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 6 of 12

Now the series starts hitting its stride...

I "Break" NY - Episode 6 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

I "Break" NY - Episode 5 of 12

Things start heating up in Episode 5!

I "Break" NY - Episode 5 from Anne Paas on Vimeo.

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 Massacre Portraits

Shout out to Kid Glyde for throwing a dope jam! In addition to filming I had the chance to do more portraits... enjoy...


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