Farewell From Voleurz

Following nine adventurous and unforgettable years of producing eclectic apparel and entertaining action sports films, the time has come for Voleurz to bid farewell.

This decision did not come lightly, but after months of internal discussion and evaluation, we’ve come to the conclusion that moving forward with the brand has become unsustainable, so we’ve made the collective decision to begin exploring other opportunities.

Voleurz was not a group of three or four people, but a family-like collaboration of 40 athletes, artists, designers, filmmakers and like minded individuals all working towards a common goal. Voleurz has been an outlet for us to express ourselves creatively, and to share our vision with many. Through both clothing design and filmmaking, we’ve had the opportunity to share our enthusiasm, all while having the time of our lives with our best friends, and the countless people we’ve been fortunate enough to meet along the way.

We’d like to take the time to thank each and every single one of you who helped make our dream become a reality. From the moment we spray painted our first shirt in college, all the way to our latest collection. To everyone who rocked one of the 600 designs of our clothing, joined us at one of our 250 parties, or starred in one of our eight films or 120 web edits, from the bottom of our hearts, we want you all to know how much we appreciate your support. None of this would have been possible without you.

Our current clothing line will continue to be available through our retailers and online store, and we look forward to honoring our commitments to our customers throughout the winter, along with assisting our athletes in transitioning to new endeavors.

Thanks for all the good times… we’re not sorry for partying.

- Darren Rayner, Harvey Li, Bruce Giovando

Voleurz’ eighth feature-length film showcases the antics and exploits of the Voleurz family, and features snowboarders and skiers forced against each other in an all out bloodbath. Who will take the throne?

Kill Your Boredom highlights include riding from newly appointed Voleurz snowboarder Geoff Brown jumping unique road gaps and adding a double cork in the backcountry to his already heavy bag of tricks; skier Rob Heule shows us what it takes to be skiing’s up-and-coming urban slayer, proving that the infamous 5-kink elbow rail in Calgary is actually possible; and of course, the hilarious and not-to-be-missed Winter Volympics will once again leave your mom asking, “who are these morons?”

Featuring Geoff Brown, Rob Heule, KC Deane, Braden Dean, Simon d’Artois, Jesmond Dubeau, Joe Schuster, Mack Jones, Justin VDP, Shayne Zwickel, Jesse Millen, Warren Williams, Andrew Jackson, Josh Daiek, Cody Shepherd, Barry Hartman, Josh Bibby, Elyse Saugstad, Jake Black & more

Produced & Directed by Darren Rayner & The Voleurz Family
Principal Cinematography by Darren Rayner, Mason Mashon, Pat King
RED cinematography by Jan Schuster & Mile End Media
RC Heli by Justin Hannewyk & Heli Video Pros

In association with:
Moment Skis, Whistler Blackcomb, Faction Skis, Kombi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - VANCOUVER, BC - AUGUST 20th 2012

After decades of hatred, animosity, and fear, two strong forces clash in a battle for honour and freedom. One path must be taken, one side must prevail. Voleurz’ eighth feature-length film showcases the antics and exploits of the Voleurz family, and features snowboarders and skiers forced against each other in an all out bloodbath. Who will take the throne?

Kill Your Boredom highlights include riding from newly appointed Voleurz snowboarder Geoff Brown jumping unique road gaps and adding a double cork in the backcountry to his already heavy bag of tricks; skier Rob Heule shows us what it takes to be skiing’s up-and-coming urban slayer, proving that the infamous 5-kink elbow rail in Calgary is actually possible; and of course, the hilarious and not-to-be-missed Winter Volympics will once again leave your mom asking, “who are these morons?”

Featuring Geoff Brown, Rob Heule, KC Deane, Braden Dean, Simon d’Artois, Jesmond Dubeau, Joe Schuster, Mack Jones, Justin VDP, Shayne Zwickel, Jesse Millen, Warren Williams, Andrew Jackson, Josh Daiek, Cody Shepherd, Barry Hartman, Elyse Saugstad, Jake Black & more

Produced & Directed by Darren Rayner & The Voleurz Family
Principal Cinematography by Darren Rayner, Mason Mashon, Pat King
RED cinematography by Jan Schuster & Mile End Media
RC Heli by Justin Hannewyk & Heli Video Pros

In association with:
Moment Skis, Whistler Blackcomb, Faction Skis, Kombi

Music:
“The Bad Touch”
Bloodhound Gang
Capitol Records
Buy on iTunes

After decades of hatred, animosity, and fear, two strong forces clash in a battle for honour and freedom. One path must be taken, one side must prevail. Voleurz’ eighth feature-length film showcases the antics and exploits of the Voleurz family, and features snowboarders and skiers battling to the death. Who will take the throne?

