Ground Glass: Mark Suciu

Videographer James Thomson spent a couple of days with Mark filming this 16mm edit for our “Ground Glass” series that ditches the one-upmanship and stair counting, and focuses back on just some of the bits that make Mark special. Don’t think of this as yet another part of his “SOTY run,” but rather as a victory lap, and a showing of our appreciation for one of the best skaters of our generation.
Filmed & Edited by: James Thompson
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[@DaveLeahy]

finally he releases something

[@mlombardo9]

HHHAAA

[@wtfkanal9997]

Sad it's only a 3 minute video

[@mrblaze6982]

😂😂😂

[@andrewolivetreemixing]

Yeah where has he been? Almost forgot about him

[@ScamLikely9327]

I was getting worried that he quit skating.

[@scovell7]

This is when skating looks the most beautiful to me, relaxed and flowing with nothing to prove. My favorite of all the Suciu content. Couldn't think of a better way to cap off his historic year.

[@jkel8319]

wdym cap off his year? He's still got 4 video parts to release

[@JoePro1243]

I agree, nothing gets me more stoked to skate. But the music and editing is the icing on the cake, I would rather watch this than street league, nothing against that crazy shit but this makes me want to skate

[@jorgeantoniomariscalrobles6916]

Wtf His skating looks so pretentious

[@Yoooitsbrady]

I like that the part makes it seems like he’s on his way somewhere. Makes everything look so casual no stress at all

[@salseibohne]

Pure art. Let's see how many parts he's gonna drop till end of the year

[@sleepy2287]

Just beautiful. Cannot think of a more deserving skateboarder after the work he's put in. His dedication to skateboarding as art won't cease to impress.

[@GettingHyphy]

What i love most about Mark's footy is that it looks like he just finds anything and everything he can skate in the city, and shreds it. It's not just the biggest most famous rails and stairs

[@drose84]

I paused after a few seconds just cuz i have to give my appreciation to the editor for putting on a Cocteau Twins song (I think this is the second time this year, that i know of, that theyre in a skate vid... and im loving it !!!!) A breath of fresh air from too many generic tunes all over, with all due respect Best skating, As usual, Mark. cheers =]

[@scovell7]

Pretty sure it was Mark's choice as his musical aesthetic is fairly consistent throughout his parts. It's a big reason why I enjoy them so much.

[@jackcrook4435]

@@scovell7 It was definitely James' who filmed and edited the video creative decision to use the track, as we used to play in a band together in Australia before he moved to the US and he is a serious shoe gaze, dream pop fanatic haha

[@scovell7]

@@jackcrook4435 he has good taste!

[@Moosh611pt2]

What's the other video?

[@roastmypost2157]

He is incredible. So pumped he won SOTY . He is now my number 2 favorite of all time only behind the legendary Dylan Rieder.

[@brandonritchie106]

Was just randomly thinking about Dylan, he had that new aged style ten years ago, such a shame he passed away, he such a figure in skateboarding

[@roastmypost2157]

@@brandonritchie106nobody did it like Dylan.

[@commentator2.0]

So weird. Thought I was looking at Dylan when I saw the guy at 3:10. Then I see this comment about him

[@RegularJason]

I love how they kept it simple and threw in tricks that wouldn't be in a "soty run". Things like the manuals at 2:13 -- beauty in simplicity, which we don't see as often in heavy parts.

[@einsikallin]

Expensive to shoot with 16mm so I can imagine every try being expensive.

[@tannerannichiarico7255]

When you put out 15 parts in a year some shit has to be relatively mellow

[@Holly_hox_forget_me_not]

@@einsikallin I'd send the world's economy into turmoil trying one of those tricks

[@jsuarezvisuals9419]

Film is pricey vs digital where you can try multiple times without breaking your filmers wallet 😂 dope video and always sick skating

[@scovell7]

@@Holly_hox_forget_me_not lol

[@pxsner]

In my opinion, this was my favorite part of his this year

[@Aidan-Lynch]

choice

[@pxsner]

@@Aidan-Lynch 9 months

[@MrTripsJ]

I think part had more of the verso vibe so I loved it. Just wish there was more tricks

[@BetterSkateThanNever]

what a beautiful victory lap, a joy to watch

[@df3kt]

God damn he really took not getting SOTY for the Verso part to heart last year

[@CarnifaxMachine]

"our “Ground Glass” series that ditches the one-upmanship and stair counting, and focuses back on just some of the bits that make Mark special" I like that. More Ground Glass for other skaters please.

[@wheelbite14]

Fakie 5-0, halfcab flip out. Gorgeous.

[@andynonymous2164]

The post-SOTY announcement release of this is a form of art unto itself.

[@BIMONLAKI]

Never heard of this guy but hope he drops a full part soon

[@bcoyne12345]

Super underrated skater, he will definitely go pro soon

[@andreself225]

Wth u two been mark been that nigga😎🤙💯

[@DawidDgk]

I hope you are joking. One of the most creative skater out there.

