DEVOTED || Documentary on Skateboard Media

French artist Lucas Beaufort has always been a huge fan of print magazines.

 Since March 2016, he traveled the globe to meet the most influential skateboard media to get their opinion about the future of print.

 The documentary follows Lucas in his journeys across Europe, US, Japan and Australia to meet those who spend their life documenting skateboarding.

“My name is Lucas Beaufort, I’m a 35 years old french artist obsessed with skateboarding. I’ve always been a huge fan of print magazines, I collect every single piece since I was able to read. Since March 2016, I’ve travelled the globe across Europe, US, Japan and Australia to meet the most influential skateboard media to get their opinion about the future of print. DEVOTED is a tribute to people who spent their life documenting skateboarding.”

 For all of those who love print. If you’re into skatemags and skateboarding, you should watch this. 

"DEVOTED" - documentary on skateboard media. from The LB Project on Vimeo.

A Taste of New York || Time-Lapse Film

Seen one time-lapse of New York, seen them all?

 Think again.

 This spectacular piece of art took ten days and one helicopter to film and is honestly one of the impressive pieces of time-lapse footage ever shot. 

See for yourself.

A Taste of New York from FilmSpektakel on Vimeo.

Torren Martyn in Ocean Motion || Short Film

It was the first major swell to hit Nias in the 2017 season, Torren Martyn's feet were itching to escape his backyard of Byron Bay and a flight was leaving in just a couple of days – what some would call the perfect storm of circumstance and the perfect impromptu adventure. 

 Introducing Ocean Motion – Torren Martyn’s Nias treat. 

A film by Alessio Saraifoger.

Torren Martyn in Ocean Motion from surfstitch on Vimeo.

TOYO TIRES || Ken Block's Climbkhana || Pikes Peak Featuring the Hoonicorn V2

The craziest thing you'll see today?

 Professional driver Ken Block driving a 1400-horsepower 1965 Ford Mustang up the legendary Pikes Peak hill climb in Colorado.

 Let's just say it makes your average Fast & Furious scene look like a stroll through Suburbia in a reasonably priced crossover...

HAIM || Valentine

HAIM have shared a short film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson titled Valentine.

 The clip sees the sister trio performing tracks from their latest album Something To Tell You at Los Angeles’ Valentine Recording Studios. 

 It features the previously released performance of "Right Now" as well as unseen clips of "Something To Tell You", "Nothing’s Wrong" and a rambunctious percussive finale.

 A new music video for "Little Of Your Love", also directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, will be released in the next few days! 

 Take a look at it below! 

No Spain - No Gain || PCR GRAVIER Bikepacking Adventure

3 places, 3 different moods.

 7 cyclists, 7 days, 7 nights, more than 700 km, and 7 tips for a successful adventure.

 As the Junior Woodchucks guidebook says so well: "As long as things have not gone wrong, the adventure has not really begun".

 After an epic Turin-Nice last summer, PCR GRAVIER choice was made this year on a discovery tour of the Basque Country and Navarre.

 Mountain - Desert - Sea.

 A trio of problems to give spice to this Iberian adventure.

 Start in Hendaye for a 700km loop, passing by the first passes of the Pyrenees, heading full south towards the desert of Bardenas Reales in the middle of Navarre.

 Then PCR GRAVIER headed North towards the Natural Park of Urbasa-Andia which will make us switch to the Spanish Basque Country.

 PCR GRAVIER will then reach the coast near Bilbao to return to Hendaye along the ocean.

 Hit play and enjoy!

"No Spain - No Gain" - PCR GRAVIER Bikepacking Adventure from Renaud Skyronka on Vimeo.

Tuscany Dawn || Short Film

Take a three-minute virtual vacation to Tuscany thanks to this spectacular drone footage that flies in and out of the rolling hills, villages, vinyards, and olive trees.

 It's really something.

Tuscany Dawn from Bjarke Hvorslev on Vimeo.

 

Levis® Skateboarding || presents the 501® Original

 Levi’s® Skateboarding introduces the 501® original - the most iconic jean in the history of the world, introduced in 1873. 

Skateboarders have been skating in the 501® for more than forty years as is now an official part of the Levi’s® Skateboarding collection. 

Based on a 90’s 501® fit, it has been upgraded to withstand the demands of today’s skateboarding with Lycra® fiber and CORDURA® fiber.

 To introduce the 501® Levi’s® Skateboarding partnered with Valentin Bauer, Edouard Depaz and Quentin Boillon to put it to the test on the streets of Paris. 

Check it out below. 

Breaking2 || Documentary Special

After six months of scientifically advanced training, three of the world’s most elite distance runners, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia, and Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea, along with an elite group of physiologist, set out to break the two-hour marathon barrier.

Sit back and hit play. 

Lisbon || The Monocle Travel Guide

Lisbon is not just one of Europe’s oldest cities, it's one of the prettiest, nicest vacation spots in the entire region.

