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WIZARD SMOKE SHORT FILM
Directed By Liam Mitchell, Shot By Nathan Drillot and Liam Mitchell.
Wizard Smoke is a refreshingly creative short film that just came out of Canada. From Salazar Productions featuring, Bradley Sheppard, Alien, Nate Lacoste, Chris Connolly, Nate Roline, Stacy Gabriel, Mike Klinkhamer, and Rob Rickaby.
VIA THE BACKROADS TRAILER
Check out this Epic Extreme Sports Adventure from RVCA and Sport Unlimited based on traveling through South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.
We went out to explore undiscovered spots of BMX and Skateboarding interest and promoted our BMX and Skateboarding disciplines.
The Urban Extreme Sport that contrasts the unique and beautiful Southern Africa landscape was captured on camera and is sure to be an interesting and enjoyable documentary. Film by: Adriaan Louw and Albert Retief
I will try and get you all more info on the release as this looks like a premier video and I’d like to share it will you all.
Subscribe to the Albert Retief YouTube channel @ http://www.youtube.com/user/AlbertRetief
MAKE IT COUNT – THE ELEMENT STORY – CHAPTER 3 “FIRE”
In creating Chapter 3 of 4, “FIRE” I (Kirk Dianda) interviewed a myriad of Element riders and alumni, including Bam, Chad Muska, Chad Tim Tim, Darrell Stanton, Donny Barley, Mike V and more.
Johnny Schillereff (Element Founder & President), describing the Element tree logo, and its inception. The footage shown is from the opening title scene to MAKE IT COUNT. On November 1st, Chapter 3 “FIRE” will release, which features a longer edit, focusing on the history and message behind the logo.
The music used, is by Loren Humphrey, who has created most of the soundtrack to MAKE IT COUNT, along with a ton of other Element AV projects.
Through their interviews, along with key industry insiders, Element’s defining moments of its early history is explored using historical footage and iconic imagery to tell the story.
WATCH CHAPTER 3 “FIRE” @ http://www.elementskateboards.com/makeitcount/film/fire/HQ-640×360/
RYAN SCHEKLER – RED CAMERA BEHIND THE SCENES SHOOT
Author: Kevin Du Toit aka KDT
I got the chance to see the behind the scenes making for the upgraded Ryan Scheckler website which deserves a look at as I respect web content that is golden, so plz check it out: http://www.ryanscheckler.com with the RED Camera which has taken Hollywood by storm taking 20% of the market which used to be dominated almost 100% by Panavision.
This is one tight site and it seems like all the stake, surf, snow, MX and moto sites are going with the full screen look instead of keeping it all in a small box websites, to name sum; DC Shoes and DVS Shoes.
MAKE IT COUNT – CHAPTER 2 “WATER”
The first incarnation of Element came in the form of a small collaborative, East Coast company called Underworld Element. Most often referred to as Underworld, the company was inspired by the hip-hop movement and used a mixture of urban styles and reflected a raw and controversial vibe.
Soon after its inception, Underworld was plagued with many challenges, and the business began to collapse. Its original crew had all moved on, and Johnny was left with two choices: either turn the struggling brand around, or abandon Underworld altogether and start something entirely new.
Watch it here: http://www.elementskateboards.com/makeitcount/film/water/
DISTRICT 9 – YOU HAVE TO WATCH!
Must see: Kevin Du Toit
If there is anything I know about South African’s -- it’s that they are extremely proud of their country. So I know I don’t even have to really say this because Neill Blomkamp’s movie it going to be one of the best films of the year and it’s is going to be seen by almost every South African.
This film truly blew my mind. First off the story is amazing, secondly it’s a South African director and thirdly it was shot in South Africa. AMEN.
To find out more about this film here is the site: http://www.district9movie.com/
james cameron’s avatar – The First Official Photo
As you all know I am a filmmaker by trade but a skateboarder by heart and when I saw this posted on the web I had to share it with you all.
I know some friends who worked on Avatar for James Cameron in his VFX department and even they would not utter a word to me about the film, look, story or technology they where exposed to or using. James Cameron is by far one of Hollywood’s visionaries when it comes to Visual Effects but he does know how to hit-the-nail-on-the-head when it comes to story.
I thought that Fox Studios who are behind the film would freak out know this image is flying around the web however they did say apparently the photo was sent out to a couple magazines this week. I will keep you posted on any more info and below are some links to other articles about AVATAR.
AVATAR THE MOVIE: http://www.avatarmovie.com/
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/12/avatar-day-showtime-and-tickets-details/
Signing out: Kevin Du Toit aka KDT156
