I created this film with my best bud Keena and surfboard glasser Michael Emery down in San Diego and Malibu. We wanted to create something that just made you feel gooooood when you watched it. This was also my first time ever shooting underwater (let alone surfing) and couldn't be more excited on how it all turned out - hope y'all dig it!
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film: keena & stebs
dp: stebs
2nd cam: keena
music: nicosegal.com
glassing: youstayglassy.com
edit: stebs.co
sound mix: daniel-m-petersen.com

SHOT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER JUSTIN KEENA
SEE THE FULL PROJECT ON OUR COLLECTIVE SITE HERE.

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This is a concept for a web series that's forever in the works.

Somewhere Out There is a web series exploring culture, curiosity and the human condition. Each episode will drop into a different culture, different surroundings and different experiences around the world. Shot from a journalistic perspective, it’s meant to transport you somewhere new, and into the life of someone else. By watching these films with an open mind to cultures different from your own, I hope they might help people to see the world in ways they never have before, and hopefully give them a deeper understanding of the world and people around you.

Usually filmed alongside photographer and teammate Justin Keena, we combine photo and video to capture these moments in as many ways as possible. Justin is a major world traveler and is often times the driving force behind finding some of the incredible people and places.

After searching on Google Earth for a mystery place seen in a photo, Keena located a long grey snake-like shape wrapping through the woods. He did some research, found where it was and we headed off with a few skateboarders to see what we could do.

Director: Justin Keena
Co-Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

This is a series of films I've put together over the years in which I set up my camera on a tripod and film myself riding a BMX bike. Bikes have been a huge part of my life since I was 3 years old and to this day I still love them. 

SHOT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER JUSTIN KEENA
SEE THE FULL PROJECT ON OUR COLLECTIVE SITE HERE.

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On a warm night in the city, we decided to drive 4 hours north and hike up Mt. Monroe. In an attempt to beat the sunrise, we took off at 2:00am, hiking for 4.5 hours to reach the summit.

From 2009-2011, I 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 continue to enjoy my work.

Made this quick film of my friend Matt Moore creating a mural in San Francsico's Chinatown.

mural - mwmgraphics.com
director/dp/editor: stebs
music - romaremusic.com

The work of Tobias Tovera bring together natural elements, chemical compounds, pigments and chemistry to produces works that become living things. I took two days to follow his process and watch how he creates these incredible works of art.

tobiastovera.com

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

I spent about an hour filming the protests about 5 minutes from my house in Berkeley. I have a lot of mixed feelings about everything that's going on right now. Yes, there are incredible injustices done to people every day. Yes, #blacklivesmatter. Yes, we desperately need a change. Yes, you should be angry... What you shouldn't be though is damaging to your own communities. No, every protester is not a violent looter. No, not every police officer wants to beat the shit out of you - in fact some of them are more scared of you than you are of them. We need to live in a society where we can trust our authority, but that starts with our authority trusting us too. I don't know about you, but I know a lot of people that police shouldn't trust. This is a balancing act that has been out of whack for decades and wont be fixed anytime soon. For now though, people need to step up and start using their voice instead of their fists. Use their intelligence instead of their aggression. Use their hearts instead of their cold shoulder to reach out and connect with people in their neighborhood. The stronger and more knowledgable we can make our communities and the communities around us, the better chance we will have of leaving our children with a safer, brighter future.

direct/dp/edit: stebs

Had the chance to film my friends and world renowned chefs Sean & Renee Baker cook a 10-course meal at their home in San Francisco.

Check out their site and sign up for one of their dinners here.

A portrait of Mike Giant. No drawing. No talking. Just a look at Mike Giant. The man, the myth, the legend.

Shot in Boulder, Colorado

Music: Hey Kids, by Run The Jewels
Director: KEENA
DP: Stebs!
Edit: Stebs!

My grandparents have been happily married for 62 years, and just two year ago my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

As his mind slipped, my grandmother stayed strong and was intent on writing a book called "Keeping Pappy Happy," a book about how to cope with a loved one falling into Alzheimer's.

As her mind began to slip as well, she forgot many of her ideas and lost sight of her goal. Determined to get her message heard, I brought my camera on a visit to let her say what was on her mind.

