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ONE SIMPLE QUESTIONA film by Teresa Carey, Ben Eriksen & Derek Alan Rowe

Expected release date Spring 2013

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SYNOPSISOne young couple who seek adventure shed the comforts of land and begin a life at sea aboard a small sailboat.

Their goal, simple yet elusive, is to sail north until they find an iceberg—but they need to sail over 1600 miles

before the first possible sign of ice. Cramped in tight quarters, together they endure sleepless nights, thick fog,

rough weather and icy northern water.

In an unexpected twist, they discover how the quest to see an iceberg, like the iceberg itself, reveals far more

below the surface. With insight from seasoned world voyagers such as John Kretchmer, Pam Wall, The Martins,

John & Amanda Neal, George Day, The Pardeys, Nigel Calder, and more, the journey serves as a guide while they

attempt to answer the question which is on so many of our minds: In a world where real hopes and dreams are

often overshadowed by the demands of a misdirected society, how do we find meaningful purpose in our lives,

and stay on course to realize that purpose, then press further onward to reach our goals?

Travel with Ben and Teresa on a quest that brings them lessons in the joy of a deliberate life, a greater under-

standing of nature and a new path in the pursuit of happiness. As they roam the north Atlantic without a solid

destination they realize how demanding yet fulfilling life can be when you decide to sail against the winds and

break the conventional waves of life.

TRAILERWatch the trailer at www.simplequestionmovie.com

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CREWDirector & Editor Derek Alan Rowe

Writers Derek Alan Rowe, Teresa Carey, Ben Eriksen

Producers Doctrine Creative, Happy As A Clam Studios

Associate Producers Chuck Killoran, Marv Vanderslick

Cinematography Chris Rodriguez, Larissa Powers, Derek Alan Rowe,

Ben Eriksen, Teresa Carey

Musical Director Steve Goldstein

Original Music Steve Goldstein, Tim Eriksen

Animation Jared Rowe, Jason McGuigan

Graphic Artists James Sample, Hannah Viano, Ben Eriksen

FEATURINGPrimaries: Teresa Carey, Ben Eriksen, Dory the Cat

Secondaries: Fred Pelley, Bob Groves, Beth Leonard, John Kretchmer, Captain Paul, John and Amanda Neal,

Nigel Calder, Newfoundland Fishermen, Lin and Larry Pardey, Pam Wall, Jaja and Dave Martin, George Day.

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONLanguage: English

Length: Approximately 90 minutes

Format: HD 1920x1080 / 5.1 surround sound / PAL / 16:9

PRESS One Simple Question has been featured in Sailing Magazine, Ocean Navigator, Spinsheet Magazine, Wind-

check Magazine and many news publications. Teresa writes an award winning blog on sailing and simple

living. Her work has been published in national magazines such as Spirituality and Heath, Cruising World,

and Living Aboard. Teresa received prestigious invitations to speak at a TED conference and the National

Women’s Sailing Association. In March 2012, Ben and Teresa were featured speaker at the Mystic Seaport

Adventure Series.

WEBLINKSwww.simplequestionmovie.com

www.teresacarey.com

www.doctrinecreative.com

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Derek Alan Rowe Ever since Derek was young he has always been an ambitious artist, always having

a tendency to question the way things are done and to try to see things from another

perspective. In 2004 he was called to quit his day job to start working with a televi-

sion station as a production assistant. He quickly became one of the main editors and

content producers and in 2005 produced and directed an award-winning show called

“With All Due Respect.”

In 2008, Derek started a cooperative creative business. With Doctrine, he has

directed and edited many commercials, music videos and short films, including a

feature-length urban comedy called “Out On Parole,” a coming-of-age film called

“Gutter King” and most recently a documentary about sustainable communities called

“Within Reach.”

At the 2011 Telly Awards, Doctrine Creative won Best Animated Commercial for a

piece called “Lessons from a Tree” which premiered at a TED conference and fea-

tured Jeremy Irons as the voice of the tree.

Find Derek on IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm2779590/

Teresa Carey Teresa Carey is a is a US Coast Guard licensed captain, raw foodist, dancer, writer

and educator. She pursued studies in both the environment and creative fields earn-

ing a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan and a Master of

Arts – Fine Arts from Ohio University.

As an outdoor enthusiast and multi-faceted educator, Teresa taught for programs that

focus on personal development and an appreciation of the environment. Her love for

sailing was born out of a positive relationship with her father with whom she spent

many childhood summers sailing on Lake Michigan. She has been a professional

sailor since the age of 18 as an educator, delivery crew, and charter-boat captain.

In 2008 Teresa made a dramatic change to chase her dreams. During the following

two years she sailed solo and lived aboard a small 27 foot sailboat named Daphne

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with only her cat Dory for company. She writes regularly for her well received blog

Sailing Simplicity and the Pursuit of Happiness, plus a handful of international sailing

mazines such as Cruising World, Sail, and Blue Water Sailing. Teresa is currently

leading trips for Outward Bound in Maine.

Ben Eriksen Ben’s passion for the sea was cultivated along the shores of Stonybrook Harbor

on Long Island, NY. There, as a young bayman, every day was spent on the water.

Intimately connected to his environment, Ben noticed changes to the marine ecosys-

tem. This led to a degree in Human Ecology from Connecticut College where studies

were focused in marine biology.

In 1992 Ben attended a semester program with Sea Education Association where he

spent three months aboard a 125ft schooner. The experience ignited a passion for

sailing, which led to many professional positions aboard traditionally-rigged sail-

ing vessels, yachts, motor vessels. Ben holds a 100 ton US Coast Guard Master’s

License and has logged over 25,000 sea miles.

A motivated and talented self-learner, Ben used his creative energy to become a

successful independent web and graphic designer, and filmmaker. He is also a

drummer, runner, and raw food enthusiast. Currently, Ben is working aboard

schooners in Maine as relief mate.