BMX WORLDS - CHAPTER 2

Johnny Avila Méndez -Filmer & photographer , Colombia

Representing the entire Colombian Atlantic Coast, Montería/Colombia - He is a young man and a revelation in the Filmers scene around South America, and within the same country of Colombia, Avila or better known by his alterego "Neo"

His greatest inspiration is Richard Forne, and a few years ago he began to make himself known from the Huge City of Medellín and some other large cities around the country of Colombia, where he has stood out for his unique style to film the most important shots. crazy and creative possibles that make you achieve an amazing shot, thus capturing many moments of local Riders, “Neo” -

He has been working hand in hand with "Manguito" - Sebastian Martínez and other video part projects that are under development.

Avila's words - "When I started filming I never thought that this would identify me so much, I am from a relatively small city, where what I do is seen as mocking or strange, that I am "wasting my time" but they were never obstacles to retiring, when I moved to Medellín for a few months in 2022, I was very shy and I felt very small in front of many riders, and high quality Filmers in the city, until once I met Fernapinillos, he was one of those first people who believed in me and it gave me a lot of confidence to continue doing what I love to do so much today, thanks to all those bikers, Filmers and people who are part of the movement for giving me that welcome and not making me feel excluded, especially Fernapinillos, Nicoherrera, Fray Contreras, Teomazo, Juanma, Julián, Charles, Ochoa, Mau, Manguito and many places in the city, all of Medellín who taught me very good things, thank you, I love you!

IF YOU LIKE JHONNY AVILA'S WORK YOU CAN MAKE HIM A DONATION SO HE CAN CONTINUE MAKING ART WITH HIS CAMERA

Jhonny Avila has been the protagonist of the most brutal photos that Colombian bmx has seen, thus being one of the first exponents to pursue professionalism. He has done great photo sessions in Medellin with Omar Calderon, Fernando Pinillos, Robin Meza among other guys. In addition to also creating great masterpieces with riders like Sebastian Martinez, so if you liked Avila's work, don't hesitate to support him with a donation via PayPal.

Maddy Mario : Photographer

Instagram: @maddy.mario 

Email: maddyshootsthings@gmail.com

Photographer Description:

Raised in Miami, FL  Currently based in New York, NY

Maddy Mario has always had a passion for action sports whether on a board, bike, or behind the camera. Her current work explores these themes, which is innately predisposed to high speed action, adventure, counter culture, and thrill. Her work in BMX thus far has allowed her to explore many cities throughout the USA, allowing her to learn about the varying different styles of riders within the subculture. Her work is seen on her instagram and website, alongside features on the Bloom BMX Instagram, as well as, the JAMNCREW instagram! Maddy Mario is making her mark in the BMX and action sports world. Check her out!


Location: Outerbanks, NC  Rider: John Caps (@cappsie) Trick: Tire Slide 

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Location: Burlington, Vermont  Event: JamnCrew (@jamncrew) Rider: Dimitri McCombs (@d_niiiccceee) Trick: doble peg  hard 180 

Location: Outerbanks, NC  Rider: John Caps (@cappsie) Trick: Vader no hander 

Location: Burlington, Vermont  Event: JamnCrew (@jamncrew) Rider: Dimitri McCombs (@d_niiiccceee) Trick: Manual 

Location: NYC    Rider: James O’Mara (@james_omara)  Trick: Bar Spin 

Location: NYC  Rider: (@lifebehindgrips) Trick: Flatground 

Location: NYC  Rider: DRose (@hoodhappynyc) Trick: Flat Whip

Location: Providence, RI  Event: JAMNCREW (@jamncrew) Rider: Matt Costigan (@mattcostiganbmx)  Trick: Tire Grab 

Location: NYC  Riders: Tom Scheuermann (@tom_scheuermann11), Kyle Wilson (@x2kyle_)​

Location: Providence, RI Event: JAMNCREW (@jamncrew) 

In this new generation we are seeing the emergence of a new generation with great riders and new exponents of extreme sports photography and if we have to talk about someone It's from Maddy Mario...

 Maddy has become one of the first girls to venture into the professional industry of extreme sports photography being the creator of great masterpieces such as the photo sessions at the swampfest, sessions with Billy Perry and Martin Shershen, doing a truly exceptional job. 

Is this the start of a great bmx career for maddy?

 Will we see her foray as a photographer in the most important bmx events in the world?

 I don't know guys but if you want maddy to continue creating great masterpieces Do not hesitate to support her with a donation via PayPal. 

PROCEDURE BMX " CRADLE OF LEGENDS"- GLASCOW, SCOTLAND

Procedure bmx is one of the best crew in the UK, in the last 3 years the guys have produced 2 great dvds called local procedure and foreign procedure.


 For the local dvd procedure it was the dvd produced between 2021/2022 on the streets of Scotland, in this dvd the protagonists were: - Thomas Roulston, Dan Banks, Luc Lynch-Rice, Alex Donnachie, Sean Munro, Cain Martin & Antonio Smallwood.

 

 Local procedure was a dvd that represented the street scenes of Scottish bmx, in this dvd the boys filmed in the wildest spots in all of Scotland as well as being a dvd that was filmed with old cameras when it was edited Luc was in charge of creating a great bmx movie in the style of 80s cinema.



 Foreing procedure

  By Luc : "This one was all about the holidays. Big shoutout to all the locals that made us feel right at home, showing us the best spots and the best time. The video wouldn't be the same without you all. Some really really sick memories and friendships made along the way.Unfortunately the super 8 camera hit some issues resulting in virtually no footage from Tenerife & Athens, which was a real shame, and we only lost a couple clips to glitches.

 Filmed in Tenerife, Vancouver & Athens.

 The second Procedure full length. "


 The following photography session is a series of visual records of the trips to Tenerife - Athens and Vancouver and the local procedure filming process.


STARRING  =ALEX DONNACHIE - DAN BANKS

STARRING - DAN BANKS , THOMAS ROULSTON AND PROCEDURE BMX CREW

STARRING =  DAN BANKS AND THOMAS ROULSTON