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- DirectorJoe GuglielminoStarsDion AguisTaj BurrowNoa DeaneStrange Rumblings in Shangri La is a mix of high performance surfing and stunning cinematography that documents our unforgettable worldwide journey in search of surfing's own holy grail. From the frigid waters of Iceland to the tropical beauty of Mozambique. From dreamy French beach breaks to exotic islands off the coast of Brazil, and into deepest Indonesia. Shot in 16mm film and created in the spirit of the classic films by Bruce Brown and Jacques Cousteau, Strange Rumblings in Shangri La will take you on an adventure you won't soon forget.
- DirectorJoe GuglielminoStarsAgaDion AguisAnnaDion Agius and crew embarked on a journey to an unknown land. A journey that would bring Dion to unleash on the world's best man made wave. A studio for surfing. Smack in the middle of a desert mountain range.
- DirectorJoe GuglielminoStarsDion AgiusKaily BealsKatherine BerryYEAR ZERO is a modern take on high performance surfing set in a post-apocalyptic world, reminiscent of Mad Max or an HG Wells novel. It tells a story of a band of renegade surfers, including Dion Agius, Yadin Nicol, Nate Tyler, Taj Burrow, CJ Hobgood and Damien Hobgood, on a road trip through the apocalypse in search of waves, women, and good times. The film's original soundtrack by BLACK MOUNTAIN, whom VICE MAGAZINE has called, "One of the best rock n' roll bands of our time," creates a sonic landscape that fully delivers the immersive experience that director Joe G envisioned for the film. The film was shot on location around the world entirely in super 16mm film and offers a unique concept with stunning visuals that capture the essence of surfing in a novel setting. YEAR ZERO follows GLOBE'S previous award winning productions such as SECRET MACHINE and NEW EMISSIONS OF LIGHT AND SOUND and is undoubtedly GLOBE'S largest film project to date.
- DirectorChris BurkardStarsChris BurkardHeiðar Logi ElíassonSam HammerSix surfers set sail along the frozen shores of Iceland as the worst storm in twenty-five years is about to arrive.
- DirectorSteve FaganStarsKen BradshawAdam D'EspositoJamie O'BrienFilmed in glorious HD over 5 years and in 10 locations, 80 Waves is a collection of huge waves and big name riders from across the globe. Amongst the culture, wildlife and beautiful scenery of exotic surf spots like Fiji, Hawaii, and Bali, we see surfers and foil-boarders, tow-in surfing and body-boarding on such iconic waves as Hawaii's 'Jaws' and Indonesia's 'G-Land', all set to an eclectic collection of world music. With tons of spectacular wipeouts, interviews with pro surfers like Adam D'Esposito and Ken Bradshaw, and unmissable underwater footage of the largest great white shark ever seen off the coast of Hawaii, 80 Waves will make you want to run for the airport with your passport in one hand and your surfboard in the other! Featuring: Kelly Slater, Adam D'Esposito, Ken Bradshaw, Jamie O'Brien and more...
- DirectorKathryn BigelowStarsPatrick SwayzeKeanu ReevesGary BuseyAn F.B.I. Agent goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers.
- DirectorRory KennedyStarsNick CarrollDarrick DoernerLaird HamiltonFilmmaker Rory Kennedy examines the career of American Laird Hamilton, a man who has spent his life conquering untameable walls of water and changed the sport of big wave surfing forever.
- DirectorJeremy GoschStarsReno AbelliraClyde AikauEddie AikauThis documentary tells the story of a group of Australian and South African surfers who revolutionized their sport in Hawaii during the winter of 1975.
- DirectorWilliam AsherStarsFrankie AvalonAnnette FunicelloMartha HyerA millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a retirement home.
- DirectorDaniel WozniakStarsTom WegenerJosh FarberowMarc KavanaughSIESTAS & OLAS is a surf-cult classic, having shown in over 50 cities around the world and selling tens of thousands of copies. It's a travel adventure with great surfers, excellent waves, and warm insights into Mexico's culture and coast... The film is clean and is appropriate for the whole family.
