This Is My Element

Directed by Johnny Schillereff, “This Is My Element” is a full length experimental skateboarding film. With the recent updating of the team, Element has introduced a new look to skateboarding which is displayed in their newest film “This Is My Element”. The film starts with a montage of their showcase skaters, including: Bam Margera, Darrell Stanton and Chad Muska. The film then transitions into individual skaters demonstrating their talent in a two to five minute clip, accompanied with music. The film concludes with a longer display of talent by a skater which the company wishes to highlight. Element decided to use “underground” music instead of the mainstream rock or hip hop. The film consists of mainly instrumental music to express the connection between humans and nature. The editors have made it so the music is in sync with the motions of the skater. I feel it adds a whole new aspect to skateboarding videos. Upbeat tempos were match with skaters who skate fast and big, while the mellow, soothing beats were matched with skaters who have skate with style and ease. This combination allows the skater to control the music in his part, which gives the film a very organic and original feel. I applaud and speak highly of this film. I want to recommend it to anyone with any interest in skating to see it. After watching I felt motivated and anxious to go skateboarding. This film is another step that Element has taken to progress the sport of skateboarding.