[@DawidDgk]

@@bcoyne12345 he is pro lol

[@bcoyne12345]

@@DawidDgk man, he literally just won SOTY, that was clearly a joke lmao

[@luissolis2426]

this mans skating makes me feel so much inside what a year

[@officialmilitaryskate]

I feel like this is the equivalent of his 50 at the end of verso. Just a “fuck it” to mess with everyone, because he’s THAT good.

[@carolynberge2919]

No less than three 50s in this one. Love it ❤️

[@LazyEinstein]

Refreshing part. Mark Chillciu I am kind of glad this is more of an artist and chill part... I don't think I am ready for another heavy part like "Flora" yet. I am still watching it on repeat.

[@scalestheband]

Beautifully shot. Love the look of 16mm. Mark killed it as always.

[@jefferymiller3588]

so it is 16mm. wish he used ektachrome

[@markroxas7104]

Mark doesn't do victory laps. This is him as SOTY. Sick filming as well James. This should be on the regular for both you and Mark

[@indubtalo]

man i could watch this for hours, the colours are amazing

[@jasonholmes7841]

I always liked skating downtown. Now I work there, and there's less skating for this old man pushing 50. It's nice to see Mark on spots I see daily and reminisce. I remember skating the Banks, the pyramids, the Hubba. It's great to watch a high level appreciation not of those standards (some now gone), but a shredding and mastery of the daily and less glamorous spots. Also used to hit under the BQE in Wburg, Dag Hammarskjold plaza and under FDR by Stuy Town. Now there is a neighborhood skatepark almost everywhere. Thanks for sniffing out some more newly skateable areas and totally slaying them on film. Cheers Mark.

[@palebelew]

From that first beautiful kickflip… to that final trick this was magical to watch! Filming and editing and the music selection was perfect.

[@carolynberge2919]

God, that kickflip was so beautiful I felt it in my gut

[@anggapanda]

Mark provides a complete meal set, starter - appetizer - 2 main courses and now a dessert

[@stoakcity]

Hyped for Mark. The SOTY two years in a row 📠💯👑

[@blackseven4561]

I feel like this is the kind of skatevideo you rewatch being 70 with tears in your eyes.

[@ingriddharmawan]

A masterpiece both skating and filming 🥲

[@Suburb_hell]

Wow this was a work of art!

[@Yoooitsbrady]

Exactly. Not about non stop bangers just skating down the street and just feeling it

[@jonasmatteo9264]

Someone has to make a full length of all the suciu vids of this year

[@FrogyProd]

This is so beautifulllllllll especially with it being shot on film. Nice work Mark and James Thompson!!

[@firtythive]

Beautiful all around; skateboarding looks so much better on film/tape. Well deserved SOTY.

[@dantaylor8197]

Maybe it’s all the slow motion or maybe it’s the fact that it’s filmed in 24fps, or maybe it’s the fact that it’s so relaxed and chill, but something about this video is dreamlike to me, and that quality alone has made it one of my favorite parts to come back to

[@hoops1315]

filming is beautiful I love the 16mm series

[@wrennable]

My favorite thing about Mark's skating is that none of his tricks look like he put actual effort in. They all look so fluid, and smooth, like they're warm up tricks that he does all the time.

[@alrightalright4585]

This video is like a dream, the editing, the music choice, it just feels like a dream, in such an incredible way. I love it.

[@nightmarereject]

I wish i had an inch of this dudes talent. Just amazing.

[@skateboarding2800]

He filmed a mid 90's pro's entire career in 1 year.

[@MRottar]

Ironic because they really used to film “big” video parts in one day

[@skateboarding2800]

@@MRottar I think you mean late 80's and early 90s pros where they would just film how they skated on that day. I can tell you right now that Eric Koston and Guy Mariano did not film their video parts for 'Mouse' in one day.

[@dayvuhdphawng]

so sick that this isn't a part of his soty run but rather a victory lap showing jenkem's appreciation for one of the best skaters of our generation.

[@christophervargas5112]

That flat ground frontside flip is the beautiful visual. Mark. You are the 🐐

[@jovanysj]

So good! Makes me miss those summer sessions

[@Whoisskating]

one of my fav bands and skaters together awesome

[@cameron3550]

5 parts in one year..... Mark is LEGENDARY!

[@Skatox]

This is one of the most beatuful parts I've ever seen. Pure art.

[@m_noway]

this is beautiful! appreciate the old film look! gave a different feel to the video. Way more relaxed. props to the editor as well! love it!

[@tachyzack3402]

That first kick flip though… 👌🏽

[@debnlinda]

The sound!

[@JosephMedinaDirector]

A masterpiece !!!! great cinematography

[@gtjac]

The vibes are real, thanks Mark and co

[@joshfredlang]

Love Suciu and the Cocteau Twins both so much

[@Tt-nt1iu]

Someone go see if Gary is okay.