- DirectorAngelo MeiStarsGary BuseyChasing the Dream is a candid portrayal of eight Huntington Beach High School kids trying to obtain the impossible -- a career in professional surfing. The teens must steer through the ranks of scholastic surfing while dealing with injuries, overbearing parents, demanding school curriculums and a trip to Australia aimed at separating the ones who surf from the ones who win. Narrated by Gary Busey and featuring interviews with surfing legends Kelly Slater, Tom Carroll and Mark Richards, Chasing the Dream is a coming of age story about kids who will do anything to achieve their dream of becoming a pro surfer.
- DirectorHelen HuntStarsHelen HuntBrenton ThwaitesLuke WilsonA mother travels cross-country to California to be with her son after he decides to drop out of school and become a surfer.
- DirectorSean McNamaraStarsAnnaSophia RobbDennis QuaidHelen HuntBethany Hamilton, a professional surfer, loses her left arm in a shark attack. Unwilling to pay attention to the gravity of her situation, Bethany decides to get back into the ocean and surf again.
- DirectorThomas CampbellStarsMitch AbshereDevon HowardKassia MeadorThe Seedling DVD... A movie about the beauty of longboard riding and all its appendages. Shot in 16mm film, The Seedling documents a small crew of California longboard riders. Shot on location in Mexico, France, California, New York and the Canary Islands.
- DirectorJohn SeversonStarsJock SutherlandBill HamiltonRolf AurnessThe film examines surfing communities in California and Hawaii and the growing ecological problems facing them. Surfers are seen riding huge waves from California to Hawaii.
- DirectorBud TownsendStarsDebra BleeVal KlineJeana KeoughTwo young women convince their reluctant friend to open up her rich uncle's beach house for the summer to party, and invite all their friends.
- DirectorKen BlakeyStarsHeather Elizabeth ParkhurstTonya GoodsonTiffany TurnerJamie is a makeup artist for a local bikini contest on the beautiful South Beach of Miami. Her life appears to be falling apart when her boyfriend leaves her in a jealous rage. Her wild and gorgeous friends, Dev and Bink, convince her to be a contestant in the contest while her ex-boyfriend's bumbling private detective hilariously tries to track her. In a transformation of innocence to high-profile model, Jamie heats up Miami at South Beach.
- DirectorJeff ConawayStarsJessica HahnMaureen FlahertyMelinda ArmstrongA sexy pair of sisters learn about life and being a good person when they take in a homeless man hit by their rich dad's limo. Much to his annoyance, they try helping even more people as he puts a plan into action to stop things.
- DirectorRobert VezeStarsMelinda ArmstrongDavid MillbernKelli KonopA group of friends are hired to redecorate a beach house while the elderly owners are out of town for the summer. Redecorating is the last thing on their minds, and a wild bikini filled summer is had by all. An imposter-photographer, a bikini designer, an all girl metal-band, and the token environmentalist all join forces in staging a riotous Bikini Contest... much to the consternation of the local D.A., and her loyal cadre of policemen.
- DirectorRobert J. RosenthalStarsKim LankfordJames DaughtonSusan PlayerSchool's out and it's time for a summer of fun, mischief and love for various characters on Malibu Beach.
- DirectorFritz KierschStarsRichard Joseph PaulDanielle von ZerneckKeith CooganNick Rainwood and Allie Yorpin are a modern day Romeo and Juliet living in southern California, separated by the unbridgeable gulf of their backgrounds and torn between loyalty to their "gangs" and their real desires.
- DirectorMark GriffithsStarsGrant CramerTeal RobertsGary WoodThree middle aged guys rent a beach house to hopefully score with young, single women. Not having what it takes, the men hire a sexy young surfer, Scotty, to teach them some game and help them meet girls.
