Clay Porter

Directing

Clay Porter

Known for

Directing

Credits

9 titles

Clay Porter has spent half his life documenting mountain biking, honing a filmmaking skill set that spans virtually every aspect of production and post-production. In his time as a full-time content creator, Porter has filmed campaigns for many of the world's largest brands, along with the director of photography for various global commercials.

Known for

Deathgrip poster
8.4

For the last two years, Fairclough and Porter have traveled to every inhabited continent on the planet with a simple goal: to show the world a new vision of mountain biking. Joined on this quest by a collection of the most progressive and influential riders that this generation of mountain biking has to offer, Fairclough and Porter have embarked on an all-out assault on the bleeding edge of the sport's limits. DEATHGRIP is a relentless mission to challenge the limits of creativity, technology, and the human potential. DEATHGRIP is a creative oasis for Fairclough and Porter - a place where the raw expression of Fairclough's riding ability is captured with the most progressive filmmaking technology against the backdrop of the most visually engaging locations in the world. The future is now. #DEATHGRIPMOVIE

Deathgrip

2017

No artwork available
NR

Australian Sam Hill left the 2006 season as the most dominant downhill mountain bike racer in the world, but had yet to win the World Cup series until now. Relive the entire 2007 UCI World Cup Series as well as the highly anticipated World Championships in Scotland. From the creator of Between the Tape and Hypnosis, the F1RST DVD features the world s greatest downhill mountain bike racers both on and off the racecourse. F1RST breaks new ground in documenting the extreme and comparatively young sport of downhill mountain bike racing, and does so with a depth and intensity not seen before in the sport. Filmed in 16 countries on 4 continents, it features Sam Hill, Steve Peat, Greg Minnaar, The Athertons, Brendan Fairclough, Sam Blenkinsop, Filip Polc, Jared Graves, Luke Strobel, Matti Lehikonen, J.D. Swaguen, Cole Bangert, Marc Beaumont, Justin Leov, Nathan Rennie and more. F1RST is the sport of downhill mountain bike racing told through those who live it.

F1RST

2008

Won't Back Down poster
5.4

From his humble beginnings in his hometown of Sheffield, England, Steve Peat has established himself as one of the worlds most iconic cyclists. Peaty has been competing at the top level in his chosen sport of downhill mountain bike racing for the past 23 years, longer than the lifetime of many of his current competitors. Through 20 years of archival footage and photos and intimate interviews with Steve, his family, close friends and competitors, Won’t Back Down takes viewers on a captivating tour of the history of the sport of downhill mountain bike racing and offers a never-before-seen view into the life and legacy of this enduring icon.

Won't Back Down

2014

3 Minute Gaps poster
NR

For two years the crew of 3 MINUTE GAPS have followed the world's best mountain bike racers around the globe documenting them as they trained, prepared, rode, ate, traveled, raced, celebrated, commiserated, and made sacrifices simply because of the weight of ambition to be the fastest. There is no truer, more accurate and intimate depiction of the hallowed worlds of the very best World Cup rider's than 3 MINUTE GAPS.

3 Minute Gaps

2011

No artwork available
NR

From the creator of Hypnosis comes a totally new experience. Shot on 5 continents, 15 countries and documenting the 2006 UCI World Cup Downhill Series, Between the Tape is a truly international affair. From the first round in Vigo to the beaches of Brazil to the scenery of New Zealand and then back to Europe for the finals in Austria, Between the Tape is World Cup downhill racing like you've never seen it before. Between the Tape features the world’s best doing what they do best – race the clock between the tape.

Between the Tape

2007

The Tipping Point poster
NR

From the creator of Between The Tape and F1RST comes The Tipping Point, the new film from acclaimed filmmaker Clay Porter. Welcome back to the world of downhill mountain bike racing. A world covered in sweat, perseverance and desire. A world filled with dreamers. A world that was dominated in 2007 by one cunning talent: Australia’s Sam Hill. Many in the know thought that Hill had both the speed and mental strength to come into the 2008 World Cup Series fast and leave it devastated and undefeated. Standing in his way was a cast of athletes from around the world that were hungry, poised and ready to take the Australian down. The Tipping Point is a group of characters that inspire, grow and dominate in a world they confidently claim as unique. The Tipping Point is downhill mountain bike racing.

