I "Break" NY - Episode 12 of 12

The final episode! It's kind of hard to believe that I'm finally putting this project to rest -- it's been near and dear to me for the past two years. I owe an enormous thank you to everyone from Dynamic Rockers, 5 Crew Dynasty, and everyone else who welcomed me into their lives and allowed me to film in good times and bad. I hope, despite its imperfections, that this series managed to capture the passion and character of the NY bboy scene. This is just one of many stories waiting to be told.

I "Break" NY - Episode 12 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 11 of 12

Almost to the end...! This episode was epecially emotional to edit.

I "Break" NY - Episode 11 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 10 of 12

I "Break" NY - Episode 10 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 9 of 12

I "Break" NY - Episode 9 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 8 of 12

I "Break" NY - Episode 8 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 7 of 12

I "Break" NY - Episode 7 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 5 of 12

Things start heating up in Episode 5!

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I "Break" NY - Episode 4 of 12

O.k., not gonna lie... this is probably my least favorite of the 12 -- I'm not sure why. I have no one to blame but myself since I did all the work haha -- but I think it's a combination of covering something I would have LOVED to have shot in person (Eurobattle 2009) with photos, shooting at night with no extra lights, trying to figure out the style of the series (I edited this mostly without the help of sit-down interviews), and also showing down-time without having the luxury of explaining a lot of the backstory that makes these conversations the most interesting. Nevertheless... here it is -- after this the series starts heating up...!

I "Break" NY - Episode 4 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 3 of 12

Episode 3!

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I "Break" NY - Episode 2 of 12

Here's Episode 2 in all its HD glory...

I "Break" NY - Episode 2 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

Bboy Masters: Gravity vs. DVS

This battle was hype!! Even though the flyer was a little mis-leading (10 rounds!!!!) the battle between Gravity & DVS was dope. Congrats to Gravity on defending his title for the third time & on Killer Kel for nabbing the honor of challenging him next jam.






















Half-step vs. Danny INFMS






Whorah watching Gravity warm up


Whorah & Lil' Tony after Whorah's battle








Half-step


Fifo vs. Souljerz


Danny INFMS


Killa Kel


Nothing can stop Julz from cyphering haha






Beastboy in the Titanz vs. Titanz battle




Chem vs. Paranoia




The judge's bracket






Will I Am (Step Fenz) in the cypher


Shuggz (Supreme Beingz) acting as the 4th judge










And the Gravity vs. DVS battle begins...
























Gravity post-win