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

Fringe is a creative coworking space in Union Square, Somerville, MA. Housing over a dozen developing businesses, Fringe focuses on collaboration, inspiration, and growth for those who call it home. I have called this place home from before the doors opened to the day they closed.

fringeunion.com

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

We Are Friends began in 2008 in Vancouver as a twisted idea for a fight scene and has since evolved into a monster of a feature film. We are Massachusetts natives and long-time friends Stebs Schinnerer and Trevor Moore, and we've been pointing cameras at each other for the past decade-plus. Now we're possessed by a mutual vision we can't shake: a movie about movies, violence, vanity, friendship and politics-- an autobiography with a touch of allegory. Organic and genuine, the film draws heavily from the lives and talents of the creators and their friends. The project is as independent as it is ambitious.

Weaving elements of docufiction, action, drama, and comedy with a hard-hitting narrative, we aim to create a completely original look, feel, and tempo. Almost every aspect of the film's production— concept, writing, pre-production, acting, shooting, editing, marketing, and distribution-- are handled by Stebs, Trevor, and their friends. This is truly a passion project.

A good friend of mine Vadim Akimenko of Akimenko Meats is a butcher who has a very intense passion for what he does. At the end of this process, of a 211 pound pig only 1 pound of meat was thrown away. It went on to feed quite a lot of people.

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

Follow Vadim on Twitter @vakimenko
Music: Kings of Convenience - "Gold in the Air of Summer"

We took to the streets in Derek's '73 Ford Mustang for a day of skating with Kris Cormier and Derek Hanlon. The object of this was to hit up as many skate spots as possible and make a sweet day edit of the whole thing.

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

Throughout my life I've made a lot of friends, and some incredible good friends who I've carried relationships with since I was a child. However, there's one friend in my life who has brought me the most joy, love and inspiration on a daily basis. Justin Keena has always been more than a perfect friend, he has been a mentor and a support system through almost every phase of my life after college. HIs lust for life and adventure has brought me to some of the most remote places on the planet and found me in moments that have defined my life since. I couldn't be more grateful for the friendship he has given me and for the people and opportunities he has brought into my life. In almost every adventure we've gone on together I've some sort of video clip that captures that memory. So, over the past few months I've been working to put together a film that showcases the energy and artistic passion Justin has for his photography. The same passion and energy that inspired me to reach higher in my own career and inspires everyone who meets him to stay young, have fun and be the best version of yourself.
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Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

Music:
Yoni Gordon - "Running on the Ocean Floor"

Keena's website:
keenaphoto.com

SHOT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER JUSTIN KEENA
SEE THE FULL PROJECT ON OUR COLLECTIVE SITE HERE.

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A while back I took a trip to visit two of my closest friends while they were backpacking through Southeast Asia for 6 months. Armed with my camera, two lenses and a backpack full of clothing and books we took to the hills by motorbike.

I had never really intended to make this footage into anything but some clips to reminisce on, but I had some pretty fun clips so I thought I would put this quick video together... Enjoy!

SHOT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER JUSTIN KEENA
SEE THE FULL PROJECT ON OUR COLLECTIVE SITE HERE.

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Took a quick trip up from San Francisco to Vancouver Island and back with some friends. Never intended to do anything with the footage but couldn't help throwing it together in a quick little film.

Just having a little fun on a summer's day.

When my two best friends got married and I was also the best man, I did my best to make a little film for them to remember their beautiful wedding weekend. I couldn't be happier for them :)

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

Chris Piascik makes an original piece in the spirit of Halloween.

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs
Music by Bonobo

Natalya is a natural illustrator. As part of my "A Day With" series I hung out with Natalya. She is a constant inspiration to me and I was excited to join her on a trip to the Franklin Park Zoo to hang with some critters!

More of Natalya on here website.

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

A video performance tracing our moments of literal and metaphorical reflection.

Filmed & Edited: Stebs
Performance: Autumn Ahn, Amanda Antunes
Costume: Amanda Antunes
Direction: Autumn Ahn

Crazy rain left the streets and train tracks around my studio completely underwater. Threw together a quick video of the footage I got a few hours ago just so I could hold onto this memory.

Music: Jess Hill - "Rain Cloud"

SHOT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER JUSTIN KEENA
SEE THE FULL PROJECT ON OUR COLLECTIVE SITE HERE.

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Derek Hanlon skates a sketchy spot under Boston's spiraling bridge system. Fun was had and a trick was landed.

Count it.

I got a media pass and shot some footage at a live performance by one of the most intense hardcore bands in the world.

This is just a quick recap.

Two of my favorite people in the world getting married and having fun... nothing better than that <3

They own their own tattoo shop too: bullyboytattoos.com

Director, DP, Editor: Stebs

Just a quick POV video of Keena and I taking a day trip out west for some "chilling euphoria."