Keep It Real - Photos From Behind the Scenes

Jan 9, 2016 at 11:51
by Peter Young  
Real

In the summer of 2015, Andrew Young, fresh out of film school, set out to shoot a mountain bike movie shot primarily on 16mm film. He compiled a list of talented riders from across Canada, picked shoot locations in British Columbia and Alberta, and with the help of a successful crowdsource fundraiser along with his own personal savings, left his job and pursued his vision. “Keep It Real” is a documentation of what happens when people with overlapping passions get together and share the stoke of a shared vision.

Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Liam Wallace is one of those people who can get on any bike and shred it to pieces. During our time with Liam, he stomped tech BMX lines, flowed through jumps, threw down some big tricks, and pinned downhill with the occasional trail speed tuck without breaking a sweat.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Liam Wallace


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Jarret Moore's laid back style in life translates to his riding. Looking chill while he tears through some loam, he not only shreds but also truly loves to ride.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

J.P. Maffret plus his brakeless hardtail is like watching art in motion, he threw down some insane tech and creative lines for "Keep It Real".


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

J.P. Maffret


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Matt Macduff needs no introduction, his style and personality are infectious, his wisdom and energy inspiring, and his skill on a bike was incredible to witness first hand. Despite setbacks and adversity, Matt was all smiles and good times and still managed to stack clips!


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Nearing the end of the trip shooting for Keep It Real, Andrew and I spent a week with Noah Brousseau, his energy and good vibes were exactly what we needed to get the job done, Andrew and Noah put together an all-time segment and we had many good times while doing it.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Noah Brousseau


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Reilly Horan rides like his life depends on it. Aside from seeming indestructible, taking crashes that would put most people out, he put together one hell of a segment. And he is probably the most chill, humble guy you will meet in mountain biking.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Reilly Horan


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Corbin Selfe, a very talented dirt jumper, dedicated to riding. His style can best be described as calculated, clicked, dialed, stomped, throwing down some impressive riding for his seggy.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Corbin Selfe's back yard.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Stephane Pelletier's riding is probably the closest thing to surfing on a mountain bike, getting tubular on waves of dirt, keeping it real for his part.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Spending the summer in sandals, tie-dye tanks, and a camera in hand, Andrew Young committed a good chunk of 2015 living to make 'Keep It Real' a reality. A movie that reminds us that riding bikes is one of the realest experiences you can have.


Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

Filming for Andrew Young s Keep It Real

If you still haven't seen Keep It Real, you can watch the full-length film below and be sure to check out Andrew Young's profile for more rad videos.

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 For someone who grew up in Kamloops and lives in Calgary I loved all the familiar terrain in this movie. It's wicked to see world-class riders in the film who you'll likely next see out on the trails or down at the bike park. Awesome job Andrew!
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 Watching that was one of the more enjoyable parts of the Christmas season. Great riding, and locally made, it was very good to see!
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