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55. Paper Fortress: 2009 - 2011 Reflection
9 months ago
54. RadLab Inc.
9 months ago
51. Fringe
1 year ago
47. CYCLE Kids
1 year ago
Over the past year and a half, I have had the chance to work with so many amazing people, and watch so many of their lives change either though building their businesses or through simply experiencing life and enjoying everything it has to offer. I cherish every single one of the people I come into contact with and I appreciate everything that these people have given me. From the long road trips and sleepless nights looking for hidden skate spots, to the countless hours learning about all the hard work someone has put into their art and business, I felt compelled to put together a reflection of my work over the past year and a half. I wanted this piece to reflect my work as a whole, but also show my love for the people I have worked with. I wanted to show them how much they have shaped my life, and how being surrounded by passionate and endearing people has truly made a difference in my life. I hope to never stop doing what I am doing, and that I continue to meet amazing people every single day.

Thank you to all the people who have made my life so wonderful, and thank you to all the people who have been supporting my passion and showing their appreciation for what I do. I hope to keep repaying you in every way I can, and I hope that you keep enjoying the work I put out.

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film:
paperfortressfilms.com

music:
This Will Destroy You - "Quiet"
myspace.com/thiswilldestroyyou

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  • Chris Piascik 9 months ago
    Fucking epic.
  • Jenny Lynn 9 months ago
    damn straight.
  • Juan Carlos Aguirre 5 months ago
    Solid.
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  • Paper Fortress plus 9 months ago
    Thanks a lot man! I like to think they are saving it for later ;)
  • Jonathan Legere 9 months ago
    yeah i figured i'd delete my comment, after watching this a few times, I've concluded that no negativity should be associated with this what-so ever this truly is one of the best reels i have seen in months/years.
    you are one talented mofo
  • Paper Fortress plus 9 months ago
    Thanks you SO much Jon. That really means a lot :)
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  • Chris Piascik 9 months ago
    I think those stats are off because I have watched it 4 times.
  • Paper Fortress plus 9 months ago
    hahaha I love you Chris!
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  • Kyle Kargov plus 9 months ago
    Outstanding, that was an experience.
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  • Jin Joo Lee 9 months ago
    Love it! :)
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  • Do You KNOW Clarence? 9 months ago
    Solid—this is one of the most unique reels I have seen in a long time, lil' brother.
  • Paper Fortress plus 9 months ago
    Thanks a lot Clarence, your input and positive support over the past two years has been a MAJOR driving force in my work - and my life. Thanks for being a part of everything I do.
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  • Mat Budelman 9 months ago
    Where's the EPIC button! Awesome vid!
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  • Ruben Kalb 9 months ago
    This is just amazing. That's all I can say.
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  • Kid Karachi 9 months ago
    You inspire not only in the US but all across the sea to Little Denmark where a little video production company would never have seen the light of day if it was not for your work.
    Thank you for sharing your talent with us all and hope for much more to come...
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  • yurahen 9 months ago
    Stebs, that was great. loved the build up, full of wonderful footage. on point! the signs were a nice touch too. =) looking forward to more of your work.
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  • Capricia Rae 9 months ago
    Stebs, you are wonderful.
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  • Daniel Ziller 9 months ago
    i really enjoyed that, thanks.
    where the hell can i find 1:34? and what is 1:44 from? and i love the shot at 1:52. and the reveal at 1:59-2:00 was just amazing with the music. haha
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  • scott williams 9 months ago
    This is incredible. Let's make something together.
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  • DunkCheng 9 months ago
    Very inspiration. Moving. Raw. Real. Love it.
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  • EIKNARF plus 9 months ago
    Amazing work, man.
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  • Bradley Murray plus 9 months ago
    Lets
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  • Willie Toledo 9 months ago
    good shit homie..!!
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  • Matthew Hoffman 9 months ago
    Goddamn. That's some fine looking footage. Digital SLR? What persuasion?
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  • Rik Shipley 9 months ago
    great work and great imagery
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  • Miya N 9 months ago
    This is absolutely fantastic. I adored it. now I want to just go out and create something.

    Don't stop creating, I can't wait to see more.
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  • Vladimir Vdovichenko 9 months ago
    AWESOME!i love it.thankyou for creating this masterpiece!
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  • Monique F. 9 months ago
    This is amazing. I'm truly inspired. Thanks!
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  • RichieMac plus 9 months ago
    Amazing, i loved it. LUDA!
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  • Stephen Hughes plus 9 months ago
    I'm gonna repeat someone else.... Fucking epic dude.

    Keep up the amazing work
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  • michaelcumming.tv plus 9 months ago
    It's incredibly rare to see something so stylish, so slick and so earnest. Very, very moving.
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  • clarinsa pitoy 9 months ago
    love it.
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  • Jose Matos 9 months ago
    Beyond amazing, the colors, the editing, the paste of the video, GREAT FREAKING JOB, I Love it...Pure Art.
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  • Joaquín Guzmán 9 months ago
    This short is incredible! It makes feel good.