- DirectorMike ElliottStarsSasha JacksonLizzy MathisBen MillikenHaunted by the memory of her deceased mother, Dana leaves Malibu behind and heads to South Africa to fulfill her mother's dream of surfing Jefferys Bay.
- DirectorWilliam WitneyStarsNoreen CorcoranMartin WestLinda MarshallThe girls of Alpha Beta need to raise $10,000 in two weeks to save the sorority house. Among their schemes to raise the funds are a beauty contest, a newspaper puzzle, and a baking contest. But when three guys hit the beach with love on their minds, bragging that they know the Beatles, the girls plan a concert with the Fab Four as the main attraction.
- DirectorMaury DexterStarsFrankie RandallSherry JacksonGayle CaldwellAdam Miller and Lee Sullivan both lay claim to a beach house for student boarders. Problems arise when both boys and girls show up to live there.
- DirectorJoseph PevneyStarsJoan CrawfordJeff ChandlerJan SterlingMoving into a beach house involves Lynn Markham in mystery, danger, and romance with a beach boy of dubious motives.
- DirectorWilliam AsherStarsFrankie AvalonAnnette FunicelloDeborah WalleyFrankie, DeeDee, and the gang meet singing sensation Sugar Kane in a publicity stunt; they all get introduced to skydiving and get caught up in love.
- DirectorHarmony KorineStarsMatthew McConaugheySnoop DoggIsla FisherA rebellious stoner named Moondog lives life by his own rules.
- DirectorDana BrownStarsR. Paul AllenHobie AlterRobert AugustA documentary mostly edited together from unused footage from The Endless Summer and The Endless Summer II, this documentary gives further insight into the making and success of the original classic surf documentary. It is written, produced and directed by Dana Brown, son of the director of the first two films, Bruce Brown (who executive produced this film). This film likely will appeal only to hardcore fans of the Endless Summer films, but it does feature more of the gorgeous cinematography for which the earlier films are famous.
- DirectorT.J. BarrackWes BrownStarsRandy BondsJesse ColomboMagoo De La RosaWes Brown and TJ Barrack take their film crew to the rugged deserts and jungles in Peru with somew of the Worlds best surfers.
- DirectorJustin McMillanChristopher NeliusStarsToni ColletteTom CarrollRoss Clarke-JonesA 3D adventure into the world of big wave surfing with Aussie tow-surfing legend Ross Clarke-Jones and two-time World Champion Tom Carroll.
- DirectorJustin McMillanChristopher NeliusStarsTom CarrollRoss Clarke-JonesBig Wave surfing legends Ross Clarke Jones and Tom Carroll hunt and surf giant waves off the coast of Tasmania in this action packed adventure documentary.
- DirectorScott BassTy PonderStarsJerry AndersonPat FarleyHoward FisherBETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. The film looks at the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves. Narrated by John Milius, Between the Lines explores the choice that most draft age surfers faced during the Vietnam War era: either go to war or evade the draft. It was one or the other. Between the Lines delves into the lives of two surfers who choose opposite paths. Pat Farley and Brant Page. While following the lives of these two surfers the film chronicles the impact of the Vietnam War on the surfing lifestyle. From the peaceful shores of Hawaii to the canopy jungles of Vietnam, Between the Lines excavates the surfing cultures response to an extraordinary circumstance.
- DirectorBruce BrownStarsBruce BrownWayne MiyataThe fourth movie Bruce Brown made travels to Mexico, California and Florida, along with a trip to Australia and Hawaii with Phil Edwards. Features a fifteen-foot shark checking the line-up at Rincon and the first wave ever ridden at Pipeline. Time to hang ten with another of Brown's outstanding surf films--it's almost better than being there!
- DirectorScott BramanAdam PreskillStarsLance HenriksenSURFING WITH THE ENEMY is the story of a group of surfers from Havana struggling to establish a niche for their sport in Cuba's restrictive society. Guided by Eduardo Valdes, founder of the Havana Surf Association, two filmmakers from Venice Beach, California, travel across the island to the wave-rich but ill-famed Guantanamo province, home to the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay. Chasing waves along this controversial coast, they discover a forbidden paradise just miles from their own border, and learn what it means to be a surfer and a citizen of modern-day Cuba.
