Feeling rejuvenated and inspired after suffering a major injury, Paul Rodriguez explains the motivation behind building the Primitive Skatepark, his love for the San Fernando Valley and how much the team he has built at Primitive has changed his mindset and keeps him motivated to progress.
Filmed by Jake Leger and Alan Hannon
Edited by Jake Leger
Still photography by Oliver Barton
adidas Skateboarding drops “OKWR”, filmed across Japan and beyond with Kai Kishi, Vincent Milou and more.
Vinyl Skateboards “Extended Play” featuring Blake Carpenter, Mariah Duran and crew.
Heroin Skateboards “Mutate or Die” featuring Hayate Kamimura, Britton Larsen, Jojo Ducros & crew
Nike SB flips the classic Air Force 1 into a skate-ready icon in “Creased”.
Melbourne crew tests the Nike SB Air Force 1 in a new clip by Geoff Campbell.
Raw Portland street skating by Nick vonWerssowetz featuring a stacked crew.
Fallen Footwear’s “RISE” features Dalton Dern, Chris Hiett and Nolan Miskell with a stacked crew.
Orchard Skateshop’s Boston employee video “Good Job” featuring Garret Daly, Mae Whitmore and more.
“Samurai Nevada” by Roberto Marcelli follows Jacopo Carozzi, Jesse Heighty and crew in Las Vegas.
HUF® in Malaysia with Daiki Hoshino, Mason Silva and Nick Matthews in “MALAY”, filmed by Tyler Smolinski.