“Bowl Bash is a yearly event in Ohio, that attracts the Big Guns, and the Scary Brave. I consumed more alcohol in this week than in the previous several years combined, i think it was a survival response.” The Road to Skatopia -Gizzard This is a necessary trip for me, as a Skateboarder. Rutland… it’s […]
Tag: Brewce Martin
Skatopia: 40 Acres and a Pool
Originally published in Heckler by Andrew Hutchison “It’s a good idea to bring food, water, and anything else needed to sustain life.” I could give you a map with directions, but you will still get lost. I will do my best to describe it in words, but you won’t fully comprehend. I will even show you […]
Heathen’s Rant
I’ve seen a lot in my years at Skatopia. I’m not allowed to mention everything I’ve seen, less some folks would do the shackle shuffle. Here goes. I’ve seen Brewce Martin attempt (with surprising success) to bang every punker slut to set foot on the property. I’ve seen fist fights, knife fights, beer fights, car […]
Science Talks
From a Juice Magazine interview with Dave “Science” Maxwell. Skatopia is about being able to skate at 4AM and play music as loud as you want and get pissed if you want. You can blow up your car if you need to, some people need to do that, you know. I do want more skaters […]
Jack Sabbath Interview
1) What is your name? Jack Sabbath 2) Who do you ride for? CIA Wounded Knee Independent Volcom 3) Where are you from? Born CT raised in West Virginia 4) How long have you been skating? since the bicentennial 5) What is your favorite spot? Apple then , anywhere I see fire in skaters eyes […]
15 Things
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Skatopia words: Kevin Craft Originally published at 1. In 1996, skateboarder Brewce Martin’s dream to create a skate haven where he could play loud music and build ramps materialized. He purchased 88 acres of southern Ohio backwoods for a mere $45,000, and Skatopia was born. Sandwiched between garage […]
Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy – new distributor, Screenings, iTunes!!
Garden Thieves Pictures is a new distributor for Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy. We’ll be screening Nov 16th– 22nd at the The Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle, Washington, and the same week at the 16:9 Cinema in Philadelphia, PA. A multi-city tour to follow. Also, we’re (finally) coming to iTunes. Look for us there on […]
Skatopia: By Popular Demand! Another Athens Screening
The Athens International Film & Video Festival has added a second screening for Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy after over 60 people were turned away from last weekend’s screening. This Wednesday April 28th at midnight.
Nice write up for Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy
Nice write-up for our Skatopia documentary in the Parkersburg News & Sentinel. Film looks at city native – Parkersburg News and Sentinel.com ATHENS, Ohio – A Parkersburg man who has created a hardcore skateboarding haven in rural Meigs County is the subject of a new documentary to be shown during the 37th Athens International Film […]
Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy – OH premiere!
“SKATOPIA: 88 ACRES OF ANARCHY” Athens International Film and Video Festival – Opening Night Friday, April 23 9:15pm @ Athena Theater in Athens, Ohio (tickets avail at box office) AFTER PARTY! Join Brewce Martin, many Skatopians and the Filmmakers for the local premiere and after party! (Skatopia is just 20 miles south of Athens in […]