One Seven Nine

With only 179 days, a child with a rare genetic disease inspired a community to choose joy and movement in times of adversity.

  • Sam Bechtel
    Director
  • Alexa Gilker
    Writer
    A Cohort of Guests
  • Erik Johnson
    Director of Photography
  • Sam Bechtel
    Producer
  • Alexa Gilker
    Producer
  • Erik Johnson
    Producer
  • Jessica Janzen Olstad
    Producer
  • Cody Giles
    Key Grip
  • Erik Johnson
    Camera Operator
  • Cody Giles
    Camera Operator
  • Sam Bechtel
    Camera Operator
  • Alexa Gilker
    Script Supervisor
  • Ana Georgina Ortiz
    Hair & Makeup
  • Erik Johnson
    Set Construction & Design
  • Cody Giles
    Set Construction & Design
  • Sam Bechtel
    Set Construction & Design
  • Sam Bechtel
    Editor
  • Erik Johnson
    Editor
  • Jeffrey Murias
    Post Audio Master
  • Sam Bechtel
    Music Supervisor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    57 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 25, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    41,400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Telus (postponing release for festivals)
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
    Rights: Internet, Video on Demand
  • Storyhive (postponing release for festivals)
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
    Rights: Internet
Director - Sam Bechtel
Director Statement

I've combined a lifelong passion for film, post-secondary training in new media production/design, and over 8 years of industry experience (most recently 5 of them running my own production company) to create original content, help charities and non-profit organizations further their causes, collaborated with many brands to effectively promote themselves, captured special moments on big days for wedding films, made a couple of music videos, and been contracted to edit for a network tv show. I invest in myself and want to expand my skills as much as possible so I will continue to take risks and be open to possibilities. Creativity is one of the toughest things to harness but one of the most rewarding as well. I want to look forward with excitement and behind me with an appreciation for my work.