Below are the official nominations for the Festival. ONLY these official selections will be screened on August 31st and September 1st, 2010 at The Downtown Independent Theater in Los Angeles.

For more info on the Nominated Films, please click HERE

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR BEST US FILM

Hallelujah

U.S.A. – 2010 – 40 min

Wednesday, September 1st, 6.45PM Showing #7

Transworld Skateboarding is proud to present Hallelujah, its 22nd film by Jon Holland and Chris Ray. Starring Torey Pudwill, Tyler Bledsoe, Ryan Decenzo, Pete Eldridge and Taylor Bingaman. Hallelujah features top skaters from different teams and mashes their unique styles into one video that is not to be missed.

Directors: Jon Holland, Chris Ray

Producer: Michael Glenn

Executive Producers: Skin Phillips, Ben Kelly

Skateboarders: Torey Pudwill, Tyler Bledsoe, Ryan Decenzo, Pete Eldridge, Taylor Bingaman

Extremely Sorry

U.S.A. – 2010 – 53 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 9PM Showing #4

Five years in the making, Extremely Sorry is the 3rd release in the trilogy of Flip skateboards “sorry” video series. The world famous Flip Team has evolved over time, but their original spirit remains intact, with levels of skate madness continuing to build to ever increasingly insane levels. Famous not only for their insane skateboarding skills, the Flip Team is as notorious for their renegade lifestyles (don’t expect to see them at the Olympics anytime soon). Extremely Sorry was so named as a tongue in cheek mockery of the X-Games style of mainstream skateboard competitions. The next Flip Chapter unfolds…Extremely Sorry. It’s really real!

Director: Flip Productions

Producer: Ewan Bowman

Executive Producers: Geoff Rowley, Jeremy Fox

Claymation: Edgar Alvarez

Original Music: Baron

Wood

U.S.A. – 2009 – 4 min 12 sec

Tuesday, August 31st, 7.15PM Showing #3

Six skateboarders are choreographed as they skate through a stark world composed of a white void and thousands of pieces of chopped firewood.

Director: Colin Kennedy

Producer: Cullen Poythress

Executive Producer: Tim Gavin

Other Staff: Gabe Clement (Location Manager) Matthew Deak (art director) Ryan Marcus (Digital Effects) Ken Folta, Juan Trajillo, Krystof Andres, Marc Ritzema, Michelle Garuik, Mick Pacifici, Tom Voelpel, Wasworth Peters

Skateboarders: Andrew Brophy, Daewon Song, Jimmy Cao, Kenny Hoyle, Torey Pudwill, and Zered Bassett

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM

Plank

The Netherlands – 2009 – 15 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 2PM Showing #1

Nassim Guammaz wants to become best skateboarder in the world. His father says he has to choose a secure future, and the boys from his neighborhood think that skateboarding is not for Moroccans. But Nassim follows his heart and does what he wants. This summer, for the first time, he is not only going to Morocco with his family, but staying in the Netherlands to compete in some of the skateboard competitions.

Director: Billy Pols

Producer: Maarten Kuit

Executive Producer: Jeroen van den Idsert

Other Staff: Liedewij Theisens (Assist. Director), Daniel Bouquet, Jaap Hermans, Marinka Schippers, Brian Ent, Govert Janse

The Gypsea Tour

France – 2010 – 15 min

Wednesday, September 1st, 4.20PM Showing #6

11 Starving gypsies head East from the Cliché base of Lyon, France, across the French Riviera, through Italy, to Croatia with their sleeping bags as their only shelter and using their boards as a pillow. Two weeks on the road traveling over 3,000 kilometers, the gypsies explore the enchanted skate spots with no plans and no hotels.

Director: Vincent “Junior” Chassignole

Producers: Cliché & FUEL TV

Executive Producer: Al Boglio

Skateboarders: Lucas Puig, Andrew Bropay, Flo Mirtain, Sammy Winter, Jeremie Daclin, Charles Collet, Javier Mandizabal and Benny Fairfax

Riding the White Long Cloud

Canada– 2009 – 44 min

Wednesday, September 1st, 2PM Showing #5

In an attempt to undertake a self-sufficient skateboard tour, John Ratray, Silas Baxtar Neal, Chris Haslam, Cairo Foster, Kenny Anderson, Keagan Saunder, and Rick McCrank travel to New Zealand by bicycle. The crew cycles over 500km in search of skate spots and a place to pitch their tent as they make their way across New Zealand.

