Unreal production on this piece. Keeping an eye on this space! 👏🏻

[@mobdarnell]

I'm genuinely surprised this doesn't have a million views.

[@joshallendirector]

@@mobdarnell it’s not been out long 😅 but much appreciated! 🙏

[@Jamie-qk2vb]

Great film, machine is a weapon

[@Pikadon_PL]

Fabulous work. Thanks for sharing❤

[@foodonfilm5935]

This is an incredible piece of media, thank you!

[@millar12345abcd]

Part 2 needed great film

[@joshallendirector]

Certainly open to the idea!

[@Hi.chance]

Just came across this! Such a great watch!

[@joshallendirector]

@@Hi.chance much appreciated 😎

[@Hi.chance]

@@joshallendirector I’ve been watching James Deane compete since the Prodrift days, was nice to hear the back story.

[@craftedot7239]

you def need more than 152 subscribers after this documentary

[@khairulazizi5954]

Tq so much.. been searching for a while

[@tumekevids9696]

Solid 👍

[@BlazeTechMedia]

Such a boss documentary ! One of the best by far. Would be unreal to get this kind of quality doco following some more of the top drivers from around the world , Daigo Saito , Luke Fink , Naoki Nakamura , Fredric Aasbo , Gaz Whiter etc Such good work Josh hope to see more absolute gold in future

[@joshallendirector]

That would be the dream. Luke is a good friend and has a fantastic family. I’d love to get to know Daigo Saito’s story as well, always loved his style and his cars are from a different planet. Getting these things off the ground takes a different level of commitment though. Never say never but this film took 3 years to make and only for the fact that BC Racing came in and helped out with some expenses (when we were already half way through) this film would have never been finished. Netflix et al., would never back something like this unfortunately. It would have to be a private individual backing the project or some kind of crowd funding. I wanted to crowd fund this but no one was interested. I took it to multiple production companies and producers during the filming process and nothing came of any of it. In mainstream media world, no one gives a shit about drifting unless it’s a game show or there was some kind of overly dramatic tragedy that would make it a more widespread story. Like if James turned out to be the owner of the mafia to fund his drifting, he gets gunned down before making it to the last event of the season and he never fulfils his destiny. Now you’ve got a story they’d be interested in 😂

[@slideordie2408]

Amazing video 👏 👏 I mean my God down to the very last second, where's your Netflix deal lol

[@sammillis3431]

Bloody good film

[@AK-nt5st]

Such a great video.

[@jakewallwork2280]

Epic video! Maybe an episode 2: The Shanahans'?

[@joshallendirector]

They’re great lads!

[@SWATA27]

JD130🔥🔥👏👏amazing doco 👏👏👏👏

[@joshallendirector]

@@SWATA27 🙏 thanks for checking it out. Very much appreciated.

[@longspeed]

Great show well done

[@MrThatDan]

Brilliant movie about a great story. Thank you. Tis even even more of an awful shame that he ended up being a getaway driver for the feckin Jacksons

[@user-hl4dg1rm4o]

Hollywood must hire James Deane as a stunt driver.

[@joshallendirector]

They actually did, James and I did an interview talking about it. I might think about putting it out. Very interesting stuff.

[@thatdriftlife7629]

This was so good

[@GaragE36uk]

If everyone who watched subbed, then this guy might get some funds to make part 2.

[@chickenjonte_]

Oh cool, I wanted to watch this a while back but couldnt find it anywhere

[@joshallendirector]

Thanks for checking it out. It's here to stay now. Enjoy!

[@cichandler833]

Was on vimeo

[@vipecrx]

could have paid for it.

[@malcolmism6]

Thank you so much for bringing James's drift story to us all. I new about half of his story, not so much of his early days.i have learned something new today. Bonus.

[@jamesmcpherson5468]

Bravo💯🔥

[@iSeekuYT]

Miss Worthouse💔

[@HaiCamatti]

An amazing job! Josh, i have to ask, here in brazil i am an drift driver and announcer (also i create content for youtube). I want to ask to you if i can do an react of this piece in livestream translating for our Brazilian drift community. I have a lot of people, subscribers, drivers, team members asking me to do this, to know the history of the legend James Deane. So now, after you posted this opened here in youtube, can i realize this idea? I never do this before, cause i know this piece of art (and work) its an ppv movie, so for the respect i have to James and the team who make this, i never did it. (Cause its wrong). Now, today, what you think? Can i do this? Can i have this permission? Can i react and translate this piece of art and amazing history for our drift community here in Brazil?

[@joshallendirector]

I appreciate the courtesy and respect in asking. The whole point in putting this out on KZbin was so that people could see it. Of course as long as you make it clear what you’re doing as an introduction to the clip, then please go ahead. I wouldn’t want KZbin taking it down. Thank you again for the respect in asking permission. Much love to the Brazilian drift community. I hope to visit one day! I’m sorry we couldn’t afford to do translations and subtitles in other languages. All the best.

