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201163 minGdocumentary

Format Perspective

201163 minGdocumentary

Six European skate photographers share their work and perspectives in a 63-minute film shot entirely on super 8 film.

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Six European skate photographers share their work and perspectives in a 63-minute film shot entirely on super 8 film.

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Nils Svensson in Malmo, Stu Robinson in Belfast, and Alex Irvine in London are among six European skate photographers featured in Phil Evans' 2011 film, Format Perspective. The documentary captures their work and personal insights, revealing the distinct methods each photographer employs. Filmed entirely on super 8 film, it provides a behind-the-scenes look at the skateboarding scenes they document and the photographs that result from their sessions. Rich Gilligan, Sergej Vutuc, and Bertrand Trichet also contribute to this visual narrative.

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