ENCORE: Behind the Missions Episode 4. That’s Just Franky – Primitive

Episode 4 of “ENCORE: Behind the Missions” focuses on Franky Villani and his opening part in ENCORE. Wade Desarmo explains how Franky’s skating reflects being comfortable with every aspect of who he is, the intangibles of Franky’s technique, and how he gets a pass on the Bennett Grind. “He throws caution to the wind in every sense. His skateboarding: does what he wants. His personal life: does what he wants. He just is who he is, and you can’t change that, that’s Franky”

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ENCORE: Behind the Missions Episode 1. Chengdu – Primitive

“ENCORE: Behind the Missions” is a 5 part mini-series taking an in-depth look into the filming process for the ENCORE video. Episode one focuses on a ten day trip to Chengdu, China which began as a laid back skate tour but quickly evolved into Primitive’s most productive trip ever. Featuring Carlos Ribeiro, Tiago Lemos, Trent McClung, Robert Neal, and Jenn Soto.

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Primitive Skate | ENCORE

One year in the making.. Primitive is proud to present their newest film, ENCORE. Primitive Skateboarding was established in early 2014 by Paul Rodriguez and Heath Brinkley. Featuring Paul Rodriguez, Tiago Lemos, Miles Silvas, JB Gillet, Bastien Salabanzi, Spencer Hamilton, Robert Neal, Marek Zaprazny, Devine Calloway, Carlos Ribeiro, Brian Peacock, Wade Desarmo, Franky Villani and Trent McClung. Ams: Tre Williams and Giovanni Vianna.

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Primitive Skate | ENCORE Is Coming Soon

Primitive’s second full length video ‘ENCORE’ Worldwide premiere on November 15th The Montalban Theater in Hollywood, CA. Primitive Skateboarding was established in early 2014 by Paul Rodriguez and Heath Brinkley. Primitive’s pros are Paul Rodriguez, Tiago Lemos, JB Gillet, Bastien Salabanzi, Spencer Hamilton, Marek Zaprazny, Devine Calloway, Carlos Ribeiro, Brian Peacock, Wade Desarmo, Franky Villani and Trent McClung. Ams: Tre Williams and Robert Neal

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