EDGLRD
EDGLRD
Founded: 2023 | Founder: Harmony Korine | Headquarters: Miami, FL
Overview: EDGLRD is an avant-garde creative studio founded by filmmaker Harmony Korine. It fuses skateboarding, film, gaming, and cutting-edge technology to explore new frontiers in visual storytelling and creative expression.
Key Focus Areas:
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AI, VFX, and Virtual Reality: Pioneering tech-driven approaches to skate videos and media.
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Redefining Skate Content: Challenging traditional formats and aesthetics of skateboarding films.
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Cross-disciplinary Projects: Combining elements of cinema, gaming, and fine art with skate culture.
Skate Team:
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Sean Pablo
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Elijah Odom
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Rezza Honarvar
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Vincent Touzery
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Eric Koston
EDGLRD is a natural extension of Harmony Korine’s long-standing fascination with subcultures, experimental media, and boundary-pushing aesthetics. Here's how it connects to his past work:
1. Subcultural Focus (Skateboarding, Youth, Rebellion):
"Kids" (1995, writer): Korine’s breakout script depicted raw, unfiltered youth culture in NYC’s skate scene—setting a precedent for his lifelong interest in marginalized or underground lifestyles.
EDGLRD continues this exploration by centering around skateboarding and the personalities who define it, maintaining a gritty, non-mainstream authenticity.
2. Experimental Storytelling & Lo-Fi Aesthetic:
"Gummo" (1997), "Julien Donkey-Boy" (1999): Known for fragmented narratives, mixed media formats, and lo-fi, surreal visuals.
EDGLRD pushes these same boundaries using modern tools like AI and VR—updating his experimental style for a new era.
3. Visual Disruption & Style:
Films like "Spring Breakers" (2012) employed hyper-stylized, color-saturated cinematography and abrupt tonal shifts.
EDGLRD brings that sensory overload into skate media—mixing high-fidelity visual effects with surreal, often absurd compositions.
4. Anti-Hollywood, DIY Ethos:
Korine has always rejected mainstream filmmaking in favor of independent, avant-garde production.
EDGLRD mirrors this with a studio model that doesn’t resemble traditional skate brands or film studios—it's hybrid, disruptive, and deliberately undefined.
5. Collaboration with Artists & Skaters:
Korine has worked with figures like Larry Clark, Chloe Sevigny, and various musicians and skaters.
EDGLRD reflects this cross-pollination of art, music, and skating—with collaborators like Eric Koston and Sean Pablo who bring both cultural clout and creative depth.