Who made the video?

The mastermind behind this project was Max Zahradnik.

How long did it take? 

It has been almost three years since the first video. We made the trailer last Focus tradeshow to show we were still around.

What did you do for the premiere?

I couldn’t find any venues that weren’t booked. I found a very old VFW building and the owner’s kid skated, so we just did it there. Thanks to Sean and Steve Cameron for supplying the huge screen.

What was up with all those TVs in the front?

Max and I live by doing different shit. We were supposed to do a huge pile of them and have the projector in the middle. Art?

Did you go on any overboard spot missions?

Max discovered an underground tunnel. That visit was very dope.

What are some of your favorite skate videos?

The Toy Machine videos, Video Days, it really depends on my mood. An Antihero video will always get me going. Old Consolidated vids. Shit, an H-Street video I have on VHS does the trick as well.

What kind of music is in the video?

I didn’t want your typical 70’s retro songs or like Arcade Fire indie bullshit. Videos are so boring these days. I’m not saying they are not good. Just, I’m not into the polished masterpiece. In Modern Needs, we used some underground bands that most people don’t even care about. For this project, I just really wanted to use NOISE bands, because that’s what I listen to before I get to a spot anyway. It sounds like your car is going to explode. Your speakers are going to blow out. Straight up static.

What parts were you excited about?

Everyone on the team pushed it for the video. We are a fucking small brand who most don’t give a shit about because the hype train hasn’t picked us up.

How glad are you that the video is done?

I can’t express how awesome Max did on it. It is nice to go out to this kid’s crusty lair and work on the video, pick out music, and then we have a premiere.

Last words?

Thanks for the interview I’m stoked on Skate Jawn just because you dudes like skating and want to do a zine. Making the effort is rad as hell. Life is life, go with the flow.