Mastery

Tells the story of a cycling enthusiast-father who has developed a synergy to the bike. It is also an encouragement for young apprentices and novices to surrender to a craft; on the other side of a potentially lonely journey, lies a ticket to freedom.

Credits / Collaborators / Cast

Starring
Lloyd Taylor – @lloydtaylorrealtor

Director & Editor
Justin Brando – @justinbrandofilms

Writer
Lloyd Taylor
Justin Brando

Producer
Ryan Sassouni – @ryan_sassouni
Lloyd Taylor
Justin Brando

Director of Photography & Colorist
Justin Brando

Original Score
Adam Schmieder – @chictapi

Sound Design
Justin Brando
Adam Schmieder

Production Assistant
August Taylor – @augusttaytay
Dawson Taylor – @dawsontaylor___
Kevin Schloss – @kevin8austin

Cycling Jersey & Bibs: Pro+ men’s apparel courtesy of Rocket Science Sports – @rocketsciencesports

The story behind the film

Cyclist Lloyd Taylor reflects on the three decades he has spent riding his bike, showcasing his early morning route and routine. He shares how the bike has been more than just a utilitarian tool for commuting and exercise in his life; it’s also been a tool for personal discovery, providing opportunities for his family and himself that far exceed those he had growing up. Lloyd invites young apprentices and novices to embrace the potentially lonely act of beginning a new craft, assuring them that their time invested will bring them closer to self-mastery.

FILM DETAILS

Genre: Documentary / Sports
Country: USA
Language: English
Length in minutes: 4:13
YEAR: 2024