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FOR ALAN Short Narrative Documentary/Drama Dur:15min Produced by Olivia Woodroffe and Paul Shale Directed/Written/Filmed by Dimi Nakov YouTube Link to watch the Whole Film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maNi38c6vPk In December 2009, New Zealander Mal Law made history by becoming the first person ever to run NZ's 7 mainland Great Walks in just 7 days -- a total distance of 360 kms in the longest week of his life. FOR ALAN - IMDb Page http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677535/ "For Alan" was amongst the official selection and nominated for best documentary at The British Independent Film Festival 2011 ... http://www.thefilmfestivalguild.com/#/biff-7th-may-screenings/4549850097 Official Selection and Finalist at Wanaka Mountain Film Festival 2010 Official Selection and Screened in Heart of Gold International Film Festival 2011 http://www.heartofgold.com.au/2011-program/?view=64%2CForAlan It was an adventure to honor the memory of his brother Alan, who died as a teenager from leukemia. In completing the 7in7 Mal raised more than $85,000 for the Leukemia & Blood Foundation of NZ and so helped make a huge difference to people suffering from this cruel illness. Mal Law's Quote: "I suspect that the experience of losing my 'big bro' when I was just 9 years old has had quite an impact on my life. It's difficult to imagine that it hasn't shaped the person I am today -- for better or worse -- in some way or other. Perhaps this is what gives me the fight to take on big challenges? Who knows?" "No matter. Alan, this one is for you bro'