    Congratulations!
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  • Verdura 9 months ago
    This video blows my mind in every way possible! Thanks dude! thanks for make such beatifull thing :)
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  • Alex Ellenberg 9 months ago
    10 months ago, I screencapped what happens to be an uncropped version of :52 (the Kaws figure) to make the wallpaper on my laptop and it has been that ever since.

    I am so glad to see that you still make amazing work.
  • Paper Fortress plus 9 months ago
    Thanks a lot Alex :D
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  • Jessica Campbell 9 months ago
    Beautiful :)
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  • SQUIDTANK 9 months ago
    Great video man, put a smile on my face, beautiful. Hope to see more inspiring vids like this from you, keep up the great work!!
  • Paper Fortress plus 9 months ago
    Thank you thank you thank you!
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  • duraath plus 9 months ago
    u've just inspired me to do more videos from now...great work for the last 7 years!
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  • Tim Roth 9 months ago
    Goddamn. This was incredibly moving. Tears to my eyes. Well-done, Paper Fortress.
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  • Rebecca Wasilewski 9 months ago
    Stebs! Hi! What a nice two-year review!
    Hooray!
    I am coming up to Boston tomorrow night for a few days...going to do some outdoor painting during the days and playing at night...perhaps I will see you...
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  • Bobby Anwar 9 months ago
    Dude, you´re doing an amazing job.
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  • Chris Abbas plus 8 months ago
    Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for putting this up!
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  • morph 8 months ago
    From time to time I came here to vimeo.com to watch some nice pieces but I have never had an account till now. And I've made one so I can leave a comment right here. OMG, Paper Fortress!!!! You made my day ! This is.. it's not amazing. Amazing is too little to describe it. It's about the emotion it brings.. It's moving, seriously.. Thank you! :)))))))))))) And don't you EVER stop doing what you do! :}
  • Paper Fortress plus 8 months ago
    Thank you thank you thank you!
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  • Stanley Lau plus 8 months ago
    This is annoyingly beautiful! I wish I had the chance to travel and make a video like this.
    Nicely done dude.
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  • EFEKT PRODUKCIJA 7 months ago
    beautiful..... *_*
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  • Franzwa Roux 6 months ago
    Love the work and the energy in the piece!
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  • sestrik 6 months ago
    ДА! Amazing! Thank you!
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  • Terhi-Anneli plus 6 months ago
    Gave me chills. ;) Great footage and feeling.
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  • uShorts 6 months ago
    Nice montage , great ! Posted on ushorts.com
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  • ESK media 6 months ago
    This is awesome. Really
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  • Rico King 6 months ago
    This is really awesome, especially having Johnny C. in there. Keep up the good work, live, life, laugh.
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  • Star Padilla 6 months ago
    beautiful video. What music do you have planning to it?
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  • Leighton Reuss 6 months ago
    Seriously amazing work on all your videos and this one is no different. Super inspirational and motivating! Keep it up man can't wait to see more!
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  • Gintare 6 months ago
    i like messages in the film
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  • Vans SG 6 months ago
    Like all the above, I am in awe & inspired! Great work :)
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  • Frank Desiront plus 5 months ago
    this one is THE SHIT!
    love your style...

    perfect song choice by the way!
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  • beaway 5 months ago
    Oh! So good work!!!
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  • Jorge Luis Barrera 5 months ago
    ¡Muy buen trabajo!
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  • Laura Olson 5 months ago
    One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I really think that everyone should view this and take it to heart.

    :)
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  • Stefano 5 months ago
    Good concept, good phrases, good pictures, good music. Paper fortress, I like it.
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  • Daniel Hynds 5 months ago
    This is incredible. The music, the message, the pictures, the feelings, the people, everything is superb. I'd love to know if any of it was shot in New Hampshire, the train trestle the guy jumps from looks like one pretty close to where I live...
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  • John Coyne plus 5 months ago
    wow
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  • Joan Costa 5 months ago
    Awesome!!! Really good feelings..
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  • Freek Heining 5 months ago
    Very nice, already fan of TWDY so I like this a lot ;)
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  • Geoff Hunt 5 months ago
    First commenting on Vimeo, and it has to be for this. Fantastic stuff. Love it a lot. Puts a smile on your face.
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  • Andrea Grando 5 months ago
    love the way how you see the world. Great work!!!!
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  • Emma 5 months ago
    This is amazing..and you are beautiful. haha I love your glasses..
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  • Shalnoy 4 months ago
    everything is good but love and skating not so very compatible)
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  • Olaf Henze plus 4 months ago
    very nice shots, love the message!_ _!
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  • Edwin Alonso 2 months ago
    Quaint, positive vibes, & be a human dynamo. Was what i got from this video. Got a good talent man.
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  • kb plus 1 month ago
    cool idea - thanks
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  • Frank Desiront plus 1 month ago
    do you use any special slowmotion? it doesnt look like you've been slowing 60fps down to 40%...

    WONDERFUL again..( i think i already told you twice) :)
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  • Pete Reeve 1 month ago
    Beautiful.
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  • Geekhouse Bikes 1 month ago
    I love all my friends!
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  • joshhamester 1 month ago
    So freakin inspiring.
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  • Viewhawks 1 month ago
    Best ever
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  • Produtora Pinel 2 weeks ago
    nice
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