One Night In New York || Aaron Herrington & Brian Delatorre

New York is a cold-hearted bitch. She’s the prettiest girl you’ve ever laid eyes on that you know could break your heart at any moment. There’s a price to pay and it’s not just on the price tag. You wake up at war with the world and then the buzz of the battlefield rings around the clock. To skate through New York is one of the most exhilarating but exhausting experiences. Before you know it you’re too tired from skating to the spot to actually skate the spot. People are in your way everywhere and they all need something from you. The biggest police force in the country is out for you too. You gotta hustle just to exist in New York and excelling relies on the stars aligning. The most dramatic weather has trampled the urban jungle and it’s riddled with cracks, potholes, glass, rubbish and weather-beaten asphalt. The character of the city is undeniable but you gotta have just as much heart as The Big Apple itself to keep your head up.  

"There are so many cities out there with similar energy, but skating in NYC is amazing because of the people, the food, the energy, and the spots of course. It’s not always the easiest place to go skate and be productive, but just being on your skateboard, you get to see the city in a way normal people would not."

One Night In New York: Aaron Herrington & Brian Delatorre from Monster Children on Vimeo.

Black Wave || Albee Layer

Take Shelter Productions after a lot of work blessed us with a new sick piece for our enjoyment.

Last year was a bit of an after thought. Seemed like everyone still had an El Nino hangover and we were neck deep on trying to finalize a documentary. We took breaks from cutting our new film Nervous Laughter by filming, but there were no trips, no hyped swells and no real concise thoughts on producing any new edits. Luckily for us this past year still provided unique days and we were able to cut a new piece entitled Black Wave. 

Check it out below and please, try to stay calm!

BLACK WAVE // ALBEE LAYER from TAKE SHELTER PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

Corneliani PASSIONS SS18 || Short Film

Legendary Italian menswear label Corneliani produced this fantastic short film highlighting five different men (Leebo Freeman, Atesh Salih, Axel Hermann, Sébastien Andrieu, and Matvey Lykov) in three different cities (London, Paris, and Milan) talking all about their passions. If you like looking good and living well, you'll be motivated by this.

Broken Dreams || Sebastien Zanella

Director, documentary filmmaker and photographer, Sebastien Zanella creates provocative films and images that explore freedom of expression and the human condition in his environemment. 
Zanella’s signature poetic style is at once haunting and captivating. His artistic approach to composition and use of natural ambient light results in truly stylistic and emotive storytelling that leave a lasting impression on the viewer. 
His short films have featured some of the biggest names in sport & artistic world, and gaining acclaim on festivals with regular awards and shared on leading publications. 
  Zanella is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Desillusion Magazine, an online and print publication dedicated to a youth who grew up on a skate or surfboard.
As Sebastien travels the US, he shares his inspiration, working dynamic and general outlook on culture, art, and adventure.

 A Documentary directed by Gabriel Novis.

 Supported by Eastpak

Broken Dreams // Sebastien Zanella from Gabriel Novis on Vimeo.

The PORSCHE 911 (964) C2 || Short Film

Grab your Ray-Bans, your best wristwatch and your favourite jacket and get ready for the classic Porsche 964 cruise of a lifetime with this short film from IVY Film Studio. Ridiculously cool....

 I could't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built myself.

 Ferdinand Porsche

The PORSCHE 911 (964) C2 Film from IVY FILM STUDIO on Vimeo.

#LIVINGOFFTHEWALL || Tattoos Are Not Illegal

Taenam Kim, known as Sunrat, owns a tattoo studio, works as a tattoo artist and is the director of a tattoo convention in South Korea, where being a tattoo artist is illegal. He is starting a cultural revolution, exposing the Korean public to tattoo culture and trying to change public opinion. Joni Els meet tattoo apprentices working in South Korea and hear their hopes for a positive future, where tattoos are seen as art as opposed to crime.

#LIVINGOFFTHEWALL - Tattoos Are Not Illegal from Vans OffTheWall.TV on Vimeo.

Travel to || Marrakesh

A few weeks ago Antoine Janssens was in Morocco, mainly in Marrakesh for a few days.

 It's an amazing destination. People are nice, friendly, helpful. They are very attached to their beautiful country. 

 Lot of great memories. !

Check it out below. 

Travel to - Marrakesh from Antoine Janssens on Vimeo.

