Poacha’s Journal is a documentary short film of 5 minutes 35 seconds, directed by David Peacock and Andre Nutini, produced by Tobias Reindl and Oliver Rienzner. Made between Austria and Canada, the film explores the world of mountain biking, offering an intimate visual reflection on the connection between sport, freedom and creativity.
The documentary follows the viewpoint of a bicycle builder, who uses his inner journal to describe how mountain biking is changing over time. Through sketches, designs and personal reflections, the protagonist questions the deeper meaning of riding and the search for freedom represented by that gesture.
The visual sequences alternate action footage and more contemplative moments, showing real athletes — including Tomáš Slavik, Christian Schriebl, Korbinian Engstler and Justus Rudolph — in contexts of descents, turns and climbs along mountain routes. The cinematography combines digital, RED and 16mm film, creating a visual language that unites dynamism and poetry.
The film's central message is one of the connection between simplicity and beauty, between the technique of athletic movement and the freedom it brings. Poacha’s Journal presents itself as an ode to mountain biking, but also as a meditation on the relationship between human beings and the natural landscape, highlighting how a shared passion for riding and adventure unites people from around the world.
Completed on 23 March 2025, the film is neither a student project nor the directors' first work; both are already active in sports and action documentaries.
Film Details
Title: Poacha’s Journal
Original title: Poacha’s Journal
Director: David Peacock, Andre Nutini
Production: Tobias Reindl, Oliver Rienzner
Country: Austria
Language: English
Running time: 5 minutes 35 seconds
Genre: Documentary (Short Film, Action Sports)
Sport featured: Mountain biking
Protagonist(s): Tomáš Slavik, Christian Schriebl, Korbinian Engstler, Justus Rudolph
Completion date: 23 March 2025
Premiere: [Not specified]
Distributor: [Not stated]
Shooting format: RED, Digital, 16mm, 16:9, black and white and colour
Director's first film: No
Student project: No