How important has your local BMX community been to you?
Man, it’s honestly been one of the most important parts of BMX for me. I grew up in Huntington Beach, and we were blessed to have a huge bmx scene. Constantly having people to ride with and hang out with growing up truly allowed me to feel like I was apart of something special.
What are you going to be looking for in 'The CIrcle' edits?
I’m gonna be looking for creativity first and foremost and that “feel good” crew vibe. I think it’s really important for the videos to come off in a way that highlights the classic elements of why we all got involved in the first place!
The crews are filming to a pretty tight schedule and mostly sticking close to home, what are the advantages and disadvantages of that?
The advantages are definitely the opportunity to try something at a local spot you’ve been putting off, and also the opportunity to think outside of the box to bring some fresh creativity to older spots. The disadvantage is missing out on exploring a new place and riding something fresh and special. That can definitely make things more difficult.
Filming and riding close to home is a central theme to your CULT Nativeland series. What made you want to go with that theme for a video project?
It all started years ago when I realized I didn’t have anything in particular to film for and I really wanted to start on a new project. The concept made perfect sense to me because it gave me the motivation to explore new areas around California and revisit spots to try new tricks. It works perfect because I’ll always have something to work on when I’m in town and not traveling. Thankfully, CA is pretty damn endless for spots so the saga will continue.
Got any tips for the crews on how to get the most out of their time filming together?
A crucial factor is making sure the vibe is right with your crew; enjoy it and have fun with it. I guarantee you this will make things more productive and a lot less stressful!