DAS AMERICAS was filmed in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago, Lima, Bogotá and Panama City. During the stops, the Latin American team formed by Akira Shiroma, Bastian Núñez, Daniel Vela, Federico González, Geronimo Bravo, Joakin Goto, Kervin Miranda, Vitória Mendonça and Paula Costales was captured in movement by the lens of the experienced director Marco de Souza.
Presenting /// Lunfardo – adidas
The adidas Skateboarding Latin American team skates through the streets of Buenos Aires guided by “Lunfardo” language – the preferred slang in the Rio de La Plata area since the 19th Century. Featuring Federico Gonzalez, Klaus Bohms, Akira Shiroma, Joakin Goto, Bastian Nuñez, Gui Silva, Kervin Miranda, Pablo Sorrentino and Luciano Cristobal.
adidas – Selva De Pedra /// São Paulo
The stone jungle of São Paulo is a perfect backdrop for a week-long trip with the adidas Skateboarding team. Featuring Rodrigo Teixeira, Felipe Gustavo, Alec Majerus, Heitor Da Silva, Magnus Bordewick, Jenn Soto, Klaus Bohms and Latin American riders Wacson Mass, Akira Shiroma and Guilherme Silva.
presenting /// Daedalus – adidas
Named after the Greek god that invented the Labyrinth, “Daedalus” follows the adidas Skateboarding team through the labyrinthine city of São Paulo. Featuring Rodrigo Teixeira, Klaus Bohms and Latin American team members Akira Shiroma, Daniel Marques, Marcelo Garcia, Luciano Cristobal, Federico Gonzalez, Christian Dawson and Guilherme Silva.
Volcom Presents: SoCal Latin Takeover
Last summer the Latin America skate team made a trip to Southern California to hit all of the classic spots they’ve seen in videos. Among the squad was Akira Shiroma from Brazil, Bralio Sagas from Chile, Jhancarlos Gonzalez from Colombia and Michael Scott from Mexico. They met up with other Volcom riders such as Omar Hassan, CJ Collins and Collin Provost during the week they were here and needless to say they were all impressed on what the Latin team put down!
My City – Cubatao, Sao Paulo, Brasil – Akira Shiroma | Volcom Skate
In Episode 7 of My City we visit Akira Shiroma from Cubatao, Sao Paulo, Brasil. Akira knows what it takes to commit to the grind and live out your passion. From always being told skateboarding isn’t the right path, Akira has proved them all wrong, and has a story to tell. Dive in to learn more about the place Akira grew up and where he learned to skateboard.
Skate Copa Court /// São Paulo, Brazil
Join the adidas Skateboarding team as they travel to São Paulo, Brazil for Skate Copa Court. From the streets to the court, the crew brings the skateboard community together for a day of fun. Featuring Rodrigo Teixeira, Miles Silvas, Klaus Bohms, Akira Shiroma, Felipe Gustavo, and Diego Najera.
Volcom Presents: Holy Stokes! a Real Life Happening – Behind the Scenes in Brasil
In early 2016 we headed down to Brasil on a filming mission for Holy Stokes! a Real Life Happening with Grant Taylor, Pedro Barros, Collin Provost, Caswell Berry, Milton Martinez, Akira Shiroma and Rogerio Ragueb. While the R3D cameras were rolling, so were the phones. We present to you the Real Life Happening behind the scenes perspective of filming for Holy Stokes! in Brasil.