RECharge Across America

Early prep

    * Create list of contacts for hunting for potential charging sites
        * Utilities
        * Departments of Transportation
        * City government entities
        * Business promotion entities
        * Fire stations
        * RV parks
        * Auto garages
        * Metal shops
        * Truck stops
    * Create list of contacts for media outlets
        * Newspapers (local, major metro, national)
        * TV (local, major metro, national)
        * Radio (local, major metro, national)
        * Special interest (EV, environment, etc)
    * Create list of contacts for potential talk locations
        * Local EV clubs to work with
        * Local environmental groups to work with
        * National EV organizations
        * National environmental groups
        * Schools
        * School districts
        * Car shows / museum
        * Events
    * Acquire or determine how to acquire (own, rent, or borrow):
        * At least two quality digital video cameras
        * 4-8 hours of memory
        * Two tripods
        * One in-car camera mount
        * One exterior car camera mount
        * Laptop or hyperdrive to offload video onto; total storage available should be enough for 150 hours.
    * Begin attempting to license media (Google Earth imagery, music, etc). Search for artists for film music.
    * Gather list of potential sources for aerial footage
    * Start list of people who might be willing to record chase footage at points along the route.
    * Gather list of any groups or individuals that could possibly help (volunteer or for fee) with changing the charger for a higher power one, if need be.
    * Gather contact for advocacy groups that might be interested (Plug-In America, Lightning Rod Foundation, etc)
    * Make packing list
    * Prep literature, maps, and props

Mid prep

    * Start acquiring items from the packing list
    * Finish acquiring items from the packing list
    * Pack up the hiking backpacks
    * Start contacting and building full and precise lists:
        * Charging sites
        * Media outlets
        * Potential talk locations
        * Camera equipment providers
        * Potential footage assistance
    * Check for road closures
    * Contact Aptera and make them aware of the trip (if not already)

Late prep

    * Test car in a variety of conditions; gather real-world data and adjust route appropriately
    * Finish making any reservations needed
    * Drive to hotel near the Petersen museum for the start of the shooting
    * Launch "RECharge Across America" tour

Post

* Edit film
* Release and promote