ENCORE: Behind the Missions Episode 4. That's Just Franky

Episode 4 of "ENCORE: Behind the Missions" focuses on Franky Villani and his opening part in ENCORE. Wade Desarmo explains how Franky's skating reflects being comfortable with every aspect of who he is, the intangibles of Franky's technique, and how he gets a pass on the Bennett Grind. "He throws caution to the wind in every sense. His skateboarding: does what he wants. His personal life: does what he wants. He just is who he is, and you can't change that, that's Franky"
Directed and edited by: Alan Hannon
Filmed by: Alan Hannon, Thomas Morrison, Bobby Bils, Alex Kissinger, Bryce Pagter and Eric Iwakura.
Original music by: Ref Hughes
Motion Graphics: Blane Birardi
Still Photography: Burny Diego
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Primitive Skateboarding was established in early 2014 by Paul Rodriguez and Heath Brinkley. Our pros are Paul Rodriguez, Tiago Lemos, Miles Silvas, JB Gillet, Spencer Hamilton, Robert Neal, Marek Zaprazny, Devine Calloway, Carlos Ribeiro, Brian Peacock, Wade Desarmo, Franky Villani and Trent McClung. Ams: Tre Williams and Giovanni Vianna

[@leiflundberg]

One of the best skaters out right now. He gets me stoked to go skate!

[@ZoSo889]

The description from Wade of Franky has made this very enjoyable to watch. And that's besides the mesmerizing way FV approaches skateboarding. As Wade said, "as innovative as the others, but different." 👍

[@adamax08]

Franky aside, Wade has really matured up over these past years. More well spoken and also smart too.

[@ryanschindler923]

strange things happen when you grow up and get old lol

[@jalen1973]

Do you personally know him?

[@kuyo_art]

he left dgk btw

[@yo_its_bo742]

How do you know what he was like when he was younger? Just curious

[@DanielConvalescence]

It sucks that none of the other Primitive team did not talk about Franky

[@seanbarnes2551]

In my opinion he's one of the greatest skaters of this generation. I feel stoked to skate after every single clip I see.

[@slimnics]

"you weren't doing em right" that shut it down.

[@AdamB-mj6cm]

Need a wade and Frankie collab vid

[@utubit22]

now THAT is a great idea!!

[@Schnarkel]

I love that Franky can go against the norm regardless of anyone's opinions. This is what skateboarding needs. This is what will keep skateboarding progressing. Fads come and go but real life down to earth mountain movers like Franky are once in a lifetime. I hope I am lucky enough to meet this legend someday.

[@g-cloud4599]

Frankie probably skated alone a lot coming up listening to his MP3 player all day just enjoying it, I feel like he has the same passion as me, where nothing else mattered except skating, it is the ultimate escape and after a long ass day of good skating you feel accomplished and free.

[@DrewKast94]

Franky’s board setups are always on point, matching colors and everything, match his style which is amazing

[@luhbell]

kinda makes me sad how the gio part had p-rod & a bunch of other primitive people talking about him, and Wade's the only one talking about Franky. he already kinda seemed like the outsider on primitive, I was really hoping we'd get to hear the rest of the team talk about him too. Franky's top 10 fav skaters of mine for sure.

[@warman167]

Ye I agree. I thought it was odd o ly Wade spoke about him

[@ssusggus]

Maybe because he did such a good job no one else needed to say anything else

[@AlexWitkowski]

i agree

[@MrFrenchMan_]

Or you could say that it needed someone honest and real as Wade to talk about Franky.

[@ramirogarro5367]

i think its because wade and franky seems to be closer, and in fact p rod, on other video talked about franky and he respects him a lot, and pretty sure everyone on team respects him, i think this episode was more about wade desarmos opinion on franky, because he knows him better than the rest, buy yeah, maybe he kinda is the outsider but thats cool after all !! he is what he is like wade said.

[@AdamWersky]

There is no picking favorites with these episodes. You just watch them all, smile & trip out.

[@thecraigpaul6799]

Wade couldn’t have said it better, Franky is just special and everything he does looks super cool

[@elijahschaller8705]

“He looks like the oddball.. he’s one of us” righteous words from a righteous skater

[@misterOerb]

Wades descriptions are very fitting. He is pretty smart. And Franky kills it.

[@crondigady]

Wade Desarmo is very humble. He couldn't have told Franky's tale any better. He clearly thinks highly of him.

[@froston020]

never met or skated with Franky, but Wade's words perfectly describe the view i have of him in my head. definitely one of the best, most pure skaters out there

[@frankperalta2475]

I watch Franky all the time especially to get in a great mood....his skating speaks for itself.... respect

[@greens294]

7:35 made me laugh pretty hard actually. To Wade's credit, he had first part in DGK's Parental Advisory, and that was at DGK's peak I'd say

[@DrewKast94]

That’s what I’m saying!!!!!