Director: Alex Craig

Producers: Alex Craig, Fred Mortagne, Ben Wagner

Executive Producers: Scott Paridon, CJ Olivares

Skateboarders: Chris Haslam and John Ratray

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR BEST EMERGING FILMMAKER

Corridor of Shame

U.S.A. – 2009 – 55 min

Wednesday, September 1st, 2PM Showing #5

This is John’s first ever full length video. They began filming in 2008 and ended in October 2009. Started editing in August 09 and wrapped up in October to have it ready for the premiere date on Nov 14 ,2009 at Southside Skatepark. The idea behind the video was to showcase his friend’s talents.

Director: John Danielson

Producers: John Danielson, Jason Cowie

Skateboarders: Aaron Wilson, JC Borden, Jeff Haley, David Langsten, Dakota Roberson, Andrew Reneu, Whitney Collins, Michael Beuhler, Derek Simen, Chris Luhring

19 Years Young

U.S.A. – 2010 – 35 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 4.40PM Showing #2

Skateboarding in today’s society is everywhere. In an oversaturated world, true love an originality never fade. Nicholas and Chuck, both 19, bring a youthful spark and keep the fire burning!

Director: Jack Mansfield

Producer: Chuck Donnatin

Other Staff: Nicholas Silva

Skateboarders: Featuring appearances of Omar Salazar, Stefan Janoski, Brandon Biebel, Arto Saari, AVE, Tyler Bledsoe, Luke Croker, Rorigo TX, Keegan Suader, Tony Manfre, David Gravette, Devin Appelo, Danny Dicola, Roberto Alemond, and many more…

Symmetry

U.S.A – 2009 – 56 min

Wednesday, September 1st, 4.20PM Showing #6

S.F. Bay area independent skateboarding film.

Director: Dayman Cash

Producer: Dayman Cash

Skateboarders: Josh Spira, Johnny Voskuyl, Marco Lerma, Julian Klein, Patrick Beavdouin, Robbie Bilbao, Blake Svendsen

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR BEST INDEPENDENT FILM

Machotaildrop

Canada– 2009 – 92 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 4.40PM Showing #2

A highly visual and fantastical journey about an amateur skateboarder, Walter Rhum, who realizes his dream of turning pro and riding for the world’s greatest skateboard company Machotaildrop.

Directors: Corey Adams, Alex Craig

Producers: Oliver Linsley, Jared Valentine

Executive Producers: Shon Tomlin, CJ Olivares

Art Director: Jeffro Halladay

Skateboarders: Rick McCrank, John Ratray, Anthony Amedori

Wizard Smoke

Canada– 2009 – 9 min 39 sec

Wednesday, September 1st, 2PM Showing #5

A short, creative skateboard video featuring a group of skaters doing tricks covered in powdered pigment. Wizard Smoke puts heavy emphasis on the visual, creating a unique cinematic aesthetic. Motion is captured as the skateboarders movements are trailed by clouds of colorful smoke.

Director: Liam Mitchell

Producer: Liam Mitchell

Skateboarders: Nathan Lacoste

Fresno

U.S.A – 2009 – 70 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 7.15PM Showing #3

A sweet little film about the housing foreclosure crisis, Fresno and skateboarding.

Director: Stephen Payne

Producer: Stephen Payne

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR BEST COMMERCIAL

Nestle Aero

U.S.A. – 2010 – 1 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 7.15PM Showing #3

Skateboarders Bob Burnquist and Ty Evans teamed up for Nestle Aero to make this advert “Feel the Bubbles” by skating through thousands of chocolate balloons

Director: Ty Evans

Producer: Nathan De La Rhionda

Executive Producer: Dana Garman

Skateboarder: Bob Burnquist

La Tabla Skaters

Chile – 2010 – 30 sec

Tuesday, August 31st, 9PM Showing #4

Director: Lucas Tripodi

Producer: Lucas Tripodi

Woodward

U.S.A – 2010

Wednesday, September 1st, 2PM Showing #5

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR BEST SKATE SHOP VIDEO

The Dango is Dead

Westside Skateshop (North Miami)

