The 'Kilian Martin: Altered Route' Short Explores Barren Lands
Romina S. Cortellucci — June 10, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: kilianmartin.net & highsnobiety
The 'Kilian Martin: Altered Route' film is eerily beautiful.
Sponsored by Mercedes Benz, the film was directed by filmmaker Brett Novak. The conceptual video follows Spanish professional skateboarder Kilian Martin as he glides through an abandoned water park. The park was once considered a popular oasis that lay in the midst of the Mojave Desert. Now unhinged, the park provides an incredibly cinematic environment for Martin to skate through.
Novak haunts the screen with images of the parks former glory, and then juxtaposes this with Martin’s freestyling. His moves are influenced by his gymnastics training, keeping them both fluid and innovative as he rides through the shot. Finally, the entire video is complemented by the soundtrack of Patrick Watson’s 'Adventures in Your Own Backyard,' which helps to narrate the film beautifully.
Sponsored by Mercedes Benz, the film was directed by filmmaker Brett Novak. The conceptual video follows Spanish professional skateboarder Kilian Martin as he glides through an abandoned water park. The park was once considered a popular oasis that lay in the midst of the Mojave Desert. Now unhinged, the park provides an incredibly cinematic environment for Martin to skate through.
Novak haunts the screen with images of the parks former glory, and then juxtaposes this with Martin’s freestyling. His moves are influenced by his gymnastics training, keeping them both fluid and innovative as he rides through the shot. Finally, the entire video is complemented by the soundtrack of Patrick Watson’s 'Adventures in Your Own Backyard,' which helps to narrate the film beautifully.
Trend Themes
1. Abandoned Water-park Films - There is an emerging trend of creating films set in abandoned water parks, providing a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for creative storytelling.
2. Professional Skateboarding in Unconventional Locations - Professional skateboarders are exploring abandoned locations like water parks to showcase their skills, opening up new possibilities for artistic expression.
3. Cinematic Skateboarding - Skateboarding is being increasingly utilized as a cinematic medium, combining stunning visuals and unique locations to create visually captivating films.
Industry Implications
1. Film Production - The film industry can explore the creation of documentaries or narrative films set in abandoned water parks to capture the aesthetic appeal and emotional depth of these locations.
2. Skateboarding Industry - The skateboarding industry can embrace and support professional skateboarders who push the boundaries by showcasing their skills in unconventional locations, attracting new audiences and inspiring innovation.
3. Music Industry - The music industry can collaborate with filmmakers and skateboarders to create soundtracks that perfectly complement the visuals and enhance the storytelling in cinematic skateboarding films.
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