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Happy Go Skateboarding Day!

This film was born from my lifelong love for both skateboarding and cinema.
A personal project created with nothing but pure intention.

When I approached @prod with the concept, “The Blueprint for Dreams,” we talked about all the different directions his life could have taken. How everything might have changed had he not gotten back up after those first early falls as a kid, just days into picking up a skateboard.

At its core, this story is about failure and more importantly, what you do after. The blueprint is simple: fall, get back up, and keep the dream alive.

Credits -
EP @kasandrabaruch @prod @mikemarasco @spanishmiketv @Nkavids
Production co @rawmediahouse x @lunarstudios
Starring @prod & @arilukadeaztlan as young Paul Rodriguez
Boxer beardegidio
Writer @mikemarasco
Director @mikemarasco
Cinematography @mikemarasco @idanmenin @mmsvisualsolutions @zissoublue
Casting director @julian_agliardi
Phantom scene producers @abdcollectibles @mikemo @vincestagram
Phantom Tech @cbergquist
production manager @antezanabrian
Editor @mikemarasco
Sound design @ivanberrios @mikemarasco
Crowd @badowlrecords
Announcer @peterkastner
Archival Footage cinematography @tyevans @iampaulg @dickjonesproductions @andynetkin
Light @robjulin @zissoublue
AC @reecemoffett @mandilenz @antezanabrian
Baseball & Pool Scenes Techno Crane @go.on.top
Rock Star Scene Techno Crane @anypovcranes @jesselbc
Rock Star Scene Stylist @trinidadjamesgg @567agency
Rock Star Scene 1st AC @speiner
Rock Star Scene 2nd AC @te.lim
Rock Star Scene Glam @Queendeenmua
RC Car Op @mmsvisualsolutions
Pool Table + Boxing Makeup @priscilluxe @elisenicolebeauty
VFX: Pendulum @pendulum.vfx
VFX Producer: @supdamian
VFX Supervisor: @rynozoom95
Compositor: @on_ynn
Mixed Media Animations @E.shelkovoi in collaboration with @makeitreflect
Color @kinanchabani
Photo @mikemarasco
Props: @theskateboardinghalloffame Thanks Todd for making sure I had the right board to fit the 90s era!
Special thanks to @manuelfarfanb and the entire @skateboardfamily04 @fueltv @jaxxonsports @girlskateboards @katiemcguigs @danielduarte00 @sls #RickHoward & @thesunnyandmoonshow for sparking the idea.

@beyonce Had an amazing time at Show #1 of Cowboy Carter at Sofi Stadium! So hyped to see the visuals we helped create come to life on that gigantic screen.

@amakadsi @mikemarasco @kasandrabaruch @rawmediahouse @jamesbmerryman
1st AC @reecemoffett
2nd AC @te.lim
Gaffer @zissoublue
KG @phantomgripco
#ryanhueter

Shot on the a35 with nipponscope Ana

New commercial work for Porsche Japan with @shoheiohtani
#directorscut
EP @christheproducer
Prod Co. @gradientpicturesla
Director @mikemarasco
Creative Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mkoziel
Photo @jameslawphoto
Groomer/makeup @denisebeautyart
AC @speiner
Steadicam @dylan_burzinski
AC @corppuz
Gaffer @jacob_film
PA @antezanabrian
Edit @directedbyaustin
Color @Original_svenster
Tokyo Prod co. @Axelmedia_usa
Tokyo Producer @eri_strawberry
Tokyo Producer @schubee
Tokyo PA @takuma.prd
Camera car @ojos_estudio

🎵 @_milescaton_x @genius
Production @rawmediahouse
EP @kasandrabaruch @flawless_drivel @safosho @robmarkman
Integrated Producer @trulycezanne
Artist Content Manager @thtgrltaylor
Director/DP @mikemarasco
AD @instajezus
Production Manager @antezanabrian
Gaffer @jacob_film
Key Grip #carltonhudson
Camera Op @mmsvisualsolutions
1st AC @jasonhguerrero X @summofkyle
2nd AC @averilynnn @mandilenz
Sound Engineer @sourrox & Marty Beal
BBE Jeffrey Taylor
BBG Bobby Rose
Swing Greg Loebell
Grip Blake Danchik
SLT/Driver @atomicbackyard
PD @emimull 👏👏👏
Set Dresser @notdevinparker
VTR @fahadbsalam
Lead Arm Tech Joel “Kirk” Fletcher
Techno @anypovcranes
Glam @beautybyananeic
PA @sean_gan_ & @omarthegrateful
Post Production @thankscamera

