Project Spoke is a film series documenting the talents and stories of BMX’s most eclectic, passionate, and resilient characters. It captures compelling narratives on a range of topics including mental health, substance abuse, poverty, gender equality, identity, career transition, and parenthood. The project’s core theme is overcoming adversity through personal progression, creative expression, and community connection in BMX.
1) Louder Than a Stereotype - Matt Beringer Documentary
2) Daddy Re-Vision - Patrick Laughlin Documentary
3) Making It - Steve Woodward Documentary
4) Grommet King - Justin Wilgus Documentary
5) Full Bloom - Women in BMX Documentary
6) A Backpacker's Guide to BMX in Latin America - Documentary
7) Crosslaced - Riding Film
Throughout his professional BMX career, Matt Beringer denied and hid his sexuality. It took a series of personal struggles—including contemplating suicide—for him to come out as gay. This film is a story of self-acceptance and offers a welcoming hand to those who feel excluded in the BMX community.
Daddy-Revision chronicles the life of professional BMX rider and amateur comedian, Patrick Laughlin, also known as ‘Big Daddy.’ Viewers are taken through Patrick’s rise-to-fame from his childhood in Philadelphia, through to his Daddy Vision Youtube videos, debut on Props Road Fools, and appearance at the X Games. This is Big Daddy re-envisioned, but with a timeless message: “Hit ‘em wit’ it!”
Justin Wilgus, a geophysicist and amateur BMX rider, narrates his journey from addiction and homelessness to sobriety and post-secondary education. Though his transformation is extreme, Justin’s story reflects a common experience for BMX riders – reigniting a sense of self when all else feels lost.
"Making It" takes viewers through the highs and lows of Steve Woodward, a gifted BMX rider whose path to professional stardom was never realized. It explores the elusive recipe for success in BMX and offers a heartfelt look at the universal tale of dreams lost and reimagined. Steve's story speaks to those of us grappling with unfulfilled goals as we learn to embrace the life we have.
Full Bloom shares the experiences of women in BMX: The pressure, the doubt, the resistance, and the incredible joy that keeps them riding.
BMX draws people in from across the globe, yet many voices remain unheard. “A Backpacker’s Guide to BMX in Latin America” takes viewers on an immersive trip from Ecuador to Nicaragua to uncover the community spirit that empowers Latino riders.
Crosslaced is a full-length BMX riding film featuring riders from across the globe.
Locations: USA, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Canada, France
Sections: Justin Wilgus | Michael Jimenez | Kole Voelker & Matt Beringer & Patrick Laughlin | Friends | Ecuador & Nicaragua | Justin Schwanke | Steve Woodward
Additional riders: Nina Buitrago, Brittany Campbell, Brittny Neuville, Kate Davis, Sarah Lampert, Rose Huston, Angie Marino, Ryan Myers, Alexis Jorden, Jesse Gregory, Melania Salazar, Estrella Suarez, Anahi Valentina, Patricia Pacheco, Hunter Havenor, Alex Bingham, Donnie Harris, Enos Herkshan, Ben Liptak, Paddy Gross, Brad Simms, Montana Ricky, Jonathan Schimpf, Eric Capone, Joby Suender, Riley Smith, Cam Wood, Tate Roskelley, Eddie Cuellar, Scott Marceau, Justin Benthien, Jordan Richardson, Douglas Laird, Preston Cawthorne, Sean Cash, Dustin Orem, Kelvin Lopez, Richard Galo, Pablo Castro, Jerald Cruz, Oliver Casaya, Henry Pavon, Joel Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Milton Lopez, Gama Osegueda Reyes, Logan Espinoza, Alejandro Campos, Angel Barraza, Javier Duarte Chuchu, Edners Molina, Agustin Muñoz, Deivis Veliz, Diego Zúñiga, Kelvin Nuñez, Ronny Toscano, Marlon Aguayo, Paul Pineda, Adrian Vargas, Mateo Agudo, Marco Calderon, Anthony Lara, Renato Cuamacas, Cristian Borja, Juan Ochoa, David Vega, Carlos Delgado, Wilson Maldonado, Marlon Freire
"Vagabond Squad" is a full-length BMX video from the Weird & Revered crew. Filmed from 2016 to 2019, the project is community rooted with a strong focus on the Edmonton BMX scene. Although a majority of the clips are from the crew’s home city, the footage spans 9 countries, 8 American states, and 4 Canadian provinces and territories. Full and split sections from: Thomas Henderson, Jesse Baraniuk, Logan Kirzinger, Joe Weidman, Mark Stanway, Duke Thomson-Kurz, Andrew MacLeod, Cary Lorenz, Kyle Lafleur, Sean Tiffin, Ted Bambrick, Tyler Horness, Justin Schwanke, and Derek Bolz.
Filming and editing: Justin Schwanke
Join Steve Woodward, Paddy Gross, and Joey Battaglia for a 6-day trip in Arizona with Colony BMX.
Filming & Editing: Justin Schwanke
Mini-documentary from the 2023 Rumble in Richmond BMX event in Virginia.
Filming & Editing: Justin Schwanke
Highlights from the 2023 UCI BMX Freestyle park event in Brussels, Belgium
FILMING & EDITING: Justin Schwanke
Behind the scenes at FISE Montpellier 2022.
Filming: Dylan Thayer & Justin Schwanke
Editing: Justin Schwanke
Additional FISE Montpellier videos here:
Women’s Park Finals
Men’s Park Qualifying
Men’s Park Finals
Women’s Flatland Finals
Men’s Flatland Finals
Men’s Spine Ramp Finals
Stop #1 of the 2020 Toyota Triple Challenge hosted by Monster Energy.
Filming and editing: Ryan Fudger
Additional filming: Justin Schwanke
One of six promotional videos for Edmonton Economic Development to promote the international extreme sports festival, FISE.
Filming and editing: Justin Schwanke