Following Jake

Jake worked on the following video project with the shakier of the two existing Predatory Bird camera operators, John Rattray.



  • Why So Sad? x Actions REALized Premiere Photos

    Why So Sad? x Actions REALized Premiere Photos
    Some of the best people in skating descended on Portland to rally behind Rattray and the fight against mental illness. Check the photos here.
  • "Why So Sad?" Video

    "Why So Sad?" Video
    Rattray is on a noble mission to land a proper sad plant while simultaneously organizing a campaign to reduce depression and suicide in skating and beyond. Watch this powerful mini-doc to get inspired.
  • Pushing Boarders: Second Annual Academic Skate Conference

    Pushing Boarders: Second Annual Academic Skate Conference
    The Pushing Boarders conference whose tagline is, “talking skateboarding,” invited some of the brightest academics, activists and pro skaters to Malmö, Sweden to discuss the hard issues on the social side of skating. Ted Schmitz investigates.
  • "Why So Sad?" 2019 Mission for Mental Health

    "Why So Sad?" 2019 Mission for Mental Health
    John Rattray is on his 3rd year raising funds for mental health. The hope is that one day we’ll talk about depression and anxiety as easily as we talk about swellbows. Learn all about this year's Why So Sad? mission here.
  • The Good Egg: Mission #2

    The Good Egg: Mission #2
    John Rattray and friends once again raise money for a good cause – this time cycling over Mt. Hood to set the world's record for most eggplants. Tune in tomorrow to watch all the action.