Teaching at Free Fall Media Camp
At Free Fall Media Camp, I had the opportunity to teach younger students and help guide them through different areas of media creation, which ended up being a really rewarding experience. I worked with them on tools like Adobe After Effects, photography, and video editing, showing them how to use professional software to create visually engaging work. The camp takes place at the skate park, which gives it a really unique, creative energy. Led by documentarian Shane Yelicanin, the program focuses on both learning and experimentation, encouraging kids to have fun while developing real skills. Being able to pass on what I know while watching them get excited about creating their own projects made it one of the most meaningful things I’ve been a part of.
Free Fall 15th Annual Event Recap
I’ve also been involved in skateboarding through my work with Free Fall Skate Park, where I created the official recap video for the 15th Annual Free Fall Event. The project focused on capturing the energy of the day—riders, community, and the overall atmosphere—and turning it into a fast-paced highlight reel. Filming at the park allowed me to work in a real, unpredictable environment, tracking movement, timing tricks, and building a rhythm through editing that matched the intensity of the event. The final video was published by Free Fall and shared with the community, showcasing both the event and my ability to document live action in a way that feels engaging and authentic.
What Skateboarding Means to Me
Skateboarding is important to me because it’s one of the first things in my life, besides filmmaking, that I truly chose for myself. It wasn’t something I was pushed into or introduced to by friends—it was something I was drawn to on my own, and in a way, I ended up bringing others into it with me. What makes it so meaningful is how much it’s taught me through failure. Falling isn’t just part of skateboarding—it is skateboarding. Every slam, every missed trick, every moment of frustration teaches you to get back up and try again, stronger and more focused. That process has shaped how I think and how I handle challenges in life. Beyond that, skateboarding has connected me with some of the most creative and driven people I’ve ever met, opening doors to opportunities and experiences I wouldn’t have found otherwise. It’s helped me grow not just as a skater, but as a person, surrounded by a community that pushes each other to keep going. If you want to get something done, skateboarding teaches you how—commit, fall, learn, and get back up until you land it.
