L.A. Roll
Director: Helki Frantzen
Original Music: Wynne Bennett
In the face of a changing Los Angeles, a crew of dance roller skaters reflects on the closure of their beloved hometown roller rink and seeks out a new space despite adversity and setbacks.
In the face of a changing Los Angeles, a crew of dance roller skaters reflects on the closure of their beloved hometown roller rink and seeks out a new space despite adversity and setbacks.
L.A. Roll from filmmakers Helki Frantzen and Thomas Torres Cordova captures this idea of finding community via a highly specific activity—dance roller skating in Los Angeles. It’s a dynamic, visually exciting activity that makes for great documentary material. It’s a crash-course in a hobby and community you probably didn’t even know existed.
CREW
Director - Helki Frantzen
Co-Director - Thomas Torres Cordova
Cinematographers - Thomas Torres Cordova, Helki Frantzen
Editors - Arshia Haq, Eric Pritchard
Music - Wynne Bennett
In the face of a changing Los Angeles, a crew of dance roller skaters reflects on the closure of their beloved hometown roller rink and seeks out a new space despite adversity and setbacks.
L.A. Roll from filmmakers Helki Frantzen and Thomas Torres Cordova captures this idea of finding community via a highly specific activity—dance roller skating in Los Angeles. It’s a dynamic, visually exciting activity that makes for great documentary material. It’s a crash-course in a hobby and community you probably didn’t even know existed.
CREW
Director - Helki Frantzen
Co-Director - Thomas Torres Cordova
Cinematographers - Thomas Torres Cordova, Helki Frantzen
Editors - Arshia Haq, Eric Pritchard
Music - Wynne Bennett
In the face of a changing Los Angeles, a crew of dance roller skaters reflects on the closure of their beloved hometown roller rink and seeks out a new space despite adversity and setbacks.
L.A. Roll from filmmakers Helki Frantzen and Thomas Torres Cordova captures this idea of finding community via a highly specific activity—dance roller skating in Los Angeles. It’s a dynamic, visually exciting activity that makes for great documentary material. It’s a crash-course in a hobby and community you probably didn’t even know existed.
CREW
Director - Helki Frantzen
Co-Director - Thomas Torres Cordova
Cinematographers - Thomas Torres Cordova, Helki Frantzen
Editors - Arshia Haq, Eric Pritchard
Music - Wynne Bennett
In the face of a changing Los Angeles, a crew of dance roller skaters reflects on the closure of their beloved hometown roller rink and seeks out a new space despite adversity and setbacks.
L.A. Roll from filmmakers Helki Frantzen and Thomas Torres Cordova captures this idea of finding community via a highly specific activity—dance roller skating in Los Angeles. It’s a dynamic, visually exciting activity that makes for great documentary material. It’s a crash-course in a hobby and community you probably didn’t even know existed.
CREW
Director - Helki Frantzen
Co-Director - Thomas Torres Cordova
Cinematographers - Thomas Torres Cordova, Helki Frantzen
Editors - Arshia Haq, Eric Pritchard
Music - Wynne Bennett
Screenings
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, February 2020, Official Selection, Best Short Competition
Short of the Week Festival, April 22, 2020
Directors Notes, May 2020
Film Shortage Daily Pick, June 2020
D.C. Shorts International Film Festival, September 2020, Official Selection, DC Shorts 2020 Audience Award
Drunken Film Festival, October 2020
LA Shorts International Film Festival, October 2020, Official Selection
AFI Fest, October 2020, Official Selection
