Shoot to Thrill: Interview Sessions with Paul Machnau

Anyone will tell you that Paul Machnau is one of the most talented and skilled, not to mention motivated skateboarders in the skateworld.. All of these things combined has granted him a amazing career as a professional skateboarder, and one of the perks is being involved in fun projects like STT. Red Bull asked him a couple questions about his win with Ryan Decenzo and Magnus Hanson.

Red Bull: So Paul, your the winning team, eh? What are you gonna do with the winnings?
Paul Machnau: Winnings? I didn't know we won anything. I've gotta look into this.

RB: Were you aware it was gonna come out soo good or were you just giver with hopes it was gonna turn out?
PM: Well the story line was amazing, and the crew was as good as it gets. So I had a pretty good idea it was gonna turn some heads.

RB: How was it working with Benny Stoddard and good friend Brian Cassie on STT?
PM: Benny is a very motivated guy. He has amazing ideas, and has the confidence to bring them to the top. It was the first time I have worked with him, and hope it wont be the last. Thanks Benny! I go out and shoot on a reg with Brian anyway, so this was just like a little skate weekend. Brian is one of my favorite photographers to work with. I new it was going to be a great weekend.

RB: What were some other personal film favorites from STT 2008?
PM: I really like Fred's mirror image idea. It was very enjoyable to watch! (watch click below)

RB: If asked, are you gonna enter next year, even if Hoops is the director, haha?
PM: I would love to do this again. Even if Hoops is the director. It would be another comedy for sure!

RB: What are you currently working on now, and you do you have any travel plans?
PM: I am filming for a Darkstar video, and the next Globe Video: UBF5. I am planning to drive down to Cali for a few months in January, and maybe hit up some AZ. You know hunt the sun!

Thanks soo much Paul!!
To read more about this winning team, read Brian Cassie's Interview and Ryan Decenzo Interview about Shoot to Thrill.

Watch Paul and the others in the winning video of Shoot to Thrill 2008 below.