Lions, tigers, and backside airs.

AGoodReed has a chat with Mr. Austin Will, Portland power-house. He drinks coffee, makes movies, and reads Playboy.

By the looks of things, our chance of going pro are slim to none. We thought about adopting a kid, turning him or her pro, and then reaping the product rewards. But having a kid requires responsibility and maturity. So that is out.
Thankfully, Oregon presents a solution to our dilemma. Oregon is a hip-happening place. They are always on the cutting edge of cool crap. And now, our neighbor to the south is leading the charge in legitimizing canine action sports.
The newly-opened ActiveCanine offers a full line of sporting goods …

The much anticipated second half of agr’s conversation with Ian Clark and Inc Productions. Brace yrself. We got socialism, snacks, movies, and hockey moms all packed into this one.

All images courtesy of Ian Clark and Inc. Productions.
to review part 1 of this interview, click.
agr: Given your experience with cinematography in the snowboard arena, is it possible to create an artistically innovative and engaging film and have it sell? Or do the kids just want to get dizzy from ridiculous spins and sparkly twee pop?
IC: Well, Capita made that a reality, …

A few words with Ian Clark from Inc Productions.

Studio Nemo is the Portland based photo production outfit owned by Trevor Graves, Jeff Bartel, and Chris Hotz (thanks for the correction Nemo! -love, agr). agr is big fans of Studio Nemo. They are masters of innovation, but not just any kind of innovation; eXtreme-O innovation. Behold, the newest incarnation of the wizards at Studio Nemo.
Dew Underground is the FUEL TV program that documents the AST Dew Tour, which just left the home town of Studio Nemo, Portland. To promote the eXtreme television show, Studio Nemo put their thinking caps …

Grenade recently announced the addition of Matt “The Law” Lindland to their team of combatants. Like Mr. Kass, Lindland is an Olympic medalist, and Grenade is excited to have Lindland “pushing the boundaries of the sport to unheard lengths.”(via Grenade)
Indeed, Lindland is pushing the boundaries of the sport. Lindland is so progressive that he doesn’t even snowboard, he just beats the crap out of people.

Lindland, frontside handplant on some doods face. (image via sherdog.com)
Lindland had his first fight as a Grenadier this past weekend, here is a video of …

Our friends NC Productions have been busy this past season.  Take notes folks, this is how ya take care of business.

Almost Dead
“Almost Dead” a film by NC Productions. Produced, directed, and filmed by Leland McNamara and Sam Hiltner. Featuring: Lucas Wilson, Kyle Martin, Vincent Remmel, Jonny Malanga, Jason and Aaron Robinson, Kyle Miller, Skylar Thornton, and friends. Shot in HD in Oregon, Washington, Montana, California and Colorado.
NC’s Jack of all trades Leland McNamara was kind enough to answer some questions for agr. Enjoy.
agr: Name and rank/job/position?
Leland …