A first-of-its-kind documentary series chronicling a group of athletes, artists, and activists across snowboarding, surfing, and skateboarding, FABRIC is a five-part series that illustrates what’s possible when sport is leveraged as a vehicle to affect fundamental change.

Each of the five episodes is centered around a specific theme—from Knowledge and Adaptation to Activism, Cultural Heritage, and Community—and showcases a group of groundbreaking humans united by their connections to people, place, and pursuit.

The series stars nearly two dozen change-makers whose causes extend beyond themselves. In surf, this includes big wave maverick Paige Alms along with Izzi Gomez, Leah Dawson, Hanna Scott, Sanoa Olin, Mainei Kinimaka, and the Black female collective Textured Waves. In snow, Estelle Pensiero, Robin Van Gyn, Jessa Gilbert, Marie-France Roy, Ireland Smith, Spencer O’Brien, Sandy Ward, Leanne Pelosi; and in skate, Kristin Ebeling, Alexa Berriochoa, Rose Archie, Juliette Pelchat and Hannah Eddy.

Documentary Director Robyn Van Gyn
Show Producer Chris Shalbot
Show Director Corey Stanton
Technical Producer Dillon Morris
Technical Producer Nick Kohut
Technical Director Alina Wong
Coordinator Trevor Banta

Episode 1: Knowledge

An introduction to the complex human connection to the natural world. Robin Van Gyn, Paige Alms, Izzi Gomez, and Estelle Pensiero star in this episode about gaining experience and understanding through research and practice, developing confidence and intuition, and passing on knowledge via mentorship.

Featuring

Robin Van Gyn, Pro Snowboarder & Director, Fabric
Robin Van Gyn is a renowned big mountain snowboarder who has taken a different path to professionalism. Through her education and training to become a guide, she matches her skillset to the terrain that confronts her. In Fabric, Robin shares what she knows with up-and-comer Estelle Pensiero to help further her own journey into the mountains.

Paige Alms, Pro Surfer, 2016 Big Wave Champion
Paige Alms is a world champion big wave surfer who has studied and surfed Jaws for the majority of her life. She is on the forefront of women in big surf and has fought for equal representation in her sport. In Fabric, Paige works to mentor up-and-coming big wave phenom, Izzi Gomez.

Izzi Gomez, Pro Surfer, 5-Time APP World Tour Champion
Izzi Gomez is a 5 x SUP World Champion attempting to change her path to become of of the best big wave surfers on the planet. In Fabric she is mentored by Paige Alms, getting hold of a lifetime of knowledge from the women that came before her.

Estelle Pensiero, Pro Snowboarder
Estelle Pensiero is a snowboarder who grew up surrounded by the best of the best in snowboarding at Baldface Lodge. She is stepping beyond what she knows to expand her experience in the mountains. In Fabric, Estelle embarks on trip outside of her comfort zone with Robin Van Gyn to get some experience navigating new terrain.

Episode 2: Adaptation

Challenge your standards to change your perspective. Snowboarder Maria Thomsen rethinks the narrative of motherhood; painter Jessa Gilbert leaves New York to make the mountains her canvas, free surfer Hanna Scott and Sanoa Olin go off grid to recapture the freedom of surf.