Short Film

A Finnish skateboarder's snow-covered sanctuary
Skate

A Finnish skateboarder's snow-covered sanctuary

Winter wonderland — In the frozen heartland of Finland, Jaakko Saavalainen’s do-it-yourself skatepark proves anywhere can become a skate utopia - if you’re willing to put in the work.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Transcending the cruel rhythms of life in Edmonton, Canada
Music

Transcending the cruel rhythms of life in Edmonton, Canada

Music-making in the “northern shitty oil-city” — Dave Ehrenreich’s documentary ‘Rhythm of Cruelty’ follows the Canadian band of the same name, duo and romantic partners Brandi Strauss and Ian Rowley. Ehrenreich shows how Strauss and Rowley are attempting to revise the negative stereotypes which they say are associated with Edmonton by following their dream of touring their experimental punk band.

Written by: Christopher Sanders

Lessons on escapism from transformational artist Rolly Robinson
Film

Lessons on escapism from transformational artist Rolly Robinson

Radiate light every day — Makeup artist and master of transformation Rolly Robinson shares his inspiring outlook on life and upliftment in ‘More is More’, a beautiful short doc from director Alexis Boling.

Written by: Alex King

Surfer Léa Brassy on her Icelandic surf and ski odyssey
Surf

Surfer Léa Brassy on her Icelandic surf and ski odyssey

Breaking the ice — Inspiring short film 'Being There’ documents surfer Léa Brassy and her polar explorer boyfriend Vincent Colliard’s joint adventure in search of far-flung, icy swell.

Written by: Alex King

The sculptor who conjures work from light and darkness
Culture

The sculptor who conjures work from light and darkness

A mastery of materials — Artist Rubén Fuentes takes us on a poetic and philosophical journey through his creative process.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Watch Roger Ballen’s disturbing psychological thriller, Theatre of the Mind
Photography

Watch Roger Ballen’s disturbing psychological thriller, Theatre of the Mind

Exploring the darkest corners of the psyche — Roger Ballen’s latest project is a chilling short film shot in Nineteenth Century tunnels used to house the insane.

Written by: Alex King

Video: Communicating with aliens in the former Yugoslavia
Film

Video: Communicating with aliens in the former Yugoslavia

Nostalgia and reality collide in the Balkans — An old Serbian man has discovered how to use crumbling Tito-era monuments to speak to a parallel world.

Written by: Alex King

Video: The trailblazing father who shaped the Malloy Brothers
Surf

Video: The trailblazing father who shaped the Malloy Brothers

A family of adventurers — Pro surfers Keith, Dan and Chris Malloy would never have become the intrepid explorers they are today without their father leading them into the wild.

Written by: Alex King

The Brussels teenagers defying cultural divisions
Reportage

The Brussels teenagers defying cultural divisions

Terror, division, skateboarding and unity in Brussels — Links to the Paris attacks put Brussels at the centre of Europe’s debate on immigration, throwing up some heated questions. Is a lack of integration leading to radicalised teens? But at Les Ursulines skatepark a refreshing counterpoint is thriving, as kids from all backgrounds skate together in peace.

Written by: Alex King

Video: Skaters take over the deserted, midnight streets of Dresden
Skate

Video: Skaters take over the deserted, midnight streets of Dresden

Meet the Nightcrawlers — Five German skaters set sparks flying as they cruise Dresden’s epic Old Town in the dead of night.

Written by: Alex King

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