The xx || We See You Berlin (Short Film)

The xx have shared a new short film titled We See You Berlin, the first in a series of We See You films. 

 The 10-minute short film looks at the close bond between The xx and their fans. Directed by Sylvie Weber, it features live and documentary footage from the bands headline set at Berlin’s Lollapalooza, alongside a number of intimate portraits of fans who attended the show. 

 Speaking about the film, director Weber said: 

 "My process as a filmmaker speaks to a consistent desire within me to unveil the character within, I keep an aesthetic and cinematic visual in mind when on set, cautiously leading the protagonists while allowing them to slowly become more themselves on screen.

 In the case of ‘We See You’, coming across truly engaged and earnest individuals was not difficult, the vulnerability that The xx expose in their music is the basis for their incredibly close connection to the fans themselves. I think we've managed to represent in these four stories the feeling of the many millions who are so profoundly affected by the harmonies of Romy, Oliver and Jamie." 

 Watch We See You Berlin below! 

How KAWS Became the Face Of Comtemporary Art || Blueprint

KAWS went from a skater kid doing graffiti around New York City to illustrating the beloved animated series Doug to creating instantly recognizable pop art that gained visibility the world over. 

 The artist, painter, designer and toymaker details how he linked with Nigo and Pharrell in Japan, collaborated with Jordan and Uniqlo for sold-out capsules, and created motifs that elevated fine art into the cultural zeitgeist.

Check it out below.

Nomad Bodyboards || Novy || Let Me Loose

When Michael Novy comes across conditions like this you're in for something special.

  Almost 2 minutes of Novy just letting loose.

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Nomad Bodyboards | Novy | Let Me Loose from Limited Edition on Vimeo.

New Balance Numeric || NB# presents Parallax

Nothing is real.

 The New Balance Numeric Team journey across Germany and Italy.

 Featuring:

 Brandon Westgate, Flo Mirtain, Franky Villani, Jake Hayes, Jordan Taylor, Karl Salah, Levi Brown, Nisse Ingemarsson and Tyler Surrey.

Check it out below. 

NB# presents Parallax from New Balance Numeric on Vimeo.

BK by Photographer, Andre D. Wagner || Brooklyn Made

Street photographer Andre D. Wagner discusses his technique, influences and the art of capturing Brooklyn. 

Have a peep below. 

The Art of Fighting || Short Documentary

In 1999 Hussain Sadiqi fled the remote mountains of central Afghanistan as the Taliban stepped up their violent persecution of the Hazara people.

 This was to be the start of Hussain’s epic 20,000km journey to Australia.

 10 years later, this self confessed ‘nomad’ is about to give up his new life in his new country to pursue a life long dream - a dream that was born over 20 years ago, when a young Hussain first saw a torn and battered picture of his life long hero, Bruce Lee.

Check it out below. 

The Art of Fighting // Short Documentary from Alex Barnes on Vimeo.

Stunning MTB masterclass: Matt Jones || Frames Of Mind

Check out how how Matt Jones visualises tricks and pushes MTB freestyle skills to the very limit, providing a fresh view into how elite athletes use sports psychology to compete at the highest level.

 Using gripping rotoscoping techniques the latest film sees Red Bull’s young gun demonstrate unique tricks including world-firsts in freestyle mountain biking: Bum Slide, 270 Rim Bonk, Hitching Post Flip to Feet, Decade Tsunami, Superman Backflip to tuc no-hander.

 Within the film, an advanced editing technique ‘rotoscoping’ was used by Cut Media to enable the audience to see what's going through Matt’s head as he prepared for seemingly impossible tricks.

 This required an intricate process, cutting out countless sequential frames, in order to create the floating ‘traces’ seen in the final production.

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Stunning MTB masterclass: Matt Jones | Frames Of Mind from Red Bull on Vimeo.