Laws and obstacles prohibiting skateboards in public spaces roused an ambitious bunch of skaters to build their own skate park.

Laws and physical obstacles prohibiting skateboards in public spaces roused an ambitious bunch of skaters to build their own skate park under a freeway and embrace the poetry and freedom of the sport.

About Doc Challenge

The International Documentary Challenge is a timed filmmaking competition where filmmakers have 5 days to make a short non-fiction film (4-7 minutes.) All of the registered participants make their films during the same time period (early March) and are required to ship the movie by the deadline. In addition to being restricted on time, the filmmakers must choose between 2 assigned documentary genres (such as Biography, Music, 1st Person, etc.) and are assigned a specific theme (such as “Freedom") that will dictate the content and direction of their film. The top 12 films (determined by a panel of judges) premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival in Toronto where the Winners are announced. After the premiere, there are additional theatrical screenings in major cities, possible television exposure and a DVD release of the best films.

Paving the Way

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Paving the Way

Release Year: 2006

Duration: 5 min

Availability: Worldwide

Related: Life & Culture, Music & Arts, Sports & Hobbies, Doc Challenge

Laws and physical obstacles prohibiting skateboards in public spaces roused an ambitious bunch of skaters to build their own skate park under a freeway and embrace the poetry and freedom of the sport.

About Doc Challenge

The International Documentary Challenge is a timed filmmaking competition where filmmakers have 5 days to make a short non-fiction film (4-7 minutes.) All of the registered participants make their films during the same time period (early March) and are required to ship the movie by the deadline. In addition to being restricted on time, the filmmakers must choose between 2 assigned documentary genres (such as Biography, Music, 1st Person, etc.) and are assigned a specific theme (such as “Freedom") that will dictate the content and direction of their film. The top 12 films (determined by a panel of judges) premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival in Toronto where the Winners are announced. After the premiere, there are additional theatrical screenings in major cities, possible television exposure and a DVD release of the best films.

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Hilary Scarl

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