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

GQ Man Of The Year 2025
Production @futurefriends.la
Director @jamesbmerryman
EPs @sajjiboy @kristenvonkoko @chasersinsta @jamesbmerryman
Producer @remonalisa87
Tech God @t_caza
2nd Unit Director @kasandrabaruch
DP @mikemarasco 👋👋
Editor @angusemmerson
DIT/Color @adamlighterman
Camera @chrisp1 @definate @matthewroe @dylan_burzinski @mmsvisualsolutions @daxblinn_dp
AC Gang @ryanguzling @speiner @summofkyle @mandilenz @jasonhguerrero
Light @studioseth @jacob_film
Rentals @funiculargoats
Gang @connormalbeuf @tdangy
+many many many more (dm and I’ll add)

@cslarentals @rawelementslensco

I started collecting lenses when I was 13. Back then it was wide angles taped to my camcorder and fisheyes for skate videos. By 26, I started studying glass seriously and paying attention to the subtleties that make each lens unique. At 28, I got my first set of rehoused Cooke Panchros. Since then, I’ve collected over 150 lenses. Now that I’m 40, I’ve decided to open up the collection and share it through @rawelementslensco.

I’m not stepping away from filmmaking. This collection has grown with me over my entire career, and this is simply its next chapter. A place for the lenses to live, evolve, and inspire new work.

I’m starting with the Todd AO 45-90 Anamorphic Zoom. Which I call the Tangie AO. It’s a Todd AO 2x anamorphic paired with an Angenieux zoom. The look is soft and dreamy with a very specific sweet spot. When you find it, the image just hits. This lens rewards patience, intention, and time spent learning how it wants to be used.

The Tangie AO is now exclusively available at @cslarentals

@cslarentals @rawelementslensco

I started collecting lenses when I was 13. Back then it was wide angles taped to my camcorder and fisheyes for skate videos. By 26, I started studying glass seriously and paying attention to the subtleties that make each lens unique. At 28, I got my first set of rehoused Cooke Panchros. Since then, I’ve collected over 150 lenses. Now that I’m 40, I’ve decided to open up the collection and share it through @rawelementslensco.

I’m not stepping away from filmmaking. This collection has grown with me over my entire career, and this is simply its next chapter. A place for the lenses to live, evolve, and inspire new work.

I’m starting with the Todd AO 45-90 Anamorphic Zoom. Which I call the Tangie AO. It’s a Todd AO 2x anamorphic paired with an Angenieux zoom. The look is soft and dreamy with a very specific sweet spot. When you find it, the image just hits. This lens rewards patience, intention, and time spent learning how it wants to be used.

The Tangie AO is now exclusively available at @cslarentals

@cslarentals @rawelementslensco

I started collecting lenses when I was 13. Back then it was wide angles taped to my camcorder and fisheyes for skate videos. By 26, I started studying glass seriously and paying attention to the subtleties that make each lens unique. At 28, I got my first set of rehoused Cooke Panchros. Since then, I’ve collected over 150 lenses. Now that I’m 40, I’ve decided to open up the collection and share it through @rawelementslensco.

I’m not stepping away from filmmaking. This collection has grown with me over my entire career, and this is simply its next chapter. A place for the lenses to live, evolve, and inspire new work.

I’m starting with the Todd AO 45-90 Anamorphic Zoom. Which I call the Tangie AO. It’s a Todd AO 2x anamorphic paired with an Angenieux zoom. The look is soft and dreamy with a very specific sweet spot. When you find it, the image just hits. This lens rewards patience, intention, and time spent learning how it wants to be used.

The Tangie AO is now exclusively available at @cslarentals

@cslarentals @rawelementslensco

I started collecting lenses when I was 13. Back then it was wide angles taped to my camcorder and fisheyes for skate videos. By 26, I started studying glass seriously and paying attention to the subtleties that make each lens unique. At 28, I got my first set of rehoused Cooke Panchros. Since then, I’ve collected over 150 lenses. Now that I’m 40, I’ve decided to open up the collection and share it through @rawelementslensco.