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- DirectorJohn StockwellStarsKate BosworthMichelle RodriguezMatthew DavisAs a hard-core surfer girl prepares for a big competition, she finds herself falling for a football player.
- DirectorBill BallardStarsMegan AbuboLisa AndersenRochelle BallardThis landmark title from surf movie extraordinaire Bill Ballard is the first of its kind to feature all women surfers. Top names include Lisa Andersen, Rochelle Ballard, Layne Beachley, Serena Brooke, and Megan Abubo. Originally shot in 1998 on the beaches of Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, South Africa, and Mexico, along with archive footage. The video presents contemporary women surfers within a historical context, featuring interviews and the music of Crystal Method, Dancehall Crashers, and Morcheeba. Also includes a segment devoted to surfer Rell Sunn and her battle with cancer. Running about an hour, the top-selling Blue Crush started a new genre of commercial surf movies featuring women. Beachley, Ballard, and Abubo appeared as surfers and stunt doubles in the 2002 Universal release of the same name.
- DirectorMichael AptedCurtis HansonStarsJonny WestonGerard ButlerElisabeth ShueWhen young Jay Moriarity discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.
- DirectorMaury DexterStarsBobby VintonPatricia MorrowJackie DeShannonA young girl travels to California with a couple of friends in order to visit her brother. After they arrive it doesn't take long for them to get into the swing of things and also to attract the attention of the local police sergeant.
- DirectorJohn MiliusStarsJan-Michael VincentWilliam KattGary BuseyThe lives of some California surfers from the early 1960s to the 1970s.
- DirectorAdam PesceSplinters is the first feature-length documentary film about the evolution of indigenous surfing in the developing nation of Papua New Guinea. In the 1980s an intrepid Australian pilot left behind a surfboard in the seaside village of Vanimo. Twenty years on, surfing is not only a pillar of village life but also a means to prestige. With no access to economic or educational advancement, let alone running water and power, village life is hermetic. A spot on the Papua New Guinea national surfing team is the way to see the wider world; the only way.
- DirectorJoaquín AzulayJulián AzulayStarsJoaquín AzulayJulián AzulayOne Dream Two Brothers One continent Two brothers follow their dream of surfing the American Pacific showing the Continent as a whole, through its different cultures, villages, food, people, animals and landscapes while camping and surfing on their way back home to Argentina.
- DirectorChristopher BertishAdrian CharlesSean DewilStarsChristopher BertishChris Bertish's pursuit of paddling into giant waves culminates in the world's premier big wave surfing competition at Mavericks, in Half Moon Bay, CA. Moments after nearly drowning, Bertish takes the world by storm.
- DirectorMario CornejoStarsLucky MalijanaRJ Joseph MarinoChad MalijanoThe film is set in surfing town of Baler where Ford who is wasting his youth away. Named after Francis Ford Coppola. As another surfing season is ending, he is forced to confront his past, including the myths and myths about his life.
- DirectorKai NevilleStarsTom CurrenJohn John FlorenceJosh KerrBending Colours is the year-long journey of surfing icon Jordy Smith, one of those rare athletes who delivers on the promises he offered as a teenage prodigy.
- DirectorEric Minh SwensonStarsCraig BarkerCasper BrindleBen BroughGet inside the creative process of 10 Southern California artists as they reveal themselves, their art, and their connections to nature while gearing up for a collective exhibition in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Each artist approaches their work differently, yet they all share a reverence for the power, beauty, and complexity of the ocean, as well as a common connection to surfing. Learn how these artists are driven by the influences and forces of family, friendships, stoke, aloha and the common bond of the unseen mana of the land and sea.
