Lights, Camera, Coasters! - The Team Behind ACE’s Schwarzkopf Documentary

Join us as we chat with the production crew of the Anton Schwarzkopf documentary "Legacy of Schwarzkopf," (debuting 2024) and meet the team behind the masterpiece - Kris Rowberry, Nicholas Laschkewitsch, Robert Ingle, and Scott Schaffer. 

Hear about their adventures and challenges filming on location to capture Schwarzkopf’s groundbreaking roller coaster designs! 

In This Episode: 

• [00:23] - Jessica Welcomes the Crew to Our Show 
• [01:41] - Kris Rowberry (Executive Producer) Introduces the Team 
• [02:41] - Nicholas Laschkewitsch (Director, Editor) 
• [04:23] - Robert Ingle (Executive Producer) 
• [05:27] - Scott Schaffer (Cinematographer) 
• [09:27] - Collaborating with Parks During Filming 
• [11:00] - Filming at Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington, TX)
• [16:51] - Road Trip Highlights from the Crew 
• [18:04] - Meeting Gary Slade of Amusement Today 
• [19:35] - Wonderland Park (Amarillo, TX) 
• [26:02] - Visiting the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA) in Plainview, TX 
• [37:00] - Windy Weather at Sea World San Antonio 
• [42:58] - Rest Day at Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX) 
• [44:16] - ZDT's Amusement Park (Seguin, TX) 
• [45:57] - Circuit of the Americas (Austin, TX) 
• [51:40] - The ACE Advantage 
• [53:02] - Closing Statements 

Background:

• Pioneering German engineer Anton Schwarzkopf revolutionized roller coaster design with his iconic rides installed in parks worldwide. This documentary will showcase his lasting legacy.
• ACE members enjoyed a sneak preview of the film at Coaster Con 2022. See it here. 

Share feedback on this episode at podcast@aceonline.org. ACE is a non-profit dedicated to the enjoyment, history, and preservation of roller coasters globally. Discover more at www.ridewithace.com. 

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