Behind the Scenes of Gymkhana: How Skate Films, Subaru, & Ken Block Changed Car Culture Forever

In this special Pitstop minisode of the Break/Fix podcast, Matt Martelli discusses his journey and experiences working closely with Ken Block, particularly focusing on their groundbreaking Gymkhana films. Growing up together as rally enthusiasts, Matt shares insights on how their background in making skateboard films influenced their unique approach to capturing rally racing on video. He elaborates on the innovative filming techniques they used, the challenges faced during production, and how they financed and executed these iconic videos. The conversation also touches on their impact on automotive videography, their inspirations from films like 'Climb Dance' and 'Rendezvous,' and the importance of sound and visceral experiences in motorsport content. Matt also reflects on Ken Block's recent partnership with Audi and shares his perspective on the future of rally and motorsport videography. The episode concludes with Matt revealing his fondness for 'ugly cars' and discussing the evolution and challenges of shooting high-impact automotive videos. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Ken Block and the Birth of Gymkhana 03:26 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Filmmaking 05:03 Impact and Legacy of Gymkhana 06:20 Influences and Inspirations 12:48 Technical Challenges and Innovations 21:32 Ken Block's Partnership with Audi 25:36 The Power of Sound in Motorsports 28:10 Favorite Ugly Cars 29:51 Conclusion and Farewell ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram