Filmed over two years in the streets of New York, the third full-length video from the Bodega Boys is for the love of the city, of friends, and of skating itself. It’s for the beginners, the OGs, the significant others, and the pedestrians. It’s for anyone who’s wondered why you’ve dedicated so much of your life to this. It’s For Lovers.
Featuring:
Mike Torres,
Jeremy Raff,
Augusto Castillo,
Justin Brasco,
Rob Silcox,
Alex Ryerson,
Sam Leviton,
Geoff Levy,
Christian Delfino,
Ariel Surun,
Anthony Esquivel,
Silvia Kambouridis,
Edwin Rodriguez,
Stefan Sieverding,
Nate Hall,
Greg Carideo,
Nay Mapalo,
Michael Kraft,
Hector Gonzalez,
Lien Ta Cheng &
Lauric Picard.
Directed and Edited by:
Jeremy Raff &
Mike Torres.
Main Camera:
Mike Torres,
Jeremy Raff &
Augusto Castillo. Art Direction:
Mike Mcmullen. Motion Graphics:
Anthony Esquivel. Photography:
Christian Delfino. Gaffer (intro): Rob Silcox. Cinematographer (outro): Rob Silcox. Colorist: Edwin Rodriguez.
Visit BL8.nyc. Photos.
Bodega Boys: ‘For Lovers’, our third full-length video, premiered on Thursday, September 5th, at Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan. Filmed over two years in the streets of New York, this video is for the love of the city, of friends, and of skating itself. It’s for the beginners, the OGs, the significant others, and the pedestrians. It’s for anyone who’s wondered why you’ve dedicated so much of your life to this.
It’s For Lovers. Visit bl8.nyc - full video coming soon online. Photos.
Bodega Boys and friends luxuriating in the sun, even in the winter. Skaters:
Silvia Kambouridis,
Jeremy Raff,
Robby Silcox,
Augusto Castillo,
Hector Gonzalez,
Miguel Ramos,
Ariel Surun,
Mike Schmitt,
Alex Ryerson
Sean Kelso,
Justin Brasco,
Mike Torres,
Greg Carideo,
Anthony Esquivel,
Kevin Wielechowski,
Andrew Nemiroski,
Sam Leviton,
Geoff Levy &
Brendan Brown.
Main Camera:
Jeremy Raff,
Mike Torres &
Augusto Castillo. Editor: Jeremy Raff. Locations:
New York City,
Philadelphia,
New Haven,
Hartford &
Hudson Valley. Music:
Witch,
Joy Orbison,
Pearson Sound &
Cory Hanson. Check this amazing photo/ video collage on Instagram.
The Bodega Boys present: CASH ONLY (trailer). DIRECTED BY Jeremy Raff & Mike Torres. Featuring:
Alex Ryerson,
Justin Brasco,
Augusto Castillo,
Christian Delfino,
Robby Silcox,
Mike Torres,
Jeremy Raff,
Edwin Rodriguez,
Ariel Surun,
Geoff Levy,
Anthony Esquivel,
Greg Carideo,
Julian Garcia &
Sam Leviton.
MAIN CAMERA:
Augusto Castillo,
Jeremy Jeremy Raff,
Alex Alex Ryerson &
Mike Mike Torres. EDITING: Jeremy Raff & Mike Torres.
ASSISTANT EDITOR:
Augusto Castillo.
COLOR:
Edwin Rodriguez.
ART DIRECTION:
Mike McMullen.
MUSIC:
Tasaday,
Sassy 009,
Camouflage Large,
Waylon Jennings,
Dali Muru & The Polyphonic Swarm,
Ruth,
Armand Hammer,
Yeek,
Near Paris,
Section 25 &
Beastie Boys.
Previously: Enter the Bodega (NYC, 2021) by Mike Torres - Full Video.
“Enter The Bodega” is a skate video shot in the streets of New York City in 2020 by Mike Torres. Featuring: Justin Brasco, Augusto Castillo, Mike Torres, Ariel Surun, Edwin Rodriguez, Tadd Labozzeta, Alex Ryerson, Robby Silcox, Christian Delfino, Jeremy Raff, & more. Release: 08.20.21.
Bodega (store), in American English referring primarily to convenience stores in New York City.
“Enter The Bodega” is a skate video shot in the streets of New York City in 2020 by Mike Torres. Featuring: Justin Brasco, Augusto Castillo, Mike Torres, Ariel Surun, Edwin Rodriguez, Tadd Labozzeta, Alex Ryerson, Robby Silcox, Christian Delfino, Jeremy Raff, & more. Release: 08.20.21.
Bodega (store), in American English referring primarily to convenience stores in New York City.