Greener Pastures Offshore - EP1 - The Island - Featuring Ethan Cochard

The first episode "The Island" presents the project through our riders, location and the locals on the island. We owe the locals our gratitude and respect for working with us. Our very international and talented group of riders was requested for specific reasons as to what they would bring to the project. Our location and the rider's difference in styles are revealed through foreshadowing what is to come in the five episode series. Producing Greener Pastures Offshore has been an ambitious project for all involved. Working with leading creative producers and top companies in the longboard industry we've portrayed the sport not just in the "Extreme Sport" category, but in a narrative, artistic and cultural way.  It has been a long, but fortunate process of meeting the right people at the right times; people who share the vision of Longboarding as a sport, way of life and passion to create an amazing team. This is a project for longboarders by longboarders. The location was picked for its dense skating opportunities, year round temperate weather, unique and diverse microclimates, high elevation and pristine road construction. The relaxed island life and welcoming local riders creates a Mecca for our sport! Playing off the island location, the project name "Offshore" has been used to provide subtle secrecy to our location. As spots become known, we must remember that respect of the locals is most important to protect the longevity of our sport. The focus of GP Offshore has been to work with young, talented free riders that are highly skilled and under-exposed. These riders are stars at the grass roots level; roll models, and community leaders in their own geographic location.  It is apparent some of these riders are out of the global spotlight because their location is out of the hub of skateboarding: America. Traveling internationally opens the eyes in many ways. Skateboarding transcends language, religion and culture. There is no shortage of skilled riders. We can expect a lot from our riders, as they have vast opportunity for growth. MUSIC Kid Jerusalem -- "Warship" Zolton the Guitar -- "See the Sky" Evolversband -- "Long Nights" DJHashtag -- "All Over" ROLES Art Director - Zurich, Switzerland - Tamara PraderDirector - Madrid, Spain - Alberto Alepuz (Perro Pro)Director of Photography - Geneva, Switzerland - Yvon LabartheMarketing Director - Guadalajara, Mexico - Claudio UribePhotographer - Barcelona, Spain - Agro, Adrian RodriguezProducer - Vancouver, Canada - Patrick SwitzerProduction Assistants - Offshore - Martin Diaz, Marcos Costa RIDERS Axel Serrat - Barcelona, Spain - Original Skateboards Bruno Sirera - Mallorca, Spain - Bustin Boards Camilo Cespedes - Bogota, Colombia - Orangatang Wheels Dandoy Tongco - Mactan, Philippines - Orangatang Wheels Ethan Cochard - Plano, Texas - Loaded Boards Kevin Bouaich - Belfort, France - Sick Boards Kody Noble - Los Angeles, California - Arbor Skateboards Levi Green - Citrus Heights, California - Rayne Longboards Maximilian Gradlmiller - Vancouver, Canada - Landyachtz Longboards For more information or to contact visit: http://www.skategreenerpastures.com