 If you're currently looking for a retreat destination, this in-the-know travel guide from Monocle will make you want to visit the fast-changing city stat.

 Check it out below!

Lisbon: The Monocle Travel Guide from Monocle Films on Vimeo.

Gui Martinez || A Short Film and Photo Essay

Photographer Gui Martinez escapes the chaotic concrete jungle of Tokyo to exercise his creative spirit on a solo motorcycle journey deep into the Japanese countryside.

 A true to life portrait of one of Tokyo’s finest and most in-demand artists and an intimate and visual character study of spiritual and artistic balance through moving and still images.

Hit play and enjoy!

Gui Martinez: A Short Film and Photo Essay from poweredby.tokyo on Vimeo.

The Beauty of Stairs || Short Film

Staircases can trigger conversations, provide a sense of arrival and dazzle with ingenuity, so why are they often overlooked?

 This quick and stylish short film highlights how staircases don't just provide a sense of arrival but constantly surprise with inventiveness and aesthetics.

Enjoy. 

The beauty of stairs from Monocle Films on Vimeo.

Push to Pedal || Documentary

A skateboarding and cycling experience/journey on the island of Fuerteventura. 

 'Push to Pedal' is a documentary about four skaters, turned-bike-builders who crafted custom frames specially for Carhartt WIP skaters (Joseph Biais, Joe Gavin, Giovanni Grazzani and Pete Ruikka).

 The group then hit the road together in Fuerteventura/ Canary Islands for a week long adventure of cycling, skating and exploration. 

 For one week, the whole crew stayed at the Casa Maccaroni, in Lajares, which is located in the middle of a desert pierced by only a few little volcanoes, in the north part of the island. From there they would cycle to spots on a average 45 km a day. Going to cities and villages, skating, coming back. 

 With no training, this trip turned out to be pretty tough for the skaters, but made them realize skate tours can be more than just sitting in a van to get to spots. A memorable experience for most of them.

 Check it out below and get inspired!

How Ronnie Fieg Grew KITH From Store to Brand to Empire || Blueprint

Queens-bred Ronnie Fieg infamously went from 13-year-old stockboy to brand mogul by mastering the limited-edition sneaker drop and trafficking unique products that feel special to KITH devotees.

Hit play and give this a watch. 

Food From Home || Andrew Gooi

'Food From Home' is a series that represents the many food stories we all have.

 In this episode, Filmmaker & Creator of Food Talkies, Andrew Gooi, shares the story behind the dish he grew up loving. Introduced to him by his grandmother, the Pig Trotter Vinegar Soup is a Chinese dish combining sweet & sour flavors. 

Andrew returns to his hometown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to capture his grandmother's story as she shares this dish with us.

For the recipe to this dish & to watch more 'Food From Home' films, visit: foodtalkies.com

Food From Home: Andrew Gooi from Andrew Gooi on Vimeo.

FORMER || PREMIUM VIOLENCE featuring Dane Reynolds

FORMER is a sartorial think-tank comprised of Dane, Craig Anderson, Austyn Gillette, and Warren Smith.

 The customer knows best, so the adage goes, and the crew at FORMER are giving the people what they want: a new eight-minute premium short starring Mr. Reynolds in Portugal, South Oz, and more. 

It’s good to know that, amid the hustle that comes with wearing the cufflinks in a new business venture, Dane still finds the time to remind the world why he’s a talent the surf world pays to see, even if it’s in the form of graphic tees and totes. 

Check it out below. 

'PREMIUM VIOLENCE' featuring Dane Reynolds from FORMER on Vimeo.

Dazed and Confused Magazine || Bury Me With The Lo On

The crew that raided NYC stores for Polo Ralph Lauren.

Watch ‘Bury Me With The Lo On’, a film about the guys that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Polo and became an influential subculture.

 “You could see someone on Fifth Ave wearing a Ralph Lauren knit sweater with a polo player, and you could see a guy in Brooklyn wearing it, but you’d know he didn't pay for that shit” – Tom Gould

1991 Ferrari F40 || Driving The Dream Car

This excellent short film by Petrolicious is filled with dreamy footage of the ultimate dream car - a 1991 Ferrari F40.

 Hit play and enjoy.

A Masterpiece in the Making || The Leica M10

Photographer Richard Seymour has gone inside Leica's factory in Wetzlar, Germany, to create a 4-minute short film documenting how the beautiful Leica M10 is made. 

 The M10 is created from 1,100 individual components, including 30 brass-milled components, 126 screws, and 17 optical elements, all of which are put together with incredible precision by Leica specialists. 

The result is one of the most beautiful digital rangefinders on the market. 

 Every fan of good photography and good design should give this a watch.

A masterpiece in the making: The Leica M10 from Richard Seymour on Vimeo.