[@HaiCamatti]

@@joshallendirector Thank for this man, and once again, congratz for this huge work. If you want help with the pt-br subtittles, i can help it, just let me know. Thanks again for give the permission, and, i'll lovely add an intro talking about your work and share this video, asking for our community to epxress their gratitude for that here! This type of content are inpirational for us.

[@joshallendirector]

@@HaiCamatti Quite alright. I appreciate the respect and love for the project and of course the sport.

[@SkippoSkippo]

Unreal

[@Welderman12]

Is that Peden Nielsen doing the narration?

[@joshallendirector]

@@Welderman12 the one and only

[@Welderman12]

@joshallendirector knew it! He done a great job 👏 🙌

[@johnnysheridan]

#KeepDriftingSerious 😂😂😂

[@s6idaseenele658]

🙏 thank you

[@RidewithCharlie.]

Weird listening to the main commentator saying he doesn’t want James to win And then his commentary being really one sided against Deane in the 2019 battle with Wang James super humble amazing driver deserves everything he’s accomplished

[@daveyanderson6166]

Nads!!!! I miss that dude. Hope he is well.

[@jra5624]

This is great man. Really excellent work.

[@juanramos89]

So i bought it on vimeo….. “all these years of academy training wasted.”

[@edwinmejia3594]

auto play blessed me wit this one

[@RAFFMEDIA_]

James D's movie? nahh, this is 💯 fire!

[@joshallendirector]

@@RAFFMEDIA_ 🙌

[@abhirmalhotra5103]

Subscribed

[@Driftjp]

No they can't tell anything they've not been right in the moment when crashes happen they don't do replays when they need to they jump guns are biased and ignore a lot of things. That's literally the FD judges I a nutshell.

[@mrtandemslidessbtt]

Cry about it.

[@trooooyyyyy]

yes fd japan when

[@samcharman100]

It’s like Father Ted but, wid caaars

[@SaleenDrift]

Can someone explain what that backstory was with Daren and homeland security and getting back to comp in the US? I have watched this doc a hand full and can’t grasp what this was about.

[@joshallendirector]

@@SaleenDrift To work in the US, don’t quote me on this, non US citizens need a relevant visa. Darren wasn’t necessarily working for the team as far as I know, certainly not in any full time capacity but homeland security thought otherwise and because he was spotting for James on the event in question, they deemed this as working. From memory he had corresponding texts on his phone, that was good enough for them to turn him down. He just didn’t have the right visa as far as they were concerned basically. Darren obviously competed in years prior and he would have had the correct visa once upon a time. It was all a bit last minute. He wasn’t trying to get away with anything as far as I understand. Make sense?

[@philsimprezawrx]

👍👍👍👍👍👍🫶👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewperez3849]

Yea the US wants their tax $$$$

[@vipecrx]

oh, that makes me feel so much better about having paid for it. next time I'll just wait. or pirate it .

[@joshallendirector]

Do you need a hug? Myself and the team are (and this is sincere) unbelievably grateful to everyone that paid for the film. It’s people like you that mean we would even consider doing a project like this again. To scratch the surface. The film actually cost £200 a year just to host on Vimeo on demand and provide a platform to charge. So that you can even begin to stand a chance at recouping some of the massive expenditure. They also take around 25% of what good people like yourself paid. That’s without getting into the three years it took to make this film. Including the year that was 2020, where myself and my wife were unable to secure work for months on end. We actually lost our house. If it wasn’t for the contributions from BC Racing and Falken (a very small amount) this film would never have even been finished. For what was ultimately a project that didn’t make any money at all. It stands to reason that if you added up all the hours that went into it, it’s balance sheet would read minus £250,000 or thereabouts. Just some food for thought. If you still feel the same way, then please accept apologies from everyone involved. Once again, thank you for contributing. The decision to put this film out was not taken lightly but by all means, if you still have objections. I will do my best to rectify your concerns.

[@charleypert6390]

Does this mean whenever a film you’ve purchased appears on Netflix or TV, you get angry 😂 man that’s exhausting …

[@vipecrx]

@@charleypert6390 Do you not pay for netflix or TV? Does your mom dress you in the morning?

[@vipecrx]

​@@joshallendirector That's all good and well and has basically nothing to do with my point. We paid (gladly as far as I'm concerned) to watch it. Anyone can see that it is "expensive" for what it is in the grand scheme of things, comparing to the normal price of videos and that is ok because we were in for a special thing. Now, I doubt any of the people who paid for it had anything to do with your personal conditions and I'm pretty sure a lot were also heavily affected by the pandemic. Saying that, you're now giving it to anyone for free and that is not going to make you any further money, is it? So while there was no wrongdoing towards you, definitely not by those who paid, we can now see that our purchase was unnecessary.

[@davidmurphy2388]

You careless person 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jakesimspon2824]

1:33:32 an he has made that happen with his new giveaway turn key drift car 💯 . Hats off to you sir. 🩵