Lakai's "The Flare" Premiere Photos
6/14/2017
That’s right, guys, in an age of send your video straight to Instagram, the boys at Lakai went ahead and did another full length. Filming began in 2014 and it was only supposed to last a year—but you know how that goes. Thousands of one more tries later, The Flare was complete. Longtime crailtap videographer Federico Vitetta, along with his crew of master lensmen and the entire Lakai team once again bring you the best skating, filming and editing and keep The Flare alive. —Joe Hammeke
Graumans Egyptian Theater, Hollywood Blvd.
Big Wheat in charge of admission
Eric Dressen? You know he’s on the list!
Director and filmer Federico Vitetta greeting skaters on the red carpet
The Shrine’s Josh Landau arrived early for the 7pm showing
Danny Brady and Justin Strubing staying refreshed
Free beer courtesy of Lagunitas
Cody Chapman drove down from Santa Cruz. He’s got tricks in the vid, sharing a part with Raven Tershy
The Hawk clan arrived and sorted through the wristband situation
“Dad, here’s the ones for free drinks.” Meanwhile, World’s Best Dad sneaks up
You know Riley and Tony were not going to escape his wrath
"Did Tony ever get fed up with you having band practice at home?"
The Nine Club moved their living room to Hollywood Blvd. for the evening. First guest: Tony Hawk
Yup, Kelly Hart was still stuck in the corner with a button, even on the makeshift version
Back to the red-carpet arrivals, Elijah Berle and his lady
Jon Sciano and his girl. Wait 'til you see Jon’s part. It’s gnarly!
Jerry Hsu and Rick Howard
Kenny Anderson, what happened?
World’s Best Dad and Lizard King talk about fatherhood and sobriety
“You remember Rap Snacks?” Neckface and Mike Sinclair
Rowan Zorilla found the back-up beer stash
Vans' Justin Regan was there
Media overlords, Atiba Jefferson and Mike Burnett
Mike Mo with a quick spot on the Nine Club pop up
By now, most everyone had arrived
Mike Carroll says, “Everyone inside!”
Pile in
After a brief introduction by Carroll, Manchild takes the mic…
…a little tipsy…
…but still manages to lead the team back to thier seats—somewhat
The stoke on these three filmers' faces after the video should tell you just how good it is: Ewan Bowman, Lannie Rhoades and Ant Travis
Outside, Wheatley is back to crowd control
Beard farmer, Erik Bragg, lends some hair to Rye Beres
Master lensmen is an understatement here: Federico and Jon Miner
Is there another Stay Flared in the making? Rick Howard and Emerica’s Don Brown ponder the possibilities
Riley Hawk had the last part so JT Rhoades ran next door and stole a lifetime-achievement award
Congrats, Riley!
All the way from Barcelona, Jesus Fernandez—and an even drunker Manchild…
…who barged Sam Muller’s Nine Club appearance…
…to get immediately 86'd
Volcom’s Wanderlodge picked up some remaining stragglers
Peace out for now. Great vid, guys!
Graumans Egyptian Theater, Hollywood Blvd.Big Wheat in charge of admissionEric Dressen? You know he’s on the list!Director and filmer Federico Vitetta greeting skaters on the red carpetThe Shrine’s Josh Landau arrived early for the 7pm showingDanny Brady and Justin Strubing staying refreshedFree beer courtesy of LagunitasCody Chapman drove down from Santa Cruz. He’s got tricks in the vid, sharing a part with Raven TershyThe Hawk clan arrived and sorted through the wristband situation“Dad, here’s the ones for free drinks.” Meanwhile, World’s Best Dad sneaks upYou know Riley and Tony were not going to escape his wrath"Did Tony ever get fed up with you having band practice at home?"The Nine Club moved their living room to Hollywood Blvd. for the evening. First guest: Tony HawkYup, Kelly Hart was still stuck in the corner with a button, even on the makeshift versionBack to the red-carpet arrivals, Elijah Berle and his ladyJon Sciano and his girl. Wait 'til you see Jon’s part. It’s gnarly!Jerry Hsu and Rick HowardKenny Anderson, what happened?World’s Best Dad and Lizard King talk about fatherhood and sobriety“You remember Rap Snacks?” Neckface and Mike SinclairRowan Zorilla found the back-up beer stashVans' Justin Regan was thereMedia overlords, Atiba Jefferson and Mike BurnettMike Mo with a quick spot on the Nine Club pop upBy now, most everyone had arrivedMike Carroll says, “Everyone inside!”Pile inAfter a brief introduction by Carroll, Manchild takes the mic……a little tipsy……but still manages to lead the team back to thier seats—somewhatThe stoke on these three filmers' faces after the video should tell you just how good it is: Ewan Bowman, Lannie Rhoades and Ant TravisOutside, Wheatley is back to crowd controlBeard farmer, Erik Bragg, lends some hair to Rye BeresMaster lensmen is an understatement here: Federico and Jon MinerIs there another Stay Flared in the making? Rick Howard and Emerica’s Don Brown ponder the possibilitiesRiley Hawk had the last part so JT Rhoades ran next door and stole a lifetime-achievement awardCongrats, Riley!All the way from Barcelona, Jesus Fernandez—and an even drunker Manchild……who barged Sam Muller’s Nine Club appearance……to get immediately 86'dVolcom’s Wanderlodge picked up some remaining stragglers Peace out for now. Great vid, guys!-
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