Making Noise ~ The Story of a Skatepark (2018)
Making Noise chronicles the long struggle of the skateboarders of Northfield, Minnesota, to secure a permanent place for their sport. Shot in close collaboration with the latest generation of skateboarders, the film follows their efforts as they meet with city officials to fundraise, envision, and design a skatepark that seems to fit nowhere. A voiceover narration recorded by the skaters and based on city records, reveals the inefficiency of a process slowed down by outdated stereotypes about skateboarding and a thinly veiled resistance to the skateboarders. The film calls into question Northfield’s open-minded and friendly reputation in light of the community’s delay to find a place for its own youths. Making Noise bears witness to young people’s resilience and perseverance as it exposes the victories and failures of the civic process in small town America.
Director:
Cecilia Cornejo
Writer:
Cecilia Cornejo
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Kathryn Casulla as Self |
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Alex Pepel as Self |
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Spencer Fredrickson as Self |
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Cliff Martin as Self |
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Eric Tolson as Self |
| Directing | Cecilia Cornejo | Director |
| Crew | Cecilia Cornejo | Cinematography |
| Crew | Spencer Fredrickson | Cinematography |
| Crew | Josiah Olson | Cinematography |
| Camera | Heriberto Rosas | Drone Cinematographer |
| Editing | Cecilia Cornejo | Editor |
| Sound | Cecilia Cornejo | Sound Designer |
| Crew | Aaron Sala | Additional Writing |
| Art | Michael McPherson | Graphic Designer |
| Writing | Cecilia Cornejo | Screenplay |
| Production | Cecilia Cornejo | Producer |
| Sound | Spencer Fredrickson | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Gaby Muñoz | Sound Recordist |
