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Chasing Electric

Chasing Electric follows Mike Calise, a passionate climate change advocate for electric vehicles, as he embarks on a journey to conquer the legendary Corkscrew at Laguna Seca on his Harley-Davidson LiveWire. The film explores the breakthrough technology of electric motorcycles, highlighted by professional racer Stefano Mesa's historic lap, where he led a field of gas-powered bikes on an EV for the first time. Through thrilling races, personal reflection, and groundbreaking achievements, Chasing Electric showcases the silent revolution of electric motorcycles in a gas-dominated world.

  • Dave Morrissey Jr.
    Director
    Producer: Our Lady of Queens, One Life to Give, Civil Defense: Red Rover, Civil Defense: ARrival (Video Game), PSweet (Video Game). Director: Down the Road (Theater), many commercials. Actor: Law and Order: Organized Crime, Mr. Robot, American Horror Story, Late Night w Stephen Colbert, Dr. Death, FBI
  • Dave Morrissey Jr.
    Producer
    Producer: Our Lady of Queens, One Life to Give, Civil Defense: Red Rover, Civil Defense: ARrival (Video Game), PSweet (Video Game). Director: Down the Road (Theater), many commercials. Actor: Law and Order: Organized Crime, Mr. Robot, American Horror Story, Late Night w Stephen Colbert, Dr. Death, FBI
  • Mike Calise
    Executive Producer, Story, Created, and Narrated by
  • Mario Garciduenas
    Director of Photography
    Honey Dragon: The Unplayed Notes, "Child" The Movie, Desperate Cowboys, Go Big or Go Home,
  • Kali Mutty
    Unit Production Manager
  • Jackie Miller
    Assistant Director
  • Will Miller
    Sound Mixer
    News of the World (Academy Award Nominated for Best Sound)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Immersive, Sports, Hybrid
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Dave Morrissey Jr.

Dave Morrissey Jr. is a Brooklyn-based producer and actor with over a decade of experience across multiple storytelling mediums. From indie feature films to immersive theater and video games, Dave’s work is driven by a passion for authentic, engaging narratives, with his creative work featured on platforms like Steam, Apple TV, Amazon, Roku, and SlingTV.

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Director Statement

Chasing Electric is more than a story about motorcycles and technology; it's about blending tradition and innovation, and the drive to push limits. From my first conversation with Mike Calise, I knew we had something special—a story not just of technology, but of personal triumph.

This film merges one man’s mission with the global shift toward sustainable tech. Using immersive cinematography, we bring the audience into the world of electric motorcycle racing, where silent power takes center stage. With each turn on the track, we challenge how we think about progress—it's not just about speed, but growth and courage.

I hope Chasing Electric leaves audiences inspired by both the advancements in EVs and the human spirit’s drive to explore new frontiers.