1. Project Description

a. Logline

Flow Wolf is a cinematic exploration of the science and soul of peak performance, following athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs as they enter a heightened mental state called “flow” where action becomes effortless and excellence, instinctual.

b. Synopsis

Flow Wolf is a feature-length documentary that journeys through the lives of individuals who chase the elusive state of flow, a mental zone where skill, challenge, and presence align to create extraordinary results.

The narrative follows Oliver and Māyā; a filmmaker and explorer of conscious experience, and his wolfdog, as they seek out masters and teachers of flow across diverse disciplines where they live and play (breathtaking landscapes:)

Interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, movement coaches, and flow theorists provide the intellectual framework. Meanwhile, immersive footage, captured through drones, 360 cameras, and slow-motion cinematography, place the viewer inside each subject’s peak experience.

The film builds to a climactic sequence where each character faces their pivotal challenge. Success is not just about external accomplishment, but internal alignment. Flow Wolf becomes a blueprint for viewers to access their own highest state of being.

We've accessed key subjects in the flow world across art, sport, and business. Initial filming and interviews have already taken place, and we’ve identified powerful voices in neuroscience and high-performance psychology to round out the story.

c. Topic Summary

Flow State definition: A mental state of complete absorption and focus where time fades, distractions disappear, and performance peaks.

Benefits:

Enhanced productivity and creativity
Increased enjoyment and fulfillment
Greater sense of control and mastery

The pursuit of flow is more relevant than ever in an era overwhelmed by distraction, burnout, and disconnection. In a world saturated with disinformation, performative self-worth, and manufactured reality, Flow Wolf offers a powerful counter-narrative. Reconnecting audiences with what is real, immediate, and deeply human: presence, skill, creativity, and the pursuit of meaning through action. In contrast to the digital noise and curated illusion, flow is visceral truth; felt in the body, forged through discipline, and expressed in performance.

This project was born from a personal crucible: surviving a deadly assault sparked the question of what makes life truly worth living. While reviewing my life, I found my answer not in safety, but in intensity; in the moments where I was "in the zone", whether through art, action sports, or creative production. That near-death-experience inspired this film.

As our society shifts toward wellness and performance optimization, flow has emerged as a defining concept; featured in bestselling books, elite training programs, and corporate workshops. Yet most people still don’t know how to find it or what it feels like. This documentary will change that.

We’ll explore:

The neuroscience of flow (dopamine, focus, and the prefrontal cortex).
The emotional and spiritual transformation that comes from mastery.
The cultural diversity of flow across disciplines and continents.
The risks, sacrifices, and revelations of pursuing something intangible.

To engage a broader audience, Flow Wolf will feature recognizable figures from sports, art, and business as entry points into the world of flow. Paired with insights from leading neurologists and psychologists. This blend of star power and scholarly rigor will help position Flow Wolf as both culturally relevant and intellectually substantial, expanding its reach across both mainstream while planting a powerful seed: that everyone can unlock their own superpower.

d. Artistic Approach

Visually, Flow Wolf fuses stylized cinematic aesthetics with visceral, immersive realism. The camera becomes a participant; floating, diving, gliding, mirroring the internal state of our subjects. To convay the flow experience we use:

High-frame-rate slow motion to visualize the feeling of slowed perception during flow.
First-person action cams (GoPro, Insta360) for kinetic intimacy.
Drone cinematography to expand scale and sensation.
Cinematic music and ambient sound design that flows with movement.
Neuroscience-inspired motion graphics to illustrate complex ideas clearly and memorably.

The film is paced like a flow cycle: struggle, release, flow, recovery. Our editing rhythm reflects this cycle, giving viewers a sensory and psychological immersion.

e. Project Stage and Timeline

Currently, Flow Wolf is in late-stage development. We’ve conducted research, filmed preliminary interviews, and begun further subject outreach and location scouting.

Projected Timeline:

Pre-Production: 3 months (subject confirmations, initial fundraising, logistics)
Production: 3 years (international and domestic shoots in epic locations)
Post-Production: 6 months (edit, music, VFX)
Distribution Launch: 3 months (festivals, streaming, campaign roll-out)Estimated Completion: Q1 2028

2. Audience and Distribution

a. Distribution and Marketing Strategy

We aim for a hybrid release strategy: premiere at top-tier festivals (SXSW, Tribeca, Hot Docs), followed by limited theatrical, educational licensing, and a global streaming release via platforms like Netflix, Apple TV, or Amazon Prime. We will build anticipation through subject specific shorts, social media micro-trailers, and collaborations with action sports, mindfulness, and peak performance communities.

b. Intended Audience

Flow Wolf will resonate with:

Action and adventure sports fans (skate, surf, martial arts, paragliding)
Creatives (dancers, musicians, performers)
Entrepreneurs and business leaders exploring peak productivity
Psychology, wellness, and neuroscience communities
Millennials and Gen Z interested in self-mastery and biohacking

We are partnering with artists, athletes, influencers, and thought leaders to organically reach these groups.

c. Audience Engagement and Social Impact

Flow Wolf will spark dialogue around mental health, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Our engagement strategy includes:

Community screenings with mindfulness and sports organizations
Digital UGC campaign: “What’s your flow?” with viewer-submitted content
Partnership with performance optimization and wellness groups for educational outreach
Workshops and school curriculum materials focused on peak performance. Our goal is to inspire audiences not just to admire flow—but to seek it in their own lives.

3. Key Creative Personnel

a. Bios of Key Creative Personnel

Oliver de Lantsheere - Director/Producer, artist, athlete and creative strategist. With a background in immersive storytelling and cinematography, Oliver has made a career of documenting elite performers and extraordinary human feats around the world. His work fuses cinematic storytelling with real-world grit and emotional authenticity.

Māyā - Natural Flow Teacher Movement artist and "in the moment" educator. Maya brings a somatic and primal lens to the project, bridging high-level athletic performance with embodied wisdom.

Advisors (Partial List):

4. Fundraising Strategy and Grant Impact

a. Fundraising Strategy

Our strategy includes a blend of grant funding, private equity from aligned investors (sports, wellness, and lifestyle brands), in-kind sponsorships (gear, locations), and a targeted crowdfunding campaign during post-production. We are also exploring co-production deals with streaming platforms and independent production companies.

b. Funding to Date

Source

Amount

Status

Private Angel Investor

$125,000

Secured

Crowdfunding Campaign

$25,000

In Development

Brand Partnership (TBD)

$30,000

In Development

Sundance Documentary Fund

$TBD

To Be Applied

Catapult Film Fund

$TBD

To Be Applied

c. Amount Requested / Grant Impact

We are requesting [$225,000] to support international location filming, particularly sequences in Japan, Brazil, and Europe where our subjects are based. The grant will directly fund crew travel, specialized gear rentals, and key interview production, enabling us to complete principal photography on schedule. As well as post-production, marketing and distribution.

5. Budget

a. Comprehensive Line Item Expense Budget

6. Work Sample

a. Director’s Prior Work

The submitted reel includes selections from past branded etertainment and documentary work, showcasing Oliver’s style—intimate, cinematic, and emotionally resonant. While Flow Wolf is a more ambitious long-form project, the samples demonstrates a command of story structure, high-performance shooting, and character-driven visual storytelling.

b. Current Sample / Rough Cut

Our sample trailer showcases athletes and artists experiencing moments of spontaneous flow, intercut with interviews expressing their experiences and insights of flow state. While the footage is preliminary, it showcases the visual approach, tone, and experiential framing. The final film will expand these moments across disciplines, with tighter character arcs, scientific backing and full narrative cohesion.