Paul Taublieb is a multi Emmy-winning filmmaker renowned for his work in action sports and motorsports. He has directed and produced numerous feature documentaries, television series, and viral videos. His notable works include "Unchained: The Untold Story of Freestyle Motocross", "Blink of an Eye" and his latest film "Pay Dirt:The Story of Supercross" comes out in theaters in January, 2025.
"Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross," is a documentary that delves into the world of Supercross racing. Narrated by Academy Award-nominee Josh Brolin, the film features prominent figures in the sport, such as Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, and Brian Deegan. It premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 19, 2024.
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Impact of the Los Angeles fires
04:45 Paul Taublieb’s filmmaking roots
06:01 Role in creating X Games and freestyle motocross competitions
10:58 The challenges of event promotion
12:54 Storytelling within the live event world
14:12 Noah Taublieb on growing up in a creative household
16:10 Building trust and rapport with documentary subjects
18:15 Creating "Blink of an Eye"
21:52 Creating "Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross"
26:10 Josh Brolin was the key to getting “Pay Dirt” made
29:34 Creating vignettes for social media
32:00 The importance of music in storytelling
32:45 The visual puzzle pieces come together
36:32 Working with large brands creating content
40:55 Creating “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau”
44:45 The importance of supporting perspectives in documentary filmmaking
49:50 Challenges creating "Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross"
52:07 The timeline of creating "Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross"
53:30 The importance of Supercross to Monster Energy
54:35 The social media approach for promoting films
56:07 The importance of gathering behind-the-scenes materials
57:38 How can RACER approach visual storytelling?
1:01:50 What traits does a creator need?
1:04:00 "Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross" as a love letter to the sport
1:04:55 Interviewing big names of the sport
1:06:22 The relationship with the viewer in movie-making
1:11:30 The intensity and rivalries of Supercross
1:20:03 Noah and Paul Taublieb on their Creative Drives