Copenhagen Open has always been more than just a skateboard contest.
It’s an experience shaped by the skaters, the locals, and everyone who gathers to celebrate skateboarding.
There are no rigid formats or strict schedules. Just an open-ended adventure where anything can happen.
Now, that spirit has been captured on film. From the Ground Up tells the story of Copenhagen Open through the people who make it what it is: a place where skateboarding thrives, friendships grow, and the unexpected becomes reality.
Unlike traditional competitions, Copenhagen Open unfolds across the city, transforming streets, plazas, and unexpected spots into temporary skateparks.
It’s a rolling celebration, moving from one location to the next, where the crowd plays just as big a role as the skaters.
It’s this spontaneity that From the Ground Up seeks to preserve. Showing how a skate event can feel more like a gathering of friends than a contest.
The film dives into the raw moments that define Copenhagen Open. It’s not just about landing tricks but about the interactions, the connections, and the way the city itself becomes a part of the experience.
Whether it’s a session on a repurposed piece of architecture, a packed crowd hyping up an impromptu line, or late-night conversations after a full day of skating, From the Ground Up brings these moments to life on screen.
More than just a highlight reel, the film is a reflection of what happens when people come together for the love of skateboarding.
No scripted performances, no manufactured drama - just real stories unfolding naturally. It’s a reminder that skateboarding isn’t just about individual achievement but about community, creativity, and shared moments that can’t be planned.
If you’ve been to Copenhagen Open, this film will feel familiar. If you haven’t, it’ll make you want to book a flight.
Either way, From the Ground Up is a chance to experience the magic of this event in a whole new way.
EU premieres are lined up, bringing the film to cities where skateboarding thrives:
Copenhagen, Denmark – March 25 at Byen Lys, 19:00
Oslo, Norway – March 27
London, UK – April 3
For those who know, Copenhagen Open has always been something special. Now, thanks to From the Ground Up, more people will get to see why.