- DirectorRob BruceStarsGrant BakerChris ChristensonShane DorianIn Distance Between Dreams, the most historic year in big wave surfing comes to life through the eyes of iconic surfer Ian Walsh, as he sets mind and body in motion to redefine the upper limits of what's considered rideable.
- DirectorAaron LieberFilmmaker Aaron Lieber takes us around the world in this inspiring journey that charts the rise of one the most progressive women in surfing today. 2012 US Open winner, Lakey Peterson, provides an intimate window into her life, sharing the struggles and triumphs she has faced along the way. Breathtaking cinematography and a killer soundtrack, make Zero to 100 unmissable. A true tale that will have you laughing, crying and doing push ups by the end.
- DirectorNathan DanielStarsAileen ViorelGabby ViorelJack ViorelA documentary about the cost of charity on a family. While the husband and 9 year old daughter travel the globe teaching children in need how to surf, the wife is left at home to pay for the trip and pick up the pieces.
- DirectorDayla SoulA documentary about the challenges and triumphs of female big wave surfers fighting sexism in the water, in competition, in the media and in the surf industry with the support of a closely-knit community of like-minded women. Probing, incendiary and thought-provoking, this film takes you inside a growing movement of women that are shattering the shallow and sexualized images of female surfers in the media. Featuring interviews with top female athletes and awe-inspiring big wave surf footage filmed in the icy waters of Ocean Beach, San Francisco and Mavericks - one of the biggest waves on the planet - this film is meant to empower a new generation of girls to live their dreams and overcome the challenges they face along the way.
- DirectorDavid MuellerStarsAimee TeegardenPatricia RichardsonBen MillikenIn Santa Cruz for the summer, a young woman discovers the sport of surfing -- and a family secret as well.
- DirectorBruce BeresfordStarsNell SchofieldJad CapeljaJeffrey RhoeThe mating rituals of two teenage surf chicks from the southern suburbs of Sydney.
- DirectorBen NottMorgan O'NeillStarsMyles PollardXavier SamuelSam WorthingtonIn the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.
- DirectorJosh PomerStarsRosanna ArquetteDarryl VirostkoShawn BarronFrom surfing innovations to gritty localism, follow the rise and fall of The Westsiders surf gang through the eyes of three best friends from the original 'Surf City': Santa Cruz, California. Best friends Daryl 'Flea' Virostko, Shawn 'Barney' Barron, and Jason 'Ratboy' Collins bonded by common tragedy and their love of surfing. They live through shattered homes, drug addiction, other psychological issues and hard-core localism to achieve their dream of becoming professional surfers before the age of 24. To surf the notorious Steamer Lane, they had to join 'The Westsiders' Surf Gang and go face to face with Vince Collier, aka 'The Godfather of The Westside'. Vince, a massive brute force, ran Steamer Lane with his own version of street justice. This film explores The Westsiders as the latest chapter in the fascinating surfer history of Santa Cruz, California.
- DirectorRocky RomanoStarsAnthony RuffoVince CollierShane Desmond"Ruffo" is a feature length documentary about 47-year-old professional surfing legend Anthony Ruffo, his struggles with methamphetamine addiction, and his ambitious efforts to lead his communities - both Santa Cruz and the professional surfing world - out of drug dependency and into a clearer and healthier future. Anthony Ruffo was born and raised on the west side of Santa Cruz, CA. He is regarded as one of the "Godfathers" of the infamous Westsiders surf brotherhood. This famous group of surfers put Santa Cruz on the surfing map. Ruffo rose to surfing fame as the first champion of the Coldwater Classic in 1985 and still to this day continues to surf at a professional level. With the success came partying, with partying came addiction, and with addiction came consequences. Anthony is currently facing a potential five-year prison term for alleged distribution of methamphetamine. His court date is May 9th, 2011.
- DirectorS.R. BindlerStarsMatthew McConaugheyWoody HarrelsonWillie NelsonA wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.
