Britton Sports Productions to Film SundayÂ’s Valley of the Sun Marathon for Documentary
Producers from Britton Sports Productions, a multimedia production company specializing in sports video productions, will be at SundayÂ’s Valley of the Sun Marathon to create a 60-minute documentary about the eventÂ’s festivities.
Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) March 9, 2005
Producers from Britton Sports Productions, a multimedia production company specializing in sports video productions, will be at SundayÂ’s Valley of the Sun Marathon to create a 60-minute documentary about the eventÂ’s festivities. Starting on Thursday, a film crew will begin following race director Sue Berliner as she prepares to launch the fifth edition of the race, which traverses much of the East Valley.
The production will include video course maps, pre - and post-race festivities, behind-the-scenes action and interviews with elite runners. Race participants will also have an opportunity to be interviewed and included in the final production.
“Not only will the documentary showcase the race and its participants, it will also highlight the communities and businesses throughout the East Valley. This production is sure to generate a lot of exposure,” said Berliner. “We invite anyone who wants to be a part of the fun to come out and see some great racing action.”
Marathons documented by Britton Sports Productions this year include Carlsbad, Florida Gulf Beaches, Callaway Gardens and Pacific Shoreline. Copies of the Valley of the Sun Marathon documentary will be available at http://store. yahoo. com/yhst-44852175492275/vaofsunmadvd. html (http://store. yahoo. com/yhst-44852175492275/vaofsunmadvd. html).
About Britton Sports Productions
Based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Britton Sports Productions specializes in creating marathon and half-marathon video productions in DVD format. Each production is filmed in high definition and directed by Emmy-winning producer Gina Miller-Parker. In addition to sports productions, the company also produces infomercials, commercials, cooking programs and electronic press kits for major motion picture releases. For more information, please visit http://www. mrbritton. com (http://www. mrbritton. com).
About the Valley of the Sun Marathon
Now in its fifth year, the Valley of the Sun Marathon will be held on March 13, 2005, with the expo taking place the day before at the Rendezvous Center and Greens of the Mesa Convention Center. The race has become the second largest March marathon in the nation, attracting runners from all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Africa. Each race -– the marathon, relay and half-marathon -– features point-to-point, descending routes which wind through desert backdrops highlighted by breath-taking valley views, the world-class Las Sendas golf community, historic Falcon Field Airport, blossoming orange groves and beautiful residential neighborhoods.
In addition, representatives from Britton Sports Productions will be on the course filming for a documentary of this yearÂ’s race. To encourage health and fitness for the whole family, the event also includes a 3-mile run and Free Kids K. Race registration is available online until March 9 or in person at the expo on March 12. Three Mile participants can register on Sunday morning. For more information, visit http://www. valleyofthesunmarathon. com (http://www. valleyofthesunmarathon. com) or call the race hotline at 480.647.5373.
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