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Grindland – Red, Monk and the Birth of DIY

20220.0 / 1054 min

Documentary

Overview

From the early days of Burnside to 2019’s Rip Ride Rally, this film explores the friendship, struggle, triumph and tragedy of DIY pioneers Mark Scott and Mark Hubbard –– true iconoclasts hellbent on building the skateparks of their dreams.

“Grindland – Red, Monk and the Birth of DIY” is the story of Mark Scott and Mark Hubbard, two visionary skaters from the Pacific Northwest who, along with dedicated friends, kickstarted the modern DIY/concrete skatepark revolution. From the early days of Burnside to 2019’s Rip Ride Rally, this film explores the friendship, struggle, triumph and tragedy of true iconoclasts, hellbent on building the skateparks of their dreams. With commentary and appearances by Mark Scott, Mark Hubbard, Danyel Scott, Buddy Nichols, Sam Hitz, Peter Hewitt, Kaya Hubbard, Grindline the Band and many more. By Michael Burnett and Matt Bublitz

Cast

Mark Scott

Mark Hubbard

Danyel Scott

Buddy Nichols

Sam Hitz

Peter Hewitt

Kaya Hubbard

Crew

Jerome Case

Line Producer

Rye Beres

Camera Operator

Cameron Padgett

Graphic Designer

Cole Devine

Music

Jazmin Reyna

Digital Imaging Technician

Michael Burnett

Director

Ewan Bowman

Camera Operator

Josh Venti

Drone Operator

Chris Gregson

Camera Operator

Dylan Christopher

Production Assistant

Brad McClain

Camera Operator

Michael Burnett

Producer

Doug Waitrovich

Animation

Joshua Wright

Sound

Trevar Cushing

Camera Operator

Matt Bublitz

Camera Operator

Trevar Cushing

Producer

Matt Bublitz

Editor

Billy McFeely

Music