This interview was released on the 22nd of February, 2024 via Vague mag. View the article on their site here.
STATIC: A Filmer’s Perspective
Words by: Tom Pickard
We sit down with three dedicated filmmakers for a deep dive conversation on all things skate videos, from filming styles, locations, premieres, the challenges of filming and the importance of the full length, all centred around the 25 year running ‘Static’ video series.
The filmmakers are ‘Static’ creator Josh Stewart from New York, Blueprint’s auteur Dan Magee from London and the man behind Orwellian World Landscape, Al Hodgson from Brighton. This overseas conversation continues the bond between the Static series and the United Kingdom.
“Static 1 was the first skate video I bought that showed me the other side of skateboarding, a fresh perspective towards filming, spots, music and structure. It made me understand that it’s not all about the hammers, it’s about the feeling a line, a city or a part can have on you as a skateboarder or an individual.”
“The fact that Josh has made ‘Static 6’ after 28 plus years of filming on the streets is a testament to his body of work and to him as a person. This true dedication to the culture of skateboarding is unparalleled. Showcasing countless skateboarders, cities and scenes over the years, he is a voice that deserves a lot more credit and praise from our community than given. That’s just me!”
‘This video article is for every filmer out there in a cold dark alleyway, 2 hours in… the skater has just worked out how to make the trick work… your top light is already starting to fade… you want them to make it so bad… I salute you.”
STATIC: A Filmer’s Perspective
Curated + Edited by: Tom Pickard
Static VI DVD + merchandise is available here!