I’m not stepping away from filmmaking. This collection has grown with me over my entire career, and this is simply its next chapter. A place for the lenses to live, evolve, and inspire new work.

I’m starting with the Todd AO 45-90 Anamorphic Zoom. Which I call the Tangie AO. It’s a Todd AO 2x anamorphic paired with an Angenieux zoom. The look is soft and dreamy with a very specific sweet spot. When you find it, the image just hits. This lens rewards patience, intention, and time spent learning how it wants to be used.

The Tangie AO is now exclusively available at @cslarentals

@cslarentals @rawelementslensco

I started collecting lenses when I was 13. Back then it was wide angles taped to my camcorder and fisheyes for skate videos. By 26, I started studying glass seriously and paying attention to the subtleties that make each lens unique. At 28, I got my first set of rehoused Cooke Panchros. Since then, I’ve collected over 150 lenses. Now that I’m 40, I’ve decided to open up the collection and share it through @rawelementslensco.

I’m not stepping away from filmmaking. This collection has grown with me over my entire career, and this is simply its next chapter. A place for the lenses to live, evolve, and inspire new work.

I’m starting with the Todd AO 45-90 Anamorphic Zoom. Which I call the Tangie AO. It’s a Todd AO 2x anamorphic paired with an Angenieux zoom. The look is soft and dreamy with a very specific sweet spot. When you find it, the image just hits. This lens rewards patience, intention, and time spent learning how it wants to be used.

The Tangie AO is now exclusively available at @cslarentals

@cslarentals @rawelementslensco

I started collecting lenses when I was 13. Back then it was wide angles taped to my camcorder and fisheyes for skate videos. By 26, I started studying glass seriously and paying attention to the subtleties that make each lens unique. At 28, I got my first set of rehoused Cooke Panchros. Since then, I’ve collected over 150 lenses. Now that I’m 40, I’ve decided to open up the collection and share it through @rawelementslensco.

I’m not stepping away from filmmaking. This collection has grown with me over my entire career, and this is simply its next chapter. A place for the lenses to live, evolve, and inspire new work.

I’m starting with the Todd AO 45-90 Anamorphic Zoom. Which I call the Tangie AO. It’s a Todd AO 2x anamorphic paired with an Angenieux zoom. The look is soft and dreamy with a very specific sweet spot. When you find it, the image just hits. This lens rewards patience, intention, and time spent learning how it wants to be used.

The Tangie AO is now exclusively available at @cslarentals

@cslarentals @rawelementslensco

I started collecting lenses when I was 13. Back then it was wide angles taped to my camcorder and fisheyes for skate videos. By 26, I started studying glass seriously and paying attention to the subtleties that make each lens unique. At 28, I got my first set of rehoused Cooke Panchros. Since then, I’ve collected over 150 lenses. Now that I’m 40, I’ve decided to open up the collection and share it through @rawelementslensco.

I’m not stepping away from filmmaking. This collection has grown with me over my entire career, and this is simply its next chapter. A place for the lenses to live, evolve, and inspire new work.

I’m starting with the Todd AO 45-90 Anamorphic Zoom. Which I call the Tangie AO. It’s a Todd AO 2x anamorphic paired with an Angenieux zoom. The look is soft and dreamy with a very specific sweet spot. When you find it, the image just hits. This lens rewards patience, intention, and time spent learning how it wants to be used.