Polar Skate Co. || In Search of the Miraculous

In Search of the Miraculous, a film by Pontus Alv. Made between 2005 and 2010. Filmed and edited by Pontus Alv. Concept and art direction by Klez Zawisa. Featuring, in order of appearance:

Part 1: Pontus Alv, Daniel Håkansson, Martin Nilsson, Danijel Stankovic, Pekka, Javier Mendizabal, Txus Dominguez

Part 3: Eniz Fazliov, Oskar Ristenfeldt, Jacob Ovgren, Phil Zwijsen, Ferit Batir, Mikael Persson, Colin Kennedy

Part 4: Alain Goikoetxea, Ben Smicker

Part 5: Johan Linö-Waad, Oskar Ristenfeldt, Mikael Persson, Johannes Marent, Hjalte Halberg

Part 6: Günez Özdogan

Part 7: Javier Mendizabal, Txus Dominguez, Eniz Fazliov, Julian Furones, Jan Kliewer, Ferit Batir, John Dahlquist, David Stenström, Jean-Louis Huhta, Christian Sjöberg

Part 8: Daniel Håkansson, Per Magnusson, Andreas Lindström

Part 9: Marcus Nyström, Daniel Håkansson, Patrik Evander, Marcus Olsson, Pontus Alv, Jean-Louis Huhta, Per Magnusson, Dirk Raßloff, Javier Mendizabal, John Magnusson, Al Partanen, Love Eneroth, Stefan Toth, Darren Navarette

Part 10: Michael Juras

Part 11: Mattias Nylén, Skreech, Dennis Busenitz, Chris Senn, John Magnusson, Sam Hitz, Al Partanen, Salba, Daniel Cardone, Jimmy the Greek, Ben Schroeder

Part 12: Scott Bourne, Julian Furones, Mattias Nylén, John Magnusson

Part 13: Fred Demard, Pontus Alv, Julian Furones, Guillaume Mocquin, Julian Viallet, Chris Merkt, Oli Buergin

Part 14: Love Eneroth, Johan Florell, Ricky Sandström, Mika Edin

Part 15: Daniel Håkansson, John Dahlquist, Mattias Nylén, Nils Svensson, Dennis Busenitz, Jimmy the Greek, Stefan Toth, Martin Nilsson, Marcus Olsson, Pontus Alv, Kos Mizkieviesz, Jean-Louis Huhta, Hans Claessens, Johan Linö-Waad, Kalle Helgesson, Martin Ottosson

Part 16: John Magnusson, Javier Mendizabal, John Dahlquist, Alexander Åkerlund, Andreas Lindström, Johan Linö-Waad, Stefan Toth, Kalle Pool B

Part 17: Danijel Stankovic, Koffe Hallgren, Hjalte Halberg, Pontus Alv

Part 18: Pontus Alv, Johan Linö-Waad, John Dahlquist, Love Eneroth, Stefan Toth, Eniz Fazliov, Tobias Henriksson, Johan Sunden, Danijel Stankovic, Per Magnusson, Mikael Persson, Marcus Olsson, Nils Svensson, Daniel Håkansson, Jonas Lindahl, Günes Özdogan, Hans Claessens, Martin Nilsson, Fernando Bramsmark, Oskar Ristenfeldt, Michal Juras, Kalle Pool B, Martin Ottosson

Part 19: Pontus Alv

Part 20: Johan Linö-Waad, Per-Kristian Hansson, Tobias Henriksson

Enjoy it below!

In Search of the Miraculous from Polar Skate Co. on Vimeo.

iPhone 7 || The Archives || Apple

In stark contrast to its recent "Apocalypse" short film, Apple has shared a new ad for the iPhone 7 which is a real tearjerker. 

 Highlighting the Memories tab in the Photos app, where you can automatically create movies from the images and videos in your camera roll, it features a man working away in a archive cutting together a movie for one very happy and emotional new mum.

 Watch and enjoy below! 

Jared Houston || Rehabilitated || Aus 2017

Jared Houston recently spent some time on the East Coast of Australia, here are some of his highlights. 

From EMERALD Bodyboard Specialists.

Jared Houston || Rehabilitated || Aus 2017 from EMERALD bodyboard specialist on Vimeo.

THE AZORES || São Miguel

São Miguel Island (Portuguese for Saint Michael), is also referred to locally as "The Green Island" - and you can tell why. 
It is the largest and most populous island in the Azores, with almost as many waterfalls as people, cliffs as tall as skyscrapers and surrounded by endless ocean. 
Follow Fraser James on his trip around the epic paradise island of São Miguel.

