Jamie Paolinetti's Feature-Length Documentary film "The Hard Road" will premiere at Oakley's Interplanetary Headquarters in Foothill Ranch, CA on Saturday March 8th. Taking you inside the experience of a first-year American professional cycling team, "The Hard Road" reveals the true grit, determination and sacrifice of these remarkable athletes as they strive to pursue their passion at any cost.

The film follows the upstart NetZero team through an entire season as they experience the highs and lows that are inseparable from the sport of professional cycling. It takes the viewer into the belly of the beast as seasoned racers Graeme Miller and Jamie Paolinetti mentor a team of neo-pros who dream of breaking into the ultra-elite ranks of the pro peloton. Competing in this country's most prestigious and demanding events, the team takes on the US Pro Championship Road Race, the US Pro Criterium Championships, the Athens Twilight Criterium, the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, and many more.

Share the riders' struggles both on and off the bike as they face financial hardship, family pressures and the uncertainty of the future in what is surely the most volatile of all professional sports.

Written, directed and edited by veteran American cyclist and filmmaker Jamie Paolinetti, and shot entirely on GL-1 and XL-1 video cameras by the Greg St. Johns. "The Hard Road" is a unique and fascinating look at this thriving subculture.

WHERE:
Oakley Interplanetary Headquarters
Private Theater
One Icon
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

WHEN:
Saturday, March 8th
Party begins at 6:30 pm, screening at 7:30.

ABOUT JAMIE PAOLINETTI
Jamie Paolinetti received his undergraduate degree from UC Irvine in California. He attended film school at UCLA, studying the curriculum for the certificate film program, as well as a number of other courses in the dramatic arts. While attending UCLA, Jamie began advanced study of the Stanislavski Method for actors and directors at the Theatre Group Studio in Los Angeles, which he has continued over the last five years.

Getting his start in the commercial world, Jamie has written, produced or directed more than fifty commercial spots, which have aired on various TV networks. He has one short film and three screenplays to his writing credit. He also served as a technical consultant on the hit television program, “Ocean Blue.”

In addition to writing for the screen, Jamie is a playwright. Working extensively in the theater, he has two original pieces to his credit, one of which was produced and performed by a theater company in Santa Monica, California.

The Hard Road is Jamie's most ambitious project to date: a feature-length documentary, which he wrote, directed, and edited. Currently under review by a number of cable networks, it will be submitted to festivals in 2003, made available on home video and DVD the same year, and will be seen in limited screenings in conjunction with cycling events across the country.

Would you like to attend? For guest list inquiries, or more information, please contact:

Jaime Nichols
Tel: (213) 820-1543
E-mail: jaimesn@pacbell.net