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From Intern to Tour Manager: 16 Years Behind the Scenes of EOFT

A conversation with EOFT project manager Daniel Przyhodnik

Through our events, we want to create places where the outdoor community can come together. Because even though our cell phones are our constant companions these days and people mainly connect on digital platforms, we still believe in real-life encounters.

In this interview with Daniel Przyhodnik, the EOFT project manager, you’ll learn more about what it’s like to organize a film tour like the EOFT and how things have changed over the years.

Daniel, what does it feel like when you think back to your first EOFT?

I definitely wouldn't have imagined back then that 16 years later I'd be sitting here as the person in charge of EOFT. On my first tour I was an intern, helping the team across nearly 80 events. It was incredibly exciting and truly one of a kind! When you're on the road a lot, it feels a little like a rockstar life — a different city and new faces every day. But of course, I had a lot less responsibility than I do today.

What's changed since then in terms of organization and booking?

The tour has become much more complex to organize. But what really makes it complicated is the simultaneous shows. Sometimes we have up to 12 shows running in parallel on a single day, across different countries and cities.

How involved are you day-to-day as Tour Manager, and how well do you know the individual tour teams?

We have around 170 people who go on tour with us. Of those, I know about 100 really well — some of them are genuine friends. Many have been working with us for 10 or 15 years. Together, we do everything we can to work through any problem that comes up. When the tour is running, I'm reachable seven days a week, around the clock. That only works if you don't see it as just a job!

Looking at the EOFT audience — how has it changed over the years?

We see that a lot of people have stayed loyal to us over the years. What's really great is that our audience has become noticeably more female. In the past, men made up a larger share. Today it's much more balanced. That said, I'd love to see more younger people getting interested in what we do again. That's why we try to move with the times and keep adapting our communication to reach new audiences.

What is the EOFT to you, and what can it give people?

EOFT is entertainment — but not only that. It's more than just a brief escape from everyday life. I think audiences enjoy watching peak athletic performance, but they also want experiences they can translate into their own lives. In that sense, we can give people something that lasts. Even if it's just the inspiration to change their life — or their everyday routine — in some small way.

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