THE AZORES - São Miguel from Fraser James on Vimeo.

Vehicular Vengeance || The Origin of Lamborghini

You may not know that Lamborghini began as an Italian tractor company known for refurbishing old military equipment. But visionary Ferruccio Lamborghini soon switched to making eye-popping supercars. 
Hit play and learn how.

Vehicular Vengeance: The Origin of Lamborghini from Great Big Story on Vimeo.

adidas Skateboarding & Monster Children Present || Brother Shake

Monster Children followed adidas Skateboarding team riders Rodrigo TX, Lucas Puig, Dennis Durrant, Nestor Judkins, Benny Fairfax and Brian Peacock around Shanghai while in town for the adidas Skate Copa Court. 
With expectations of a smog filled, insanely busy city they were greeted with clear skies, good food and countless spots to skate. 

Adidas Skateboarding & Monster Children Present: Brother Shake from Monster Children on Vimeo.

Welcome to The Last Bookstore || Short Documentary

This short documentary focuses on the life of Josh Spencer, owner and operator of “The Last Bookstore”, located in Downtown Los Angeles. Against the closure of massive bookstore chains and the rise of eReaders, Josh has been able to create a local resurgence of the printed word. We explore his life as a father, husband, small business owner, and paraplegic, as well as the store’s magnetic attraction of the community.

Welcome to The Last Bookstore from Chad Howitt on Vimeo.

Don't Call It Road Rap || A Noisey Film (Full Length)

VICE’s music channel Noisey has just released a new documentary exploring the UK’s ‘gangster’ rap scene called Don’t Call It Road Rap. 

 The makers of Noisey Blackpool and Skepta: Top Boy enlisted legendary UK music figure and The Streets man Mike Skinner to host. Filmed over the course of a year, the documentary sees Mike talk to the likes of Section Boyz, 67, and Corleone about the UK rap scene and how it helps keep their lives on a positive track. 

 Directed by Tayo Yusuff, watch it in full below.

Andy Criere || Art is Timeless

Art is blue. That passion flowing among the waves. Equilibrium. Harmony. A break from the routine. You, on your own. Nature’s fury maintains its infinite beauty. A feeling that is manifested in aesthetic and attractive forms. A continuous pursuit for beauty. Contemplation, the pleasure of a spirit that penetrates in Nature. A way to transmit emotion; a language. A way of life. Everything goes, changes and remains. Art is timeless.

 Art is Timeless is a short film about surfer Andy Criere and a summary of some of the waves of 2016.

Andy Criere - Art is Timeless from Adrian Rodd on Vimeo.

Cam McCaul || Sweet Morning Light

Cam McCaul of Trek C3 Project headed out to southern Utah when the season started to wind down. 
He had some zones he wanted to further explore on his Trek Session.

Cam McCaul - Sweet Morning Light from Harrison Mendel on Vimeo.

TOMORROWLAND TAILORS || Welcome to Tomorrowland Tailors

There's something poetic about seeing a bespoke suit being made in sharp detail, which makes it all the more amazing that something so meticulously handcrafted can survive in our increasingly tech-reliant society. 

Take a gander courtesy of Mexico City's Tomorrowland Tailors.

Welcome to Tomorrowland Tailors from Tomorrowland Tailors on Vimeo.

two°C || New-York City

What if New-York City was underwater? Is this scenario possible?
All the explanations on this film are on menilmonde.com/two-c-new-york/

two°C - New-York City from Claire&Max on Vimeo.

Skate Art || Jeff Grosso's Loveletters To Skateboarding || Vans

"Skaters are super creative people and we've got something to say- half the time we don't know what it is but we've got something to say... and somebody better listen..." Grosso sits down with skater/ artist/ photographer Ed Templeton to discuss Skate Art and the Art of Skating.

Above Hvar || Short Film

Tom Iffla, a master behind the lens and with a drone, was in Croatia on break and filmed this stunning tour documenting the place. Fans of Game Of Thrones will recognize the area immediately, as it's the filming location for scenes that take place in the fictional capital of King's Landing. It's gorgeous in the show and even more so in this film. Well worth a watch if you're into incredible landscapes, blue water, and postcard worthy views.

Above Hvar from Apertunity Productions on Vimeo.

Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Is Amazing || DRIVEN

This beautiful video highlights the Lamborghini Countach, one of the most excessive, polarizing supercars in motoring history. Hit play.

