Announcing a new sort-of Bond movie in 2013

Hi Ajb,

My name is Matt, long time Bond fan and documentary filmmaker from Sydney, Australia. Am writing to show you a preview of a documentary I am shooting called "The Other Fellow" about real men around the world named James Bond and how the popularity of the films and the character has affected their lives. It was shot in the leadup to the release of Skyfall, a period that heavily effects the day to day life of these real James Bond's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huV9AMu16oQ

The title comes from George Lazenby's famous line in OHMSS "this never happened to the other fellow" - said in reference to his more famous predecessor Sean Connery. For the Bond's in our film this seemed appropriate, living in the shadow of their famous alter ego.

We have ten Bond's from around the world who have had to deal with numerous Seinfeld-style problems (being banned from Facebook, dealing with the police, airport security and waiters) as a result of the name as well as more serious topics such as a James Bond in the Caribbean who was targeted and shot by the local police force - "the Guyana police still joke about it, they did what the KGB, the Russians, the Germans and everyone else was trying to do for years - shoot James Bond".

Anyway please check out the trailer, its been a real labor of love and look forward to releasing the film in 2013!

Sincerely,

Matthew Bowyer
Director, The Other Fellow
facebook.com/theotherfellow

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  • theotherfellowtheotherfellow Posts: 4MI6 Agent
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  • Mr BeechMr Beech Florida, USAPosts: 1,749MI6 Agent
    Sounds like a good premise. Thanks for sharing. -{
  • ausbondfanausbondfan Posts: 61MI6 Agent
    I'm from Sydney and this seems like a great idea and something I'd watch upon release, If you need an actor let me know :)
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    cool stuff, certainly a different approach to things :))

    when its finished, will it be available to download or something?
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Just watched the trailer, I'm REALLY interested in getting this.
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  • StrangewaysStrangeways London, UKPosts: 1,469MI6 Agent
    This looks great.
    Is is going to get a cinema release?
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I am with MG....I can't wait to see this...and the bearded JB is a kick! Especialy his last statement in the trailer~~
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    I'm just really annoyed.

    Why can't I make cool films like this?! :))

    I've got so many cool things kicking around and I'd love to make some kinda showreel of them, but I aint got this guy's level of skill in that dept.

    Maybe when I get a little time on my hands someone can help me out do one?

    In the mean time, I can't wait to see the finished product of 'The Other Fellow'.

    theotherfellow; have you got a subscribers list for people to add their addresses to for updates? I'd like to know when this available and how to get it, but I don't do that Facebook thing so I can't 'like' you or anything :#
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  • LastRatStandingLastRatStanding ScotlandPosts: 296MI6 Agent
    Starring James Bond, James Bond, James Bond, Brad Davis, James Bond, James Bond, James Bond, Denise Bond, James Bond, James Bond with Marrissa Bond and James Bond. :)) This looks pretty interesting! -{
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Starring James Bond, James Bond, James Bond, Brad Davis, James Bond, James Bond, James Bond, Denise Bond, James Bond, James Bond with Marrissa Bond and James Bond. :)) This looks pretty interesting! -{

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  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    "Get your franchise right!" I'm really looking forward to seeing this.
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,828MI6 Agent
    Sounds interesting - will look out for this!
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    There is now a preview feature on this at MI6's Homepage.

    The Other Fellow - Preview
    http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/media_the_other_fellow_preview.php3?t=&s=&id=03400
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  • theotherfellowtheotherfellow Posts: 4MI6 Agent
    Hi guys thanks for all your kind comments! We're aiming for a late 2013 release, Minigeff you can join our facebook page facebook.com/theotherfellow for updates.
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Hi guys thanks for all your kind comments! We're aiming for a late 2013 release, Minigeff you can join our facebook page facebook.com/theotherfellow for updates.

    Thanks, but I don't 'do' Facebook, hence the request for a mailing list :#
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  • NeverSayDieNeverSayDie Posts: 495MI6 Agent
    Hi Matt
    I'm already a fan on Facebook. From a fellow Bond fan and filmmaker I must say
    your trailer looks brilliant! I LOVE the concept and absolutely can't wait to see it!
    Do you have a release date set? Any plans for a UK premiere?

    This was my go in the world of 007, a bond inspired music video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU5M8hC_TvE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

    Keep up the great work!
    Chris
  • theotherfellowtheotherfellow Posts: 4MI6 Agent
    MiniGeff we've just launched website www.theotherfellowmovie.com if you send a message though the contact form we'll add you to mailing list and send you a press pack!
    Chris we want it out late next year but no exact date yet, can't wait to have one.
    Your clip is awesome!! Really well done.
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