The London Skate Community

A new film produced for No Comply by Dan Emmerson which takes you on a journey across London exploring the freedom of skateboarding

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No Comply | Somerset House (2021/2021) by Dan EmmersonSomerset House

A film by Dan Emmerson

Behind the scenes of NO COMPLY. A film by Dan Emmerson (2021/2021) by Greg HollandSomerset House

Behind the Scenes

Follow Dan Emmerson and the London Skate Community as they track across the capital in the making of the film.

Behind the scenes of NO COMPLY. A film by Dan Emmerson (2021/2021) by Greg HollandSomerset House

Behind the Scenes

"My intention was to capture the sense of freedom of skateboarding and the relationship between skaters and their city. Their playground." - Dan Emmerson

Behind the scenes of NO COMPLY. A film by Dan Emmerson (2021/2021) by Greg HollandSomerset House

Behind the Scenes

"I intentionally avoided focusing on people's faces, I like the idea of the characters feeling quite ghostly. I wanted the film to feel universal and not dedicated to a few individuals within a particular scene." - Dan Emmerson

Behind the scenes of NO COMPLY. A film by Dan Emmerson (2021/2021) by Greg HollandSomerset House

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