The Speed Project Afterparty

2025 | Coast Film & Music Festival

Duration: 14 min

Synopisis

The Speed Project Afterparty tells a story of a grueling, unsanctioned run from the Santa Monica pier to the iconic welcome to Las Vegas sign. With no set route, no spectators, and no rules, it strips endurance running down to its rawest form. Testing not just speed, but grit, strategy, and mental toughness. This year, Ethan decided to take it on solo, entirely self organized, with just a small support crew by his side. After 88 hours and 2 minutes, Ethan crossed the finish line covering 287.52 miles with 17,457 feet of total elevation gain.

Featured at Coast Film & Music Festival 2025 screening as part of the Running Short Films Block on 11/9 at 10 AM on the Main Stage at Festival of Arts. Check the schedule + get tickets >>

Production Team

Based in Oceanside, California, Jaden Stodart is a filmmaker with a passion for telling honest, emotionally driven stories. Over the past decade, he’s built a career capturing everything from intimate weddings to rugged adventures in the outdoors. His organic shooting style values real moments, natural light, and human connection allowing each story to authentically unfold. Jaden also creates original documentaries and adventure films, often centered around people with ambitious goals and a deep connection to movement and nature. His love for the outdoors and genuine storytelling continues to shape his work, keeping it honest, nostalgic, and rooted in real emotion.