[@sk8rMike360]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AbelKleinblatt]

I love how skateboarding and the medium of film can beautifully strengthen each other

[@estebanlacrosse7847]

Damn Bro We Get It You WON! your skater of the year now, you can’t keep making banger after banger every year what next fucken skater of the DECADE!

[@williamtaylor5320]

Fakie front 5 cab!

[@skatoxgmail6394]

This one of the most beatiful part I've ever seen. I loved it!

[@AllOneVoice]

What a lovely artfully gentle and still-impressive epilogue to this past few months of mind melting Suciu videos

[@andredejager2497]

Man, I can watch Suciu skating all day! And with the amount of parts he's dropped recently, *I can* 😎🤣

[@ivantwopairs1766]

This shows promise: tasteful trick selection, smooth style, if he tries hard his next part could be banging.

[@fhhu3167]

Good sense of humor

[@fingerboardboi4382]

may even be soty one day

[@rebusd]

Almost a week without new Suciu footy; I was getting nervous.

[@MrBluntNose]

Pure mastery. Just epic

[@smoothvandal916]

Mystical Skateboarding. So flowy and effortless.

[@giga4203]

Love the way it feels.. 🖤

[@genesis2187]

Best part he has put out IMO.

[@CaseyDarwin]

Film looks so good, especially lends itself to slo-mo, which is kind of the best way to watch skating. Reminds me of the videos I grew up on in the 80's, Wheels of Fire. Oh, and this Sucui guy is pretty good too!:p

[@lane.serene]

Art in its purest form.

[@PiriakaTrackwrecker]

Love that 16mm saturation! Nice mellow part, clearly a few good days hanging, a nice reprieve from the sheer brutality/futurism of his other parts. Last trick was dope too.

[@andrewperkins185]

A true work of art 🌟

[@ahmezi]

Sebastien Tellier's FANTINO feats perfect with the second section.

[@bertiemunn129]

Mark its okay you already got SOTY, you don't have to put out footage every single week forever

[@KyleShernoff]

Yes he does! Don’t put any ideas in his head.

[@fademusic1980]

Mark: How about I do it anywayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyys

[@krisdt25]

Simple but sophisticated. Artfully and tastefully done. "Closing the curtain" video from Suciu for 2021. Well deserved SOTY.

[@skategary]

Victory lap 🖤

[@doctorworm3735]

Favorite newer skater with favorite Cocteau Twins song? Mind blown. My girlfriend gets mad at me for listening to "Carolyn's Fingers" over and over and now I have a new excuse to do so.

[@JonCrocker]

I must have missed a few. I only know of Jeremy Klein in Ravers--but both are an excellent choice.

[@jacksonwest5502]

this is everything

[@atemluvsu]

that last trick was definetly one of the most intricate things ive ever seen ever

[@THINGVIDEOZINE]

Wow this was really well edited 👌

[@whatmemories3728]

Skateboarding appreciate you! Love you mark!

[@StopScrollingStupid]

Suciu out here gunning for SOTY 2023!!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@Slappyer]

THANK YOU JENKEM AND MARK!

[@richardcardoza1895]

Gorgeous on multiple levels

[@codyclark2780]

Such a down to earth vibe watching this

[@Bb186fo]

Mark: WINS SOTY and then releases STILL MORE FOOTAGE! Little kevin bradley: Throws hissy fit, limply slaps computer screen

[@elgringo7536]

I'm glad he's not dead, such a long time since the last part

[@tomenward4120]

Mark you won, stop it!

[@karim8030]

this is exactly the type of skate video ive been fantasising about

[@deciduousdiscipline9592]

So sick. Thanks

[@chimney.kricket]

skateboarding is really art in its purest form

[@vidhayreddy4644]

The filming is so good

[@ryankuhn926]

Good to see he’s still skating.

[@calebmwatson]

Holy hell he came out with even more footage!

[@baggytony]

SOTY!!

[@matthallett6948]

Mark suciu and the COCTEAU TWINS ! Just Heavenly

[@kasshhhh1122]

another part? damn, well deserved soty!

[@Davidskates603]

I'm not really into the artsy part of filming but man there are a couple shots in here that are amazing! I never really realized the artistic value of the videography. The shot of Mark walking up the street with the board in his hand is so perfect and captures the feeling to me of skating in a big city where no one cares what you are doing and you're just skating in busy place doing your own thing. They both killed it in this one.

[@Qwerty-fy6fx]

Best mark part out yet

[@lisacostalbano7107]

Constantly blessed we are.

[@deuceylicious]

this is why people love him. hes the best at this shit. so fucken smooth and proper. but then wtf he throws in hammers out of nowhere. shoulda been soty.

[@g3wb]

Great effort Mark and Jenkem

[@benryan2009]

Beautiful victory lap

[@Uglier.]

so clean

[@arnieroo]

Awesome song choice cocteau twins!! And he's killing it

[@SuperDanimal77]

Stunning