Sights on Scene – Short Film
Synopsis
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Sights on scene is a story about seeing the unseen through the lens of a skateboarder. This visual narrative explores the everlasting search for spots to skate, a journey that ultimately shapes the way you perceive the world.
Credits
Direction & Design: Joakim Ekstroem
Score & Sound Design: Zelig Sound
Background
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Skaters possess a unique perspective on the world. Our constant quest for new skateable locations encourage us to explore and pay attention to our surroundings. What others might overlook, we embrace - plazas, parks and schoolyards transform into sanctuaries, offering a plethora of desirable objects such as benches, ledges, stairs, and rails. These seemingly inconspicuous elements are the very building blocks that fuel our lifestyle, art and creativity.
In this piece, I aimed to convey the profound connection between urban architecture and skateboarding, a bond skateboarders affectionately refer to as "spots." In this visual narrative, the spots act as our main characters with urban environments serving as the backdrop. Throughout our journey, we encounter external obstacles like cracks, skate stoppers and uneven surfaces.
As we navigate these hurdles, our spots not only persist but also undergo a transformative evolution. This process of innovation and growth leads to the birth of new skateboarding opportunities.
Production Frames
Behind The Scenes
Leftovers
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No skate related project is ever truly complete without the leftovers. Below are some excerpts, ideas and frames from the project that didn't make it into the final film.
