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Writer's pictureThe Skateboarder's Companion

Open That Door by Matthew 'Dykie' Ryan (2022)

Having launched last weekend at a packed out Spit and Sawdust gathering, the film part of Open That Door is now onlne! For those who are unaware, Open That Door is a multimedia project by Welsh skateboarding legend Matthew 'Dykie' Ryan, comprising of a book and a short film, and follows Dykie on a colossal run around Wales, focusing on using skateboarding and running as tools to combat mental health issues.


Naturally, Open That Door has brought about a return of Dykie's love for filming, and include a grip of fresh footage from familiar faces both old and new. Featuring: Dave Mackey, Andy Evans, Korahn Gayle, Chris Jones, Rob Parsonson, Conor Charlson, Dan Cates, Lee Dainton, Jake Collins, James Woodley, Welsh Tommy, Dan Wood, Josh Perrett, Ryan Price, PJ, Dylan Hughes and countless others.


Enjoy the full 21-minute video below now, read our exclusive interview with Dykie about the project, then be sure to pick up a copy of the book from his online store!



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