The Tipping Point

2009

Behind the camera

Deathgrip poster
8.4

For the last two years, Fairclough and Porter have traveled to every inhabited continent on the planet with a simple goal: to show the world a new vision of mountain biking. Joined on this quest by a collection of the most progressive and influential riders that this generation of mountain biking has to offer, Fairclough and Porter have embarked on an all-out assault on the bleeding edge of the sport's limits. DEATHGRIP is a relentless mission to challenge the limits of creativity, technology, and the human potential. DEATHGRIP is a creative oasis for Fairclough and Porter - a place where the raw expression of Fairclough's riding ability is captured with the most progressive filmmaking technology against the backdrop of the most visually engaging locations in the world. The future is now. #DEATHGRIPMOVIE

Deathgrip

2017

No artwork available
NR

Australian Sam Hill left the 2006 season as the most dominant downhill mountain bike racer in the world, but had yet to win the World Cup series until now. Relive the entire 2007 UCI World Cup Series as well as the highly anticipated World Championships in Scotland. From the creator of Between the Tape and Hypnosis, the F1RST DVD features the world s greatest downhill mountain bike racers both on and off the racecourse. F1RST breaks new ground in documenting the extreme and comparatively young sport of downhill mountain bike racing, and does so with a depth and intensity not seen before in the sport. Filmed in 16 countries on 4 continents, it features Sam Hill, Steve Peat, Greg Minnaar, The Athertons, Brendan Fairclough, Sam Blenkinsop, Filip Polc, Jared Graves, Luke Strobel, Matti Lehikonen, J.D. Swaguen, Cole Bangert, Marc Beaumont, Justin Leov, Nathan Rennie and more. F1RST is the sport of downhill mountain bike racing told through those who live it.

F1RST

2008

Won't Back Down poster
5.4

From his humble beginnings in his hometown of Sheffield, England, Steve Peat has established himself as one of the worlds most iconic cyclists. Peaty has been competing at the top level in his chosen sport of downhill mountain bike racing for the past 23 years, longer than the lifetime of many of his current competitors. Through 20 years of archival footage and photos and intimate interviews with Steve, his family, close friends and competitors, Won’t Back Down takes viewers on a captivating tour of the history of the sport of downhill mountain bike racing and offers a never-before-seen view into the life and legacy of this enduring icon.

Won't Back Down

2014

Won't Back Down poster
5.4

From his humble beginnings in his hometown of Sheffield, England, Steve Peat has established himself as one of the worlds most iconic cyclists. Peaty has been competing at the top level in his chosen sport of downhill mountain bike racing for the past 23 years, longer than the lifetime of many of his current competitors. Through 20 years of archival footage and photos and intimate interviews with Steve, his family, close friends and competitors, Won’t Back Down takes viewers on a captivating tour of the history of the sport of downhill mountain bike racing and offers a never-before-seen view into the life and legacy of this enduring icon.

Won't Back Down

2014

3 Minute Gaps poster
NR

For two years the crew of 3 MINUTE GAPS have followed the world's best mountain bike racers around the globe documenting them as they trained, prepared, rode, ate, traveled, raced, celebrated, commiserated, and made sacrifices simply because of the weight of ambition to be the fastest. There is no truer, more accurate and intimate depiction of the hallowed worlds of the very best World Cup rider's than 3 MINUTE GAPS.

3 Minute Gaps

2011

3 Minute Gaps poster
NR

For two years the crew of 3 MINUTE GAPS have followed the world's best mountain bike racers around the globe documenting them as they trained, prepared, rode, ate, traveled, raced, celebrated, commiserated, and made sacrifices simply because of the weight of ambition to be the fastest. There is no truer, more accurate and intimate depiction of the hallowed worlds of the very best World Cup rider's than 3 MINUTE GAPS.

3 Minute Gaps

2011

No artwork available
NR

From the creator of Hypnosis comes a totally new experience. Shot on 5 continents, 15 countries and documenting the 2006 UCI World Cup Downhill Series, Between the Tape is a truly international affair. From the first round in Vigo to the beaches of Brazil to the scenery of New Zealand and then back to Europe for the finals in Austria, Between the Tape is World Cup downhill racing like you've never seen it before. Between the Tape features the world’s best doing what they do best – race the clock between the tape.

Between the Tape

2007

The Tipping Point poster
NR

From the creator of Between The Tape and F1RST comes The Tipping Point, the new film from acclaimed filmmaker Clay Porter. Welcome back to the world of downhill mountain bike racing. A world covered in sweat, perseverance and desire. A world filled with dreamers. A world that was dominated in 2007 by one cunning talent: Australia’s Sam Hill. Many in the know thought that Hill had both the speed and mental strength to come into the 2008 World Cup Series fast and leave it devastated and undefeated. Standing in his way was a cast of athletes from around the world that were hungry, poised and ready to take the Australian down. The Tipping Point is a group of characters that inspire, grow and dominate in a world they confidently claim as unique. The Tipping Point is downhill mountain bike racing.

The Tipping Point

2009

Sweet San Francisco poster
NR

BMX and MTB legend Christian Rigal takes to the streets of San Francisco, blending his unique eye for urban spots with the added range and capability of a 170/150mm travel e-bike. The film captures Rigal's riding and the city as a whole in a way that brings sights, sounds, and unmistakable Bay Area feel directly to the big screen.

Sweet San Francisco

2026