After winning $1,000,000 in prize money from a Fuel TV short film contest, BC directors and writers Corey Adams and Alex Craig embark on a highly visual journey in Machotaildrop — the story of an amateur skateboarder, Walter Rhum, who realizes his dream of turning pro and riding for the world’s greatest skateboard company…Machotaildrop. The film features pro skaters: Steve Olsont, John Rattray and Rick McCrank in supporting roles. Continue Reading…
Hosted by “Jay” the Puppet, the 2-episode video series produced by Montreal-based What Up Gangstars presents the incredible cultural aspects of Montreal, Quebec. With the backing of the respected 123Klan of graffiti artists, episode one and two revolve around graffiti and skate culture in the beautiful city. Continue Reading…
The sixth issue of Vancouver-based Sneeze Magazine is currently available and features a cool Where’s Waldo cover. Covering an unbound collection of skateboard and cultural content, Sneeze features a large poster-style format. Each turn of the page is meant to hit you with something unexpected, highly visual, and amazing. The raw, newspaper-style format complements their coverage as Sneeze Magazine is ultimately a skateboard publication. Continue Reading…
Founded in 2008, Salazar is a Vancouver-based motion picture collective. Their latest release, a creative skate video features Bradley Sheppard, Alien, Nate Lacoste, Chris Connolly, Nate Roline, Stacy Gabriel, Mike Klinkhamer, and Rob Rickaby. The video was shot in Vancouver by Nathan Drillot, one of the founding members of Salazar, who worked with director, Liam Mitchell on the project. Continue Reading…
The City Series from Canada-based The Ko-op, in collaboration with Quintin features hats from Canada’s top skateboard and lifestyle boutiques. Incorporating elements from shops in eight provinces, the release includes hats for Momentum, Groupseven, Complex, The Tiki Room, Norml, Off The Hook, Blue Tile Lounge, and Flat Spot. Each hat is available at its respective retailer. Continue Reading…
This December Don’t Sleep Productions will release Tens — a compilation of tricks from 50 of Canada’s best skaters showcasing 10 tricks each. Come Christmas time, the video will be available at no cost and can be picked up at local skateshops around the country. In addition, Don’t Sleep Productions will be hosting premiers of their latest work in larger Canadian cities in early December. Continue Reading…
Smile On Your Brother is a traveling exhibition that will showcase skateboard art. Conducted by Contributor and Club Mumble, the exhibition is a fundraiser for Canadian children living in poverty. 50 custom decks — which will be up for auction — designed by various artists will be featured in each of Smile On Your Brother’s stops across Canada. Continue Reading…
Sneeze — a magazine-newspaper-poster-eco-global-printed-MEGA-hybrid — is not your ordinary magazine. Situated in Vancouver and read around the world, Sneeze Magazine is an unbound collection of skateboard and cultural content. With the large format of Sneeze pages, photo spreads become posters. Each turn of the page is meant to hit you with something unexpected, highly visual, and amazing. Continue Reading…
Andrew McGraw, Charles Rivard, Tyler Maher, Wojtek Zawada, Sam Klassen, and Mike McCourt — members of the Adidas Canada skate team are currently on a nation-wide tour that will see them making stops in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and BC. The team took flight for Montreal on Thursday where they began the 2 week-long tour which will conclude in Vancouver August 9th. Continue Reading…
In the summer of 2008, Simon Cole established the Show & Tell Gallery in downtown Toronto. As a vessel for often disregarded artists to showcase their work, Show & Tell introduces an exciting roster of contemporary artists from across North America, Europe, and Asia. Although still a young establishment, Show & Tell Gallery has had a huge impact on the Canadian art scene. Continue Reading…