[@Nikoa285]

Agreed such a dope film too

[@johnorosz7477]

The description from Wade of Franky has made this very enjoyable to watch. And that's besides the mesmerizing way FV approaches skateboarding. As Wade said, "as innovative as the others, but different."

[@fgDAB]

Been a fan of Franky since the early zero days. So hyped to see primitive is still doing so well for him and that he’s still killing it harder and harder. Honestly one of the best riders ever, and to have Wade D. talk about you like that!? So sick!

[@josh601]

Frankly will always be my favorite skater, green wheels forever 💚

[@MannyVideosCZ]

Franky would fit so well on Polar team but also brings diversity to Primitive... Either way his skating and personality is beautifull and the description from Wade was on point! Thanks for this.

[@josecelis7464]

I'm a simple man... I see that there's a new Franky Villani's video, i click

[@frankstringhill5111]

I just screamed FUCK YEAH! at my TV and clapped at the end of this. I've been a fan of Frankie's skating since I first laid eyes on him and this video, what Wade says, perfectly exemplifies the feelings I have about him. Frankie is skateboarding, and is one of the fucking best out there doing it today. FUCK YEAH!

[@zdenekdvorak6131]

just here waitin for the next episode

[@dillyb54]

Franky's a true inspiration and icon man. That's not easy to do

[@flyfishdad801]

One of the best episodes yet.

[@nvision26]

Gio, Franky & Miles. Those three blow my mind every time. They're all amazing and their own beautiful styles, it's why Primitive has the best team

[@incsk8]

So damn good. Franky is truly a treasure for skateboarding.

[@dennisbondeson3928]

This is my favorite episode so far. I love Wade! So heartwarming hearing him talk about Franky

[@3kzy233]

Love the dude! So fun to watch and such a chill person. Truest form of skateboarding, just having fun, doing what you love and not caring about what others thing, just shredding and being yourself

[@krispy_kremer9388]

Hes just so good and really knows how to enjoy himself that's what skateboardings all about is just having fun

[@matheusmasao828]

Unic and ORIGINAL! Franky is my inspiration to another day of skateboarding! ! tks for the video. S2

[@sour_dsl804]

Franky has such a free spirit vibe...it is so rad to see too!! Wade was rad on the commentary! Keep fucking ripping Franky!!!!👍👍✌

[@tyylurr]

Hearing wade give franky this much praise is nothing but delightful

[@utubit22]

This was an enlightening episode. It really is something special to learn about the personalities behind the skaters. And to hear Wade narrate the whole thing was just so sick

[@zephenapelt8816]

This is honestly some of the best skate content coming out right now. It gives me road less travelled vibes and I love it.

[@stffnck_one7hamby756]

Ahh Wade saw that switch flick everyone probably did. But damn just how beautiful it is.

[@reefchiefer]

One of my favorites gushing over one of my favorites. I'm down.

[@dabtothedome]

This was a well made video. Franky is super good and his style is one of a kind. Love everything about this

[@AtilioEscobar]

That's why he's my fave. Excellent vid Primitive.

[@earthlyorganism57]

Good job Franky, much love from MN!

[@trevorjacques5287]

Love Franky and I came to really appreciate Wade more in this too. Very articulate and well spoken perspective. Great video, great series. Franky has some of the best trick selection in skateboarding!!

[@eduardoherrera8075]

It's crazy to think that Franky went from Zero to Primitive.

[@arielvictoria2794]

patiently waiting for the next vid 😭😭

[@creativecrow6946]

I have never heard of Franky but I'm glad I know who he is now. What awesome talent and also a human being.

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

"Just" one of a kind... Much love from Switzerland...

[@DilluminatiTV]

“Ehh you didn’t do it right” “you’re probably right” 🤣

[@yasha8951]

One of my favorites today

[@josecelis7464]

I never thought on Wade desarmo doing a interview talking only about Franky, it seemed for me like they both where just like the guys on the skatepark that only say hi to each other and didn't relate too much. Franky is a beast, i remenber being impressed that he leaved Zero for primitive instead of another brand that "fits him better", but now i can't see franky without a primitive board. Fuck yes Franky!!!!!

[@linachen8259]

I've always looked up to Primitive and their team. They manage to capture and express this passion, the style and these different personalities of their riders and bring such genuine creativity and positive vibes. Primitive is cool and has got style without being pretentious or stuck up about it. Their attitude is truly inspiring and motivating, just gotta love their content even though I'm not really skater myself.

[@PocketSkateMag]

Love it!❤️ "That's a tough position, to be first part. That's a lot of Wade" 🤪

[@kinggaroo5331]

I enjoy this series so much!

