Project Detail

Rollin'on

Name: Rollin'on
Director: Paola Desiderio
Genre: Action, Experimental, Sport, Woman Director, Children’s
Released: 2008
Duration: 8 mins

Synopsis

Rollin'on is a film about skateboarding, hard work and perseverance. The film tells the story of a group of young people who regularly meet at Finsbury Park skate-park. Its main narrative is given by an interview with legendary skateboarding champion Tony Hawk, in which he tells the story of his first rolling steps into the world of skateboarding and how much skateboarding contributed to changing his life from bullied shy boy and outsider to revered professional skateboarding champion and video game character. The film draws a parallel between the lives of the young skateboarders in Haringey and their hero and hopefully will prove very inspirational among viewers. The film touches on themes such as bulling at school, social barriers and prejudice, as well as investigating weather skateboarding could offer a viable alternative to gun, knives, street crime in general and boredom.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 8 mins
Format: HD - SUPER 8 - DVCAM
Director: Paola Desiderio
Producer: Film London, Harringey Council
Co-Producer: Film London, Harringey Council
Editor: John Carozzi
Director of Photography: Winstan Whitter
Sound: Giulio Fasano Piano B
Composer: Giulio Fasano Piano B
Principal cast: Tony Hawk

Genre

Action Experimental Sport Woman Director Children’s Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

GRAFFITI FILM

rollingonfilm@yahoo.co.uk

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