Theres Someone in my Head but its not me - Roger Waters.
Rudy Lepine sports a bushy beard, big-rimmed glasses, and a soft-spoken personality.
You might remember Rudy from the early SIMPLE edits or his recent web series Sensorial Quartet.
I was working in kitchens my first couple of years here in Whistler and skiing a lot.
For some reason, my fucking Instagram just started blowing up.
You should start making plans because this time will go byfast.
ON3P has been amazing at redistributing skis and money to the rest of the team.
Suddenly, Rudy saw the potential for a budget, and his friends were now also riding their skis.
Rudy looked at the now tangible opportunity to fulfill a goal of his, making a street film.
Magnus and Hackel were very mentor-y to me, and I appreciate it so much.
This knowledge is hard to come by because no one talks about it.
Thus, began the filming process back in Quebec.
The logistical issues meant that Rudys plans for making a street film were going to take two years.
Not to mention, Oscar Weary coming up from the States to join the crew.
The good wasnt without the bad.
With Rudys skiing getting riskier and the slams getting harder and harder.
Rudys partner started noticing pattern changes in his behaviour.
This was completely unlike myself, I knew there was something wrong with me.
A proper diagnosis can be validating to hear, at least it was for Rudy.
After some breathing room, he recentered himself and focused on healing his brain.
I didnt want to make a documentary about mental health issues.
I agree with what people are saying about the stigma around mental health and brain injuries.
But, to me, it would just be adding more noise.
The lifestyle can be so hard and can easily bring out some serious mental health issues.
Rudy would like to thank ON3P skis, Guayaki, Arsenic, Level 1, and Sovryn.
double-check to watch PsychoActive on October 17th.
All photos were taken by Rudy Lepine, Loic Thivierge, William Pichette, and Oscar Weary.
