Cleptomanicx has been consistently releasing video projects over the years, but this year, they truly put their team into high gear. "C-View" is a 20-minute video showcasing the entire Cleptomanicx family, including a few fresh faces and a new generation of emerging talent. We spoke with Nizan about the "making of" the project, as he once again took the creative reins, filming and editing the video with his signature style.
I love Benny’s line, he was really motivated for this one. Starting the video off with the powerful energy of his clips was an easy decision, he had a clear vision for this one and made it happen.
Nizan by Oskar Ong
Benny by Oskar Ong
Tjark 360-flipping the water gap. His board went into the water so many times I lost count. It was one of those tricks where everyone made sure to be there to support him. Watching him roll away into the sunset after the switch varial heel manual was just perfect. Sometimes, you don’t expect much from a day, and then you return home with a great memory captured on camera. That’s the easy way – usually not how this works… haha.
Crew by Nizan Kasper
Leonid by Nizan Kasper
There’s a lot happening in Hamburg right now. My personal favorites are Nikita Kryzhnii, Finn Nietz, Dominik Selke, and Leonid Yanevskiy They all have unique personalities, which always translates into good style. I definitely want to see more of them.
For this project, I was especially impressed by Lito Gorten. It was so much fun having the younger kids around all the time. One summer evening, I found myself dying laughing on a ferry at 10 p.m., surrounded by a bunch of 14-year-olds sharing sweets and ice tea. The next day, I’d film the older guys, and the process would feel much more like therapy. Let’s leave it at that.
Tjark Damarius Backtail by Oskar Ong
Niklas Speer von Cappeln 50-50 by Oskar Ong
The filming process was very open. A lot of people are rocking Clepto gear, but in the end, the ones who show up to support others or travel far to film with the crew are the ones who make it onto the team. That’s exactly how Lea Schairer and Vanessa Konte did it, and it’s obvious they’ve enriched the team.
Once people take that step, the team manager Henning Tapper really picks them up and ensures they have everything they need. Whether it’s cropped shirts, ice cream, or a board from his wall, he’s great at making people feel welcome and safe.
Tyren by Nizan Kasper
Jesse Kloes Frontside Boardslide by Oskar Ong
I was hired just for the project, so I really had to structure my time. I filmed for four months and then edited for one. It felt like a bit of a rush, but in a good way. I think that energy translated into my editing style. The dynamic of the video is a little faster, which I like about it. I definitely spent endless nights digging for music.
I believe a good soundtrack should mix genres – ranging from trap and techno to ambient songs by black metal bands – while never losing the original feeling that sparked the vision. I can be very obsessive about it.
Next Gen by Nizan Kasper
