On Cloud 9

We are pleased to present On Cloud 9, a beautiful documentary by videographer & Push Philippines co-founder Emilio Molave about the skatepark of the same name on the island of Siargao, Philippines. 

Initially instigated by Sky Brown who saw the need for a public skatepark on the island after visiting to surf there, and subsequently supported by Nike SB, On Cloud 9 Skatepark was Make Life Skate Life’s 15th project & was completed in 2024.

As well as featuring skateboarding from local kids & visitors at the new park and around the island, the film includes interviews with: community worker Sophia De Leon, Push Philippines co-founder Daryl Dominguez, Make Life Skate Life director Shane Carrick & founder Arne Hillerns, skate coach Michael Adrian Kaimito Pasok, volunteer builder Jean-Marc Soulie, local skater Doyah Maria E. Convicto & last but definitely not not least, Sheryl C. Camingue, Florephine P. Camingue & Gretchen M. Trajano, who supported the build with water and power from their nearby home and volunteered to run the loaner programme.

The film gives a great insight into the important work of Make Life Skate Life, the challenges presented by this particular project, the selfless willingness of locals to support the park and its programmes, the hopes and dreams of local skaters, the surf-influenced style of skating on Siargao & the work of Push Philippines, plus much more. 

Filmed & edited by Emilio Molave.
Additional filming by: Kenneth Asprer, Mikhail Ebisa & Daryl Dominguez.
Animation by Joshua Cotto.