Chris Benchetler‘s Mountains of the Moon isn’t even out yet and it’s already capturing the eyes of the outdoor sports world thanks to the behind-the-scenes YouTube series Ship of Fools. The 32 episode series highlights the creation of the movie, showing off each sport, the art direction, the filming, and more.
In the most recent episode, the crew set out to capture footage of a smack of moon jellyfish under the night sky. Unfortunately the water was quite murky due to an algae bloom and they were forced to seek out filming locations elsewhere, but they still managed to capture some remarkable shots.
About the Mountains of the Moon Project:
“From the fevered imagination of artist, professional freeskier and filmmaker, Chris Benchetler, comes a unique cinematic vision, featuring the world’s greatest action sports athletes in a host of surreal and otherworldly environments, set to the timeless music of the Grateful Dead. Pushing boundaries of what can be done at night with cameras, lights, lasers, and animation, Mountains of the Moon transports viewers to a world of infinite beauty and possibility, ultimately celebrating our shared humanity and connectedness.“
