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“Outside The Lines” is a full-length documentary about the pivotal time in young peoples’ lives when a decision must be made between a commonplace career and a more uncertain path based on artistic, creative passion. Two skateboarders chase their dreams of being recognized for their skills on a tour across the United States while a diverse group of professionals, skateshop owners, young amateurs and industry veterans offer their insights into the often misunderstood world of skateboarding. This blog features regular updates from the making of the documentary "Outside The Lines." Digital photos, daily Youtube videos, and short journal entries are centralized on this site for viewers to track the film's state-by-state progress.
Posts tagged Florida

Travelogue 1.0

Florida

Photos: Ryan Young

Words: Travis Schirmer

Florida’s New Smyrna Beach was roofed in by an ashy sky that fractured with root-like shapes of blue lightening as our van pulled in to the Shluzas’ driveway.  The heat waited patiently behind the clouds, allowing us to skate chunky brick banks and well-constructed skateparks by 4 p.m. on the heels of hurricane Irene.  We stared at thrashing palms from behind glass panes in the elegant home of Joel’s in-laws for most of a day.  The following afternoon Florida powerhouses Joel Meinholz and Ed Selego gave us an interview at M.I.A. skateshop before leading us to a recognizable concaved structure in front of an unused building for a fun session.  By the time we made it to South Beach Miami to interview Danny Fuenzalida it was a black Sunday night.  The beautiful worldly tourists in high heels pretended not to notice Ratface flying over gaps in the sidewalk as they walked down the strip.  Again, a spot appeared like a flash of light to Ratface while the rest of us slept in the van and a spontaneous session was on.  A three-foot wide full-pipe set two stories above cement was enough room for him to perform a number of impressive tricks.  Down below on Earth, Daniel kickflipped a lengthy set of stairs.  We made it back to our beds just before sunrise.  Our last guide in Florida was enthusiastic 14-year old Matt Stokes (username “filmsallday” on Youtube) who brought us to his local skateshop, Flipside, for an interview and a session on a mini-ramp.