Jim Phillips is probably the most influential graphic artist in skate history and with a notable human like himself, he deserves to be documented and celebrated in the most important way. Boutique distributor Monkey Wrench Films has officially announced the global digital release of Art & Life: The Story of Jim Phillips, a feature documentary celebrating one of the most influential graphic artists in skate, surf, and music culture. The film will be available to rent and buy beginning September 25, 2025, across major streaming platforms.
Directed by John Edward Makens and produced by Remind Productions, Art & Life is a 90-minute journey through the vivid, rebellious legacy of Jim Phillips—the creative force behind Santa Cruz Skateboards’ iconic imagery, including the legendary Screaming Hand. Combining over a decade of footage with rare archival material, the film paints a deeply human portrait of a visionary whose art reshaped global subculture.