U.S.A. – 2009 – 35 min

Wednesday, September 1st, 6.45PM Showing #7

A skateboard film, featuring up and coming as well as already established skateboarders. Most of these skaters hail from the East Coast, and have ties and sponsorships to Westside Skateshop, which is owned by former pro John Montesi. Featuring unique skate locals as well as off the board antics and skits, this video aims to represent the East Coast skateboard lifestyle.

Director: Joe Perrin

Producer: Joe Perrin

Executive Producer: John Montesi

Skateboarders: Featuring appearances of Omar Salazar, Stefan Janoski, Brandon Biebel, Arto Saari, AVE, Tyler Bledsoe, Luke Croker, Rorigo TX, Keegan Suader, Tony Manfre, David Gravette, Devin Appelo, Danny Dicola, Roberto Alemond, and many more…

Spot On

Exit Skate Shop (Philadelphia)

U.S.A. – 2010 – 39 min

Wednesday, September 1st, 4.20PM Showing #6

An independent skateboard film presented by Exit Skate Shop in Philadelphia, PA. The films are centrally themed around the visual exploration of a skateboarder’s natural urge to persist through the seemingly insurmountable odds placed against them.

Director: Phil Gushue

Producer: Phil Gushue

Executive Producer: Steve Miller

Skateboarders: Pat Bryan, Jesse Clayton, Bill Pierce, Kyle Frederick, Brian Mollot, and Brendan Terry. This film co-stars Chris Cole, Shane Colville, Pete Eldrige, Brit Hawk, Pat Heid, Jimmy McDonald and Bill Sand

ZVD

ZJ Boarding House (Santa Monica)

U.S.A – 2010 – 32 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 2PM Showing #1

ZJ Boarding House presents their first full-length skate team video, filmed over a 5-year span. Featuring local spots, along with clips from Barcelona and across the USA.

Directors: Mike Marasco, Jesus Grajeda, Ian Edwards

Producer: Noah Lewkow

Executive Producer: Mike Marasco

Other Staff: Florin Meza, Josh Kryzwonos, Austin Squire, Ted Vecchione

Skateboarders: Tis Lam Smith, Justin Cefai, Alec Beck, Even Edwards, Josh Campos, Michael Guffey, Tyler Kindred, Graham Harrington, Marko Jazbinsek, Jake Games, Brendon Hayward, Sean McNulty, Austin Squire, Stuart Kirst, Olan Prenatt

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY

Skateistan: To Live and Skate Kabul

UK – 2010 – 9 min 15 sec

Wednesday, September 1st, 6.45PM Showing #7

A film about 2 of the pupils from the skateistan project in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Director: Orlando Von Einsiedel

Producers: Orlando Von Einsiedel, Louis Figgis

Executive Producers: Jon Prever, Thanh Ma, Rod Stanley

10,000 Kilometers

Hungary – 2010 – 45 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 9pm Showing #4

A skateboarding documentary filmed on the Trans-Siberian Railway. It documents the two month long journey of 10 people who traveled from Moscow to Hong Kong only by trains and skateboards.

Director: Patrik Wallner

Producer: Patrik Wallner

Executive Producer: Patrik Wallner

Skateboarders: Michael Mackrodt, John Tanner, Kenny Reed, Dan Zuereff, Dan Cates

Deathbowl to Downtown

U.S.A. – 2010 – 86 min

Tuesday, August 31st, 2pm Showing #1

Evolution of skateboarding in NYC and how that impacted skateboarding as a whole. 1975-2008.

Directors: Coan Nichols, Rick Charnoski

Producers: Six Stair, Coan Nichols and Rick Charivoski

Executive Producers: Six Stair, Coan Nichols, Rick Charivoski

Skateboarders: Andy Kessler, Keith Hufnagel, Mike Vailely, Mark Gonzalez, Jeff Panl, Jeremy Henderson, Dave Caddo, Peter Bici, and Dan Pensyl

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