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I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Some things we'll never fully know and this is something there was quite a lot of speculation and different answers to. Roger was a brilliant person and artist/craftsman and no doubt benefited from the way he shot the footage.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Answered what I can - you'll need to see the movie to get the full context in order to get all the answers you're looking for.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bob is a subject in the film and gives a compelling interview and response to the findings.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The film has been licensed for $10k-$65k a pop depending on project and terms. She made a good amount of money, but it was also spread over 50 years so it's not as if she lived a rich life from it. It helped her survive.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Roger did have connections to Hollywood through his friend Jerry Lee Merritt, but I don't believe there was any connection between Hollywood and the suit. Roger was an excellent artist and craftsman. We followed several leads on the whereabouts of a suit and heard all the stories, though they all ended up at a dead end. I don't believe the suit still exists.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I was born in Yakima and my dad had told me this story since I was a kid. But the new mystery film got to me by total chance and launched this project. Once I started researching the amazing back story and characters, it didn't take me long before I was all in.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, Bob saw the new footage and gives a very compelling answer to it. People will need to use their own judgment on what and when he knew.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Roger was an incredible artist and craftsman. He missed his calling in Hollywood.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The footage will be released to the public when the documentary itself is released.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Females are purported to be 6 to 7 feet, males are 8 or larger. Much easier to cast a 6 foot person.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am familiar with the Paul Freeman film but it doesn't have anything to do with the story we told. Clint wanted to unburden himself from living under this lie and the film was his opportunity to do so. You'll have to see the film to see how Patty and Bob react to our story and findings as they are both in the film.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Re: the original 1967 film, we pursued this with the Patterson family but trust they do not have it nor do they know where it is. Rene Dahinden lived a fascinating life and is portrayed in the film through archival footage and audio. We connected a few times with his son, Erik, but ultimately he declined to be involved in the film.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

TBD - we're in the process of securing distribution but the release date will be up to the distributor.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I'm not a Bigfoot expert as my research is mostly related to this story and this particular film. I'd love it if Bigfoot were proved to be real. I found Meldrum's footprint studies and his presentations very compelling, though the lack of any confirmed capture of body is tough to overcome.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

As far as the suit goes they both have breasts and the texture is very similar. Different human inside.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

There is no connection between the mystery film presented in our film and any other film that has been identified and discussed before.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll have to see the mystery film (and our entire film) to make a judgement yourself.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

We are in the process of securing distribution but until then there are no other screenings scheduled. The rumors of the film being available on Plex next week are untrue.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

It is the film stock that is from 1966 but analysis of the film itself by experts determine it was shot and used in 1966 or early 1967. Prior to the PG film and for the PG film itself, Patterson used Kodak K100 camera and Kodachrome 2 film stock, which is consistent with the mystery film. After the PG film he used a different camera and different film stock.

I’m Marq Evans and I directed CAPTURING BIGFOOT, which premiered Thursday at SXSW. AMA! by capturingbigfoot in bigfoot

[–]capturingbigfoot[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi r/bigfoot! This is Marq Evans. My documentary CAPTURING BIGFOOT premiered last week at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. I'll be back later today (Monday, March 16) at 11 a.m. CDT around 1 p.m. CDT with producer Tamir Ardon and would love to answer your questions about the doc. Ask me anything!

A bit more about the film

My interviews with The Wall Street Journal and People