Kill Your Boredom features:
Geoff Brown, Rob Heule, KC Deane, Braden Dean, Simon d’Artois, Jesmond Dubeau, Joe Schuster, Mack Jones, Justin VDP, Shayne Zwickel, Jesse Millen, Warren Williams, Andrew Jackson & more

Produced & Directed by Darren Rayner & The Voleurz Family
Principal Cinematography by Darren Rayner, Mason Mashon, Pat King
RED cinematography by Jan Schuster & Mile End Media
Voiceover by Mark Oliver

In association with:
Moment Skis, Whistler Blackcomb, Faction Skis, Kombi

1-  The snow - There is a lot of this

2-  Our crew - Shayne + VDP + Heule shredding with PFK filming and Helfich photoing = non stop tomfoolery!

3-  Jon Kooley - We bumped into a surprising amount of film crews while doing our thing in the mean streets of Anchorage.  At one of the spots we found Kooley and Sexton setting up.  Because Kooley was an Anchorage local he was more than happy to help us with some local knowledge. Props boys!

4-  Friendly locals - the locals are friendly

5-  Icebergs - are neeto! They say you can only see 10% of an iceberg

6-  Sooo much daylight - Because we arrived in the spring time we were able to press record in daylight until about 930pm!

7-  Zak’s boardshop - These guys know their shit and were nothing but helpful

8-  Mooses - really like eating beef jerky

9-  Unique features - This city helps you think outside of the box in terms of jibbing but if your looking for down bars don’t bother

10-  Whittier - Abandoned WW2 army base hidden away in the mountains fully open to whoever wants to drive all the way out there! When I film my first horror flick this will be the location

#BreakingTheLaw

#emulsion

#BoardersWillBeBoarders

#NorthernLights

Heule, Shayne, VDP

#mountains #winter #hashtag

#MileHighClub

#artsy

#Nicotine

#Police

#PFK

#SmirnoffIce

#Iced

#BuckHuckChuck

#Locals

#Art

#PFKisPartyingTonight

#WinchLife

#Moose #Nature #AK

#RentalVan

#CrewLife

#TooLoud #Airplane

#Locals

#Skiing

#DroppingIn

#Style

#Flexing

#Photographer #Stunting

#Kinky

#Epic #Sunset #Mountains #AK #JerryChrist

Jake Black shows us how to do a handful of plants in the Blackcomb park. Nothing smells better than spring

Photos by: Andy Campbell, Bruce Giovando

the tribe unites

Announcer Reed Speedman with Head Judge the Schwank

Red team captain Josh Bibby

Blue team captain Slash (AKA Braden Dean)

welcome to the 1980's

Jesse Millen getting UFD

Colin D Watt brought some creativity to the 2012 games. And for this he was awarded the MVP title

The Volympic torch

2 cameras, 1 chunk

Colin gets UFD on snowblades

Jesse Cougar-Millen-camp

One foot Warren. NBD

Simon d'Artois gets flatty

Tyler Holm wearing Cariboo beer

Axe Kill with a knife

A spoof of the snowboard film Art of Flight: Voleurz submission to the Intersection 7-day film contest during the 2012 WSSF in Whistler.

SOUNDTRACK
“Neon Invasion” as performed by Neon Plastix
From the album “Awesome Moves”
2012 Blow Up Records Ltd

“Celebrate (remix) performed by SonReal
Goodlife music
sonreal.bandcamp.com

PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY
Darren Rayner & the Voleurz Family

PRINCIPAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Darren Rayner
Mason Mashon
Pat King
Vanessa Chan
Graeme Meikeljohn

RC HELI PILOT
Justin Hannewyk

EDITING
Darren Rayner
Justin Hannewyk

MOTION GRAPHICS
Justin Hannewyk

DESIGN
Bruce Giovando