Documentary Filmmaker Adrian Bonvento talked with our Gadi Elkon about his thrilling film, ROOKIE SEASON.
In 2019 Adrian Bonvento undertook the daunting task of creating his debut feature length film as a team of one, telling an incredible underdog story. Businessman and amateur racer Frank DePew purchased the assets of Rebel Rock Racing in late 2018 with the goal of testing his skill in the professional racing ranks. He hired as his co-driver Robin Liddell, a decorated veteran with 29 career wins in IMSA’s top-level series and the 2015 Michelin Pilot Challenge champion in the Grand Sport (GS) class. Joe Hall also joined the team as crew chief. The road to success was anything but easy. The team finished dead last in a 49-car field at the 2019 season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Slowly but surely, DePew, Liddell and the Rebel Rock crew built the program back up and punctuated the rebirth with a win at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and a storybook victory at Road America.
Filmmaker and Photographer Adrian Bonvento talked with our Gadi Elkon about his feature debut, his long history working with car companies and much more!
Interview with Filmmaker Adrian Bonvento:
ROOKIE SEASON is in theaters this February 25th, 2022.
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