The Tangie AO is now exclusively available at @cslarentals

@juliafox for @allure
EP @kasandrabaruch
Production @rawmediahouse
Photo: @Mikemarasco
Photo Assist @speiner
Photo Assist @averilynnn
Edit @jacquelinemkulla
Producer @pleasantoakproductions
Senior Director @thenataliecampbell
Visuals Director @hall.kathryne
Director of Content Production @thenoeljean
Creative Director @avenerable
Senior Editor nicoladallasen
Digitech @jordanzuppa
Light @Tsurtle
Hair @johnnovotny
Makeup @mitchyoshidamakeup
Styling @carolinaorrico
Nails @lollykoonnails
PA @graceahatfield
Location @houseofyesnyc
Location rep @mxraradarling
Rentals @dcbarocas @adoramarentalco

@juliafox for @allure
EP @kasandrabaruch
Production @rawmediahouse
Photo: @Mikemarasco
Photo Assist @speiner
Photo Assist @averilynnn
Edit @jacquelinemkulla
Producer @pleasantoakproductions
Senior Director @thenataliecampbell
Visuals Director @hall.kathryne
Director of Content Production @thenoeljean
Creative Director @avenerable
Senior Editor nicoladallasen
Digitech @jordanzuppa
Light @Tsurtle
Hair @johnnovotny
Makeup @mitchyoshidamakeup
Styling @carolinaorrico
Nails @lollykoonnails
PA @graceahatfield
Location @houseofyesnyc
Location rep @mxraradarling
Rentals @dcbarocas @adoramarentalco

@juliafox for @allure
EP @kasandrabaruch
Production @rawmediahouse
Photo: @Mikemarasco
Photo Assist @speiner
Photo Assist @averilynnn
Edit @jacquelinemkulla
Producer @pleasantoakproductions
Senior Director @thenataliecampbell
Visuals Director @hall.kathryne
Director of Content Production @thenoeljean
Creative Director @avenerable
Senior Editor nicoladallasen
Digitech @jordanzuppa
Light @Tsurtle
Hair @johnnovotny
Makeup @mitchyoshidamakeup
Styling @carolinaorrico
Nails @lollykoonnails
PA @graceahatfield
Location @houseofyesnyc
Location rep @mxraradarling
Rentals @dcbarocas @adoramarentalco

@juliafox for @allure
EP @kasandrabaruch
Production @rawmediahouse
Director: @Mikemarasco
1st AC: @speiner
2nd AC: @averilynnn
Color @kinanchabani
Producer @pleasantoakproductions
Senior Director @thenataliecampbell
Visuals Director @hall.kathryne
Director of Content Production @thenoeljean
Creative Director @avenerable
Senior Editor nicoladallasen
Light @Tsurtle
Hair @johnnovotny
Makeup @mitchyoshidamakeup
Styling @carolinaorrico
Nails @lollykoonnails
PA @graceahatfield
Location @houseofyesnyc
Location rep @mxraradarling
Music @definate
Rentals @dcbarocas @adoramarentalco

@juliafox for @allure
EP @kasandrabaruch
Production @rawmediahouse
Photo: @Mikemarasco
Photo Assist @speiner
Photo Assist @averilynnn
Edit @jacquelinemkulla
Producer @pleasantoakproductions
Senior Director @thenataliecampbell
Visuals Director @hall.kathryne
Director of Content Production @thenoeljean
Creative Director @avenerable
Senior Editor nicoladallasen
Digitech @jordanzuppa
Light @Tsurtle
Hair @johnnovotny
Makeup @mitchyoshidamakeup
Styling @carolinaorrico
Nails @lollykoonnails
PA @graceahatfield
Location @houseofyesnyc
Location rep @mxraradarling
Rentals @dcbarocas @adoramarentalco

@prod

From our film “The Blue Print For Dreams”

Production @rawmediahouse x @lunarstudios
EP @kasandrabaruch @spanishmiketv @prod @mikemarasco @nkavids
PM @antezanabrian
Photo @mikemarasco
Edit @thankscamera
Photo assist @jasonhguerrero @mandilenz
Light @zissoublue

@prod

From our film “The Blue Print For Dreams”

Production @rawmediahouse x @lunarstudios
EP @kasandrabaruch @spanishmiketv @prod @mikemarasco @nkavids
PM @antezanabrian
Photo @mikemarasco
Edit @thankscamera
Photo assist @jasonhguerrero @mandilenz
Light @zissoublue

@prod

From our film “The Blue Print For Dreams”

Production @rawmediahouse x @lunarstudios
EP @kasandrabaruch @spanishmiketv @prod @mikemarasco @nkavids
PM @antezanabrian
Photo @mikemarasco
Edit @thankscamera
Photo assist @jasonhguerrero @mandilenz
Light @zissoublue