The Ductumentary || Full Movie

Vans Presents The Ductumentary, a short-film revealing what is perhaps Joel Tudor's greatest contribution to surfing. Featuring Joel Tudor, Alex Knost, Tyler Warren, Ryan Burch, Jared Mell and more. Directed by Graham Nash and Reagan Ritchie.

 Music by Tomorrows Tulips, Matt McCluer, Skalpel, The Blank Tapes, Japanese Motors, Nolan Hall, and Radar Eyes.

Nothing Special || Full Graffiti Movie

Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Eastern Canada’s Maritime provinces on the Atlantic. The Bay of Fundy, with its famously extreme tides, is a whale-watching destination. These are a few quick facts about Halifax. None of which instantly draw you to conclude that it’s a “cool” or “lit” place to come up as an artist. Graffiti artist APER—himself a Halifax native—describes it as a place for those who want to “get drunk and eat lobster reside.” But he’s since moved out and spread his name and tag across the globe.

 Over the past few years, APER has gained the respect of the graffiti community by traveling and constantly pushing limits—he’s now one of Canada’s most prominent graffiti figures. Some artists stray away from confrontation, hefty fines, and possible jail time (depending where on the globe you’re residing.) APER and the TRG (Tunnel Runner Gang) crew are the total opposite. It’s this need for an above normal adrenaline rush that has APER dedicating his life—sometimes even health—to tagging more and more obscure/prohibited locations.

A number of crazy encounters while in Eastern Europe led him to start capturing his experiences on a Go Pro and chest camera. All his footage spans North and South America, being captured and tortured, chases on foot, the United Kingdom, and some of the most notorious locations in Eastern Europe.

 He decided to sum it all up into an hour-long film that he’s had professionally edited and narrated called “Nothing Special.”

LSD's Long, Strange Trip || Retro Report || The New York Times

In the 1960s, mind-altering drugs like LSD helped fuel the counter-culture. Today, psychedelics are turning on a new generation - of scientists.

Deathwish Skateboards || The Deathwish Video

In this explosive story of revenge and urban violence, Jim Greco and Erik Ellington team up with a group of skateboarders who have a change of opinion after their favorite spots are mercilessly knobbed and destroyed by a gang of thugs posing as authority figures. Slash is arrested, Lizard King is assaulted by a skatepark ledge, and Furby’s board is stolen. They then turn vigilante as they stalk the mean streets of Los Angeles with Moose and Neen Williams, on the prowl for handrails, gaps and dangerous spots of that nature. The Deathwish Video is an epic and controversial film that is frank and original in its treatment of urban skateboarding and the average citizen’s helplessness in dealing with it. Various artists wrote the musical score. And watch for a young Jon Dickson in his film debut as one of the pros.

Cool & Vintage || BMW 2002 Tii

A classic BMW 2002 Tii goes on a coastal drive in this sublime video from the team at Cool & Vintage. 
Enjoy.

BMW 2002 Tii from Cool & Vintage on Vimeo.

IKEA || The Blue Bag

In honour of what is quite possibly one of the most hardworking bags in the world, IKEA has teamed up with creative agency Acne to create a short film with the blue FRAKTA taking centre stage. 

 "It’s been talked about, made into dog-ponchos, used as a fashion accessory and for exercising–and we think that’s great," says Acne. "But the truth is, this plain piece of plastic has an even bigger meaning than that, it summarizes everything we believe in: That design, function, and quality shouldn’t be just for a few." 

 The bag even has over 500 reviews on Amazon (and a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars) and, apparently, can carry up to 2500 meatballs. Did you know FRAKTA actually means "carry" in Swedish? Well, it certainly lives up to its name. 

 Watch the short film below. 

Gordon Ramsay || Perfect Burger Tutorial

In this excellent tutorial, The F Word host Gordon Ramsay lays out exactly how to make the perfect burger. 

Watch and learn.

Cherry Bomb || The Documentary

Tyler, the Creator’s Cherry Bomb documentary has finally landed online in full. The 42-minute film gives a behind the scenes look at the making of Tyler’s 2015 album of the same name, delving deep into to the writing and recording process with Tyler himself as the narrator.

 Directed by Illegal Civilization’s Mikey Alfred, it features appearances from the likes of Kanye West, Pharrell, Toro y Moi, Schoolboy Q, Vince Staples, Frank Ocean and more. 

 Watch and enjoy it below!