"It's Complicated" | A local Queenstown New Zealand Snowboard movie

Witness Snowboarding in the underrated land down under Queenstown, New Zealand.
In a world with social media showing people 1800s and quad corks daily, we aimed to get back the true essence of snowboarding and make a movie relatable to a broad audience. Simple snowboarding with a relatable storyline of resort life. We made this movie with one goal in mind. To get people stoked on riding.
"It's Complicated" Snowboard movie follows the love life of local riders, deciding between their relationships or their love for snowboarding.
Filmed by a talented team of local creators, this exhilarating film captures the heart and soul of Queenstown's snowboarding scene like never before. Join our local Queenstown riders as they push the boundaries, and carve their way through epic powder trails. With incredible cinematography, this movie showcases the raw talent and passion of our hometown heroes.
Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the vibrant snowboarding community of Queenstown."
Thanks to all the Brands and talented riders that featured in this film.
Directed, filmed and edited by Blake Pickup
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Music:
Release The Hounds- Michael Shynes feat. Letra
Sounds of Red Bull - Here and Now
LICENSE KEY:
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Confidence - WEARETHEGOOD
No More Empty Glasses - ATELLER, Phase One, J. Hoard
Young Wild & Alive - WEARETHEGOOD

[@daviddetweiler7658]

production quality is an A+! Also so nice to see quality content with features and sizes that arent 80ft booters and mega pipes

[@blakepickup]

Thanks, David. I'm Glad you noticed that we tried to keep the riding at a broader level.

[@kanatakahashi2017]

Thank you so much for having Oto in this movie to record what he loves❤I really appreciate it as his mum 🙏

[@blakepickup]

No worries he is an absolute ripper

[@JapanSnowPhotographer]

Love this comment!❤

[@TomWoodwardVideos]

same here! Gotta love your mum 😁@@JapanSnowPhotographer

[@JapanSnowPhotographer]

@@TomWoodwardVideos yeh for sure. My gran and my mum are my biggest fans on my channel 😂

[@brownpunk1794]

Hi mom!😊

[@frankschmidt9451]

Excelent movie. I had tears in my eyes and many upcomming emotions, while waiting of the snow, here in the Swiss mountains. Greetings from LAAX

[@tannercassens1966]

This is one of the best snow videos on youtube.

[@blakepickup]

Thanks Tanner glad you liked it

[@SaindodaRota]

This is so sick! Can’t wait for 2024 season 🔥

[@blakepickup]

Glad you liked it

[@niconzaful]

Sick!

[@tabeabinswanger2009]

love the videography and clips! would loved to see more of the women actually riding, to just in the acting scenes...

[@TripodSnowskate]

wow, thank you

[@alnlqd8727]

Fu*#ing great movie! i was searching for some clips to get some motivation for the new season and daaaaimn im ready to shred now! Wish yall a great season! Lovely greets outta switzerland ;)

[@blakepickup]

Glad you liked it man. Good to know it’s hyping people up for the season.

[@facundoalonsoSB]

Amazing movie! This is what a seson in queenys feels like, friends, laughs and lot of snowboarding! Great production!

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you liked it

[@andybrownphoto]

This is sick! Nice work!

[@blakepickup]

@@andybrownphoto Thank you. Glad you liked it

[@hiimtyson5048]

A beautiful way of capturing times with the homies and having all the fun on and off the hill!!

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you liked it

[@jonnypennell2428]

I don't even do snow sports, just ride bikes. But this is so dope, high quality, world class riding, funny shit and amazing style, you all rock. So much work goes into making these type of edits, so good to see it's come out strong. Thankyou

[@blakepickup]

Means a lot to hear someone appreciate the hard work that went into this, thanks man.

[@cameronspearpoint3206]

Soooo sick!! You boys better be coming to Canada for the winter, surely!

[@blakepickup]

Haha few of the peeps are heading to Japan this year 🙌 wish I could do a season in Canada spent 2 years in whistler back in the day.

[@cameronspearpoint3206]

@@blakepickup i think niseko is the place to be this year aye, either way nice content bro i look forward to seeing more 🤙

[@windkristensson3830]

Super super excited from Sweden!

[@Shnowmenn]

Beautiful

[@jason14dc]

This is fire bro! Inspires me to get back out there.

[@blakepickup]

Glad you liked it man

[@retromacman5818]

Amazing video and amazing people. Love it. I hope to ride like you. :)

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you liked it

[@TomWoodwardVideos]

Incredible film. Great to see what riding there is around here.

[@blakepickup]

Thanks man Glad you liked it

[@bencousinphotography]

Might be the greatest snowboarding video. Incredible job

[@blakepickup]

Thank you 🙏

[@_rustytoothbrush]

Yo!!! nice work Blake and the whole Queenstown Whanau! so good to see all the brothers and sisters ripping! Much love!

[@blakepickup]

Thanks, guys glad you liked it.

[@Olliepopmediahouse]

Amazing production here. Epic to see such a high end local driven flick!

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you recognised the effort put into it 🙏

[@spilledfeed]

awwwwssssomeeee

[@drinkingabroad3016]

Bro this is the best snowboarding video I’ve ever watched A+++ 😮

[@blakepickup]

Thanks man appreciate it

[@BackRoadsAndTurbos]

Production value is exceptional, nice work.

[@blakepickup]

Thank you 🙏

[@balldoc54]

Such a great film! Got me proper stoked for the upcoming season.

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you like it and got you hyped to go ride.

[@Mr_Segsy]

BLAKE! What an absolute belter of a film. Great shots, amazing editing, and some fantastic comedic relief. Was a pleasure ripping with you last year man, look forward to many more turns!

[@blakepickup]

Thanks man appreciate it. Glad you liked it 🙌

[@nookshorts1659]

Here from instagram, love this!

[@blakepickup]

Legend

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Well played!

[@Zeuscience]

so dope

[@snowboardingdays]

Awesome video! Getting me stoked for the northern hemisphere season🤤

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad it makes you excited for your season

[@JapanSnowPhotographer]

Awesome film! Loved it. New Zealand is a special place

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you liked it

[@JapanSnowPhotographer]

@@blakepickupyeh your editing and production on this is just 🔥 awesome job and looking forward to seeing more of your stuff 🤙

[@thedrifter_369]

Smashed it Fellas! Production is top quality, amazing to see the old stomping ground and watering holes too! Hopefully im allowed back in world bar when I return 🤣Keep it coming 🔥🔥🔥

[@blakepickup]

Thanks man glad you liked it

[@adamfedorniak5843]

This is insanely good, editing and music is on point, solid work

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you liked the way it was produced 🙌

[@NEVERBORED24]

Good job guys !! very well done !

[@blakepickup]

Thank you

[@KJOK95]

So good man!!!

[@blakepickup]

Thanks bro

[@natethelifty]

this is so rad

[@blakepickup]

Thank you 🙏

[@benbodhi]

This is sick! Film is so well done. First time seeing your work, new subscriber 🤍

[@blakepickup]

Legend thank you 🙏

[@shortstorieswithrjmc8294]

Good job crew. Nice edit.

[@blakepickup]

Thank you glad you liked it

[@OliwerO-]

F*ckin sick boys! Made me want to shred with you 😁 keep going! All the love from Innsbruck. ❤️

[@blakepickup]

Thanks man. Glad you liked it

[@LouisAKirouac95]

🇨🇦❤️💪

[@drinkingabroad3016]

Please put out more videos

[@sqd849]

So sick! What did you film this with?

[@blakepickup]

Thank you. This was mostly filmed on a Sony a7siii and GoPro 11

[@robincollamer3040]

hand down the worst in a long time