The Perennial Plate || A Taste of Vietnam

The Perennial Plate were invited to explore the food in Vietnam.

 This is a two week trip condensed into three minutes.

 Here is their experience, sit back and enjoy.

A Taste of Vietnam from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.

Danny MacAskill || Wee Day Out

Want to see what Danny MacAskill does on his day off? 

"Wee Day Out" explores the rural landscape around Edinburgh in a film that sets out to capture the simple fun of a ride in the country with moments of incredible riding and a touch of humor. 

Danny pulls off never-seen-before tricks, most of which would normally be assumed impossible on a mountain bike, like leaping onto a single train track, turning a hay bale into a giant unicycle, riding over a cottage, and disappearing into a 6ft puddle. 

Oh, and keep an eye out for a cameo from Danny's dad, Peter! 

Danny MacAskill’s Wee Day Out from Red Bull on Vimeo.

Elements || Art film by Maxim Zhestkov

Elements is an absolutely gorgeous experimental art film by Maxim Zhestkov about nature, physics, art and love.

 More than 2 billion elements / particles governed by tensions and forces of nature were used to tell stories and show emotions through the motion of collective behavior.

 The film is a trial to explore the idea that everything around us and inside us is made from simple elements / blocks which can be arranged in complex relationships and become compound structures.

 We could project this idea into emotions, behaviours, thought processes, relationships, life, planets and the universe.

 Your eyes will pop...

Elements - Art film by Maxim Zhestkov from Zhestkov on Vimeo.

Antony Flemming || A Tattoo Life

Exploring the life and thoughts of masterly, London-based tattoo artist Antony Flemming.

Click play and enjoy this inspiring video.

Antony Flemming - A Tattoo Life from Tom Mitchell on Vimeo.

Prism Skate Co || Nomads

Come winter the Prism Skate Co team ventures off the mainland in search of new roads, new friends, new adventures.

Click play and enjoy. 

Mercedes-Benz G-Class || Epic road trip through Canada and Alaska

Mercedes-Benz gave G-Wagen keys to a group of German outdoor and adventure photographs. 

The result? An insane journey through Canada and Alaska like you've never seen before.

Check it out below! 

Red Eye || Rob Machado

Who better to feature in a series about nomadic travel than a man who’s been known as The Drifter for nearly a decade? 

Rob Machado breezes through airports, drizzling his silky waveriding approach at beaches all over the world. Here, the goofyfooter (who came painfully close to being a world champ when he was still competing) lights up some French beachbreaks with fellow Momentum icon Taylor Knox. 

Things to note? At 43, Rob still absolutely rips, and looks more electrified on that Firewire twin fish than ever. Stab suggests that he'd still fare very, very well on the World Tour. And, Taylor is surfing better now than when he was competing. It seems that Taylor has come to enjoy his post-tour years. 

You watching yet?

Red Eye / Rob Machado from Nick Jones on Vimeo.

Getting Up || A Graffiti Documentary

So what is the graffiti culture all about?? 

Who are these wild ones who leave there mark in such artistic ways everywhere they go, and why?

 Sit back and watch this 30 minute documentary to get more of understanding of the graffiti culture. 

Getting Up - A Graffiti Documentary from Ink & Instinct on Vimeo.

Loteria Nacional || Justino

More than just a prize draw, the Loteria, ‘El Gordo’, is considered the world’s biggest lottery, a highly anticipated yearly event in the Spanish cultural calendar with more than 46 million entrants. 

 Watch this heartwarming 3D animated short film about the joy of giving, created by the talented folks over at Milford Creative Studio for the Loteria Nacional! 

Loteria Nacional - Justino from Milford Creative Studio on Vimeo.

The Heist || Short Film

There's a lot of short films hitting the internet on a daily basis.

 Most are bad.

 Supremely boring.

 Amateur.

 Try hard.

 Not worth your time.

 The Heist is none of those things.

 A super stylish, hilarious spoof of Ocean's Eleven, two handsome master criminals explain the incredible team they're putting together.

Click play and enjoy! 

The Heist from Luke Harris on Vimeo.

Mid-City Merge || adidas Skateboarding in Los Angeles

adidas Skateboarding heads to Los Angeles, California, where infinite skate spots are tied together in a maze of highways.  

‘Mid-City Merge’ showcases the global team in the streets of L.A., giving you a glimpse into one of skateboarding’s most iconic urban backdrops. 

 Featuring:

 Dennis Busenitz, Lucas Puig, Benny Fairfax, Na-kel Smith, Tyshawn Jones, Silas Baxter-Neal, Alec Majerus, Nestor Judkins, Miles Silvas, Blondey McCoy, Rodrigo TX, Günes Özdogan, Jack Fardell, Gustav Tønnesen, Kevin Lowry, Chewy Cannon, Kaio Hillebrand, Nora Vasconcellos, Frankie Spears and introducing Magnus Bordewick.