Sean Grossman drops his newest online video featuring some of NYC’s finest. Caprice features profiles on Taylor Kobryn, Joey Lunger, Brian Tokin, Augusto Castillo, Sean Grossman, and Sal Zaso. Also featuring skating from Steve Nichols, Chris Murphy, Dave Hartnett, Pat Ridder, Matt Luda, Jon Fromm, Anthony Marasa, Ryan Loewy, Mikey Roman, Json Adriani, Austin Kardashian, Pablo Munoz, Franco Cammayo, CBoogie, Stefan Brandow, Tadd Labozzetta, & Tato.
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“A New York blade video released in 2014. Shooting was from summer 2012- fall 2014. Video features blading from Trevor Johnson, Shawn Gradilone, Chris Murphy, Chauncey Jenkins, Sean Grossman, Sal Zaso, and many others” – Sean Grossman.
All photos provided by Andoni DeSoto.
OK, so let’s get the most important question out the way. Why should people buy this video?
Sean Grossman: Well we aren’t professionals or big names, but we all have a passion for blading and this video definitely portrays it. It’s the first video to come directly out of New York in years and I feel it really defines our scene today. BAB has a very old school skate video feel. I chose to focus less on filming b-roll and lifestyles, and more on the skating. The thing I like the most about the video is that each section is completely different than the next. Each skater has a completely different style and trick vocabulary to offer. This brings so much variation into the video, making it something that every rollerblader can enjoy.
What made you want to make a video in the first place?
I’ve been filming skating since I was around 16 years-old. I always went out to skate / film but never released anything until I taught myself how to edit. I originally wanted to make a skate video entitled Peep Game, which featured Trevor Johnson, me, Chris Murphy, and some others. For some reason the video became a few online edits that went on rollernews for a day and then people probably forgot about it. After Peep Game I bought a new camera for a steal and began going out and filming again. I wanted to make another online deal but realized after all these years I’d rather make a DVD so I can have something physical to look back on when I get older. Online edits are cool, but I didn’t want to see my work get lost in cyberspace again. Big Apple Blade is pretty much what Peep Game was supposed to be, but something far beyond my original intent.
Who are your favorite rollerblading filmers and editors?
Definitely Amir Amadi, Brandon Negrete (RIP), Carl Sturgess, Sean Kelso, and Ivan Narez. I’d have to admit these dudes influence my work a lot.
With people straying away from DVD’s, including some of the guys you mentioned, releasing free online videos and pay per view / download videos what made you want to release a DVD?
Owning a physical DVD is much more exciting than a digital file. I love to have a case with cover artwork, and a disc that I can play anytime. I have a huge collection of skate videos and I always watch them. They allow you to reminisce on the excitement you had when you first put them in your DVD player and hit play. Clicking a file and watching it on my computer doesn’t do justice. That’s why I decided on doing a DVD.
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“Just Live Productions Presents The Fourth Installment to the Rollerblading Film Collection…Go 4th is a Film Based out of New York City & South Florida Starring Full Length Profiles on Alex Nunez,Chris Burns,Max Rensen & Thomas LiPani…Also including a montage & NYC Section Featuring Mini Views on…Blake Taylor, Franco Cammayo, Joe Lee, Raven Guerra, Austin Paz, Yasmany Castro Martin, Jon Fromm, Jesus Medina, Sal Zaso, Sean Grossman, Cassandra Condon, Chauncy Jenkins, Anthony Soto, Bobby Reichel, Frank D’Angelo, Chris Murphy, Viktor Correlli, Jeremy Arkin, Steve Cortez, James Perez, Danny Figgz, Trevor Johnson & Many More. Alex Nunez’s legacy lives on in this film…Go 4th is a film Dedicated to Alex Nunez RIP 11/20/84 – 7/16/13” – Thomas Lipani
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Been filming hard for a year and 2 months. This video will showcase the talents of New York Rollerbladers in 2012-2013. Full Profiles on Chris Murphy, Sal Zaso, Chauncey Jenkins, Trevor Johnson, Shawn Gradilone, and myself. Also will feature 3 montages with mini sections including James Perez, Sebastian Michalski, Bobby Reichel, Anthony Soto, Paul Cortez, and many more. Stay tuned for more info on release/premiere dates” – Sean Grossman.
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First competition of 2013 went down last night at Oil City skatepark. Filmed the semi finals and finals. Apologies to any competitors that I missed while filming. Hope you enjoy the quick quality coverage. Filmed and edited by Jerry Shepardini.
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“Here’s the first teaser for my video Big Apple Blade. The idea for this video came about after I was taken on Sam Deangelis’ Escape from New York Tour. On tour I befriended some skaters I never really got to know and had an idea of an edit I wanted to film including them. With my new camera/fisheye and pretty much dedicating my whole summer to filming, the edit then turned into a video, and I wanted to give New York a better look and showcase some hidden talents. The skating in this video should speak for itself and everyone is busting their ass for it. Featuring Myself (Sean Grossman), Shawn Gradilone, Chris Murphy, & Chauncey Jenkins. Also skating by Bobby Reichel, Anthony Soto, Sal Zaso, Jeff Scott, Ryan Many, Jordan Baez, and MANY MORE….Sponsored By Tri-State Skate shop and IROLLNY.com. Stay Tuned” – Sean Grossman.
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“Here’s the intro to a video I was making in 2006-2008 called Good and Plenty. Unfortunately situations kept changing and I never was able to finish the video. Featuring all my Long Island/NJ friends. Enjoy” – Sean Grossman. Featuring Pat Irwin, Ryan Smith, Chris Murphy, Nick Orena, Ben Guarino, Shawn Gradilone, Josh Burnham, Sean Grossman, and Bobby Reichel.
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“NYE RiverAve Bash is My edit for the Event hosted by Flatline Skateshop and I Roll NY. It was a crazy day with rain soaking the park as we get there and the efforts of the youth and fellow bladers to work together and make this day happen. We went out with a bang! Enjoy the edit and the skating of some of NY’s Finest Rollers. Daniel Irizarry, Mike Kazberuk, William Jorge, Nico The Guy, Christian Brito, Brendan Taylor, Steven Osoris, Pablo Munez, Jose Henriquez, Ramelle Knight, Mal Ashby, Chris Murphy, Hector “HappyFeet” Rodriguez” – Dave Herrera.
Rail Champion: Chris Murphy
Coping Champion: Hector Rodriguez
Read the wrap up of the NYC Presents: The A Chosen-Few Competition from head organizer Ray Mendez below. “Saturday June 4th saw one of the first major street comps of 2011 go down in NYC. This year the New York City rolling community teamed up with the folks of A Chosen Few to organize and execute the NYC stop of this competition series. Grassroots skate events are nothing new to our city. However, the ACF is only the second skater run event series that has come from outside of NYC to hold an event here, IMYTA being the first. When Quinn Feldmann called me and asked if I would produce the event I knew that it would take the community at large to make it a success. And that’s exactly what happened. I Roll NY, Hector aka Jiggz & Carley Sanchez of Flip The Script, Dave Toro of ODNY, Adonis Taylor of Evotek, Angelo Ferrer of Art Of Rolling, Jon Ortiz, Christian Batista, Lord Brian of Shut Up and Skate, Kyle Sola, Ears, Shardy Nieves of Your Daily Juice & Kyle Radminski of Billy Hurricane’s Bar to name few.
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