[@DavidSanchez-wy8gk]

This was amazing , my fav skater for sure

[@EvokeTennis]

Fs flip over the rail in his part was nutty

[@flaviodoliveira]

Franky is a very good skater. I love how creative he is. What I didn't understand is why the crew don't interview the skater himself. We didn't hear Giovanni and now Frank. IMO, it is a good idea to know the view of skaters about their video part.

[@TheSwissEditor]

Such a magical video! love it

[@anteoG75]

one of my favorite skaters out there. he's mental

[@sageezy1330]

Wow!! Respect!

[@marionellisgudoy2058]

Danggg one of the best skateboarders out there keeping the vibe of the street skateboarding

[@francoismartineau2519]

Best episode to date

[@RomieTheKid]

Really enjoyed hearing Wade speak out more in general, especially about the industry and showing mad love for his teammate 🤘🏽💙y’all really the best squad #canisendfootageasmyresume

[@j.blanzy]

sickest part! Keep smiling Franky!

[@diegomegi7369]

Franky skates cause he fucking loves it and it shows; and as a result hes fucking sublime at it too. steeze, trick bag, everything. This series is also dope cause its showing also the human side of the skaters and that's dope. primitive really an elite team.

[@iorisue3236]

best representation santa ana can get

[@arthurvalenzuela857]

Good shit wade The way explains Franky is how everyones perspective should b on sk8boarding It's a free will hobby that hits every skateboarders heart deeply That's why I fell in love with sk8ing in the first place

[@Alnilum]

Amazing dude Amazing company

[@speedhead]

these are great keep doing them.

[@christophermiller9589]

Wat i most enjoyed about this vid is how well spoken Wade is...lol

[@heroicsquirrel3195]

“Frankies flying around with a panda hat”😂

[@internetj3r]

I fuckin love these man. The vibes is heavy!

[@yunghiroo4118]

Those words from desarmo were deep man! Respect to the whole primitive team but frankys especial foshoooo!

[@OscarTorres-hr4zb]

This was amazing

[@johnmoreno3054]

Sick!!! Go franky !

[@mcdonaldsbigmac3935]

Incredible talent

[@jimmyjazz95]

"Franky's fuckin flying around here with a panda hat on not giving a shit".... Best quote ever! haha. Seriously tho what an amazing skateboarder and individual. He very quickly became one of my favorite skaters. I saw him skate at CPH Open 17' for the first time and I was like "who the fuck is this guy". He skated at every single event and casually killed every obstacle. All the time having the most fun and doing tricks that nobody else was doing. (Early grab wallride off the funbox ledge at the triangle comes to mind). As Wade said he just stands out. Great words by Wade all the way through as well. This is a great series. Primitive obviously have one of the most stacked teams in terms of raw talent. But they also have a lot of similar techy skaters. Which is why Franky is the important dude for Primitive imo. And Tiago of course lol.

[@MrBroDope]

If wade has this much to say about you you must be fckn special 🤩

[@ericksk8s800]

I fkn love this 🥺🥺

[@dededededekeke7100]

Amazing

[@b3yondearth276]

this guy is beyond good at skateboard he's a magician

[@billyguillen5574]

Franky is Absolutely Amazing Awesome Style and Creativity Wow Super Good 🔥🔥🔥🔥😊🤘

[@TheBonestea]

beautiful

[@rhyswilliams695]

I really enjoyed FV’s part. He makes skateboarding look hard (which it is). Also love his creative approach.

[@driftinghighenough6429]

YESSSS

[@Huntrea9]

My favorite skater from this era

[@superranga6070]

Very epic

[@tigrider]

Sick🙌

[@jjones2411]

the best style

[@davidpaulweaver7792]

Oh man. I like how he adds a little something different for Primitive. I gotta say though he would fit so well on Enjoi.

[@andrewcruz8470]

Is great to see wade D, talking about the real shit on the skateboard industry, always Ice Cold , raw no matter what. Only the true 🙌🙏👏💎

[@MrLK97]

Does anyone know where Primitive produces their Decks these days? The one I received says Made in China but I always thought they are made in Mexico or the US.

[@anthonydandrea270]

And that my friends is why Franky villani is the best fucking skateboarder on the planet. No one else like that dude! Style, personality, grace! Limitless bag of tricks! Dudes the truth whether u know it or not nugga

[@chromebomb]

Franky is my fav hes so good and so fun

[@yakerstreet1053]

Brutal 😎🔥✊🏻 saludos desde 🇨🇴

[@pdxraves]

Best team no question

[@crispcaddy3064]

Wade has me emotional after this watch

[@K1ddoh]

This was dedicated from an OG...doesn't get any cooler than that.

[@BentMode1989]

insight 👌🏽

[@DVerdict]

To be honest, he kinda belongs in Hockey/FA. But somehow fits so well with Primitive