- DirectorDavid PearceStarsScott BrickGrant Washburn"The Big Swell' tells the story of a giant winter swell in the North Pacific, from its birth to its death throes on California's shores. Three big wave surfers and two elite forecasters share the passion, fear and obsession that these huge waves inspire.
- DirectorJustin KrumbStarsChris Del MoroIsabel LucasWill Conner5 years in the making, Minds In The Water is the story of one surfer's international journey to help protect dolphins, whales and their ocean environment. Shot on location in Australia, the Galapagos, Chile and Japan, the film captures a key moment in one person's life when apathy is no longer an option. Pro surfer Dave Rastovich went from observer to activist when he embarked on a personal mission to help stop the worldwide commercial slaughter of dolphins and whales. While unsure at first, Rasta quickly found his activist sea legs and helped build a core team of filmmakers, journalists, musicians, eco-pirates and celebrity surfers to help spread the message. All this has been documented in the film, Minds In The Water.
- DirectorBruce MacdonaldStarsScott EastwoodCheryl LaddPatrick LysterWhen a surfer is pronounced dead after an accident, he's faced with a choice: remain in the eternal afterlife or return and share his experience with the world.
- DirectorPeter KingStarsDerek HoughClark LittleKelly SlaterDive into the life of renowned water photographer, Clark Little, as he takes on the world's most dangerous shorebreak around the island of Oahu. When he's not in the water, Clark shares the insider tips and techniques that have taken his photos from his living room wall to inside the Smithsonian.
- DirectorRob BruceStarsCarlos BurleMaya GabeiraLaird HamiltonAn elite team of big wave surfers test a revolutionary new camera system in the heart of one of the heaviest waves in the world. They make repeated attempts to capture some of the most spectacular footage ever seen.
- DirectorSam PillsburyStarsKhan ChittendenColton JamesRay SantiagoA group of teens and a veteran surfer take a road trip from Ventura, California to the San Fernando Valley in order to track down a prized stolen surfboard.
- DirectorMatt CrockerJames DeanStarsKepa AceroPauline AdoEaskey BrittonBritish surf explorer Mark Harris is taking the coastal road south, tracing the classic European surf trail from Cornwall to Morocco.
- DirectorDavid ParsaStarsJackson BrowneSunny GarciaGreg Noll
- DirectorPeter CayerStarsLuke AllenAmelia CoplanTwo Surfers from Upstate New York struggle through making their own boards and finding waves to ride.
- DirectorMatt CrockerJames DeanStarsOli AdamsReubyn AshLee BartlettThe story of how Britain has evolved one of the most unusual and colourful surf scenes on the planet.
- DirectorTim BurnhamStarsPhil CastilloMark CunninghamGreg DeetsThe Wedge, located at the end of the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California, is a world famous, man-made beast of a wave. Since its creation, people have flocked from all over to see it in its mythical form. Wedge waves can be as powerful as any on Earth. It is a place where injuries are common and where even deaths have occurred. Dirty Old Wedge is a documentary film that will showcase the history of the Wedge starting from its creation in the 1930's. A unique assemblage of body surfers which has come to be known as the "Wedge Crew" will be one of the focal points of this film, highlighting their relationships with the wave and with one another.
- DirectorBlake KuenyStarsGreyson FletcherAlex FlorenceIvan FlorenceThe first surf film shot in 4K, View From A Blue Moon follows the world's most dynamic surfer John Florence and his closest friends from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to his favorite surfing destinations around the globe. From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa (and everywhere in between), Florence faces a broad spectrum of emotions as he continues to seal his legacy as one of the most gifted surfers ever. And while the young Hawaiian is pulled in increasingly different directions, there is no form of pressure that will keep him from his ultimate goal - to redefine what is possible in the ocean.
- DirectorKai NevilleStarsDion AgiusMitch ColebornDusty PayneThe future is now. A collective of six surfers set out on a voyage to alter one's perception of modern day surfing. Forget pre-dawn charging. Forget golden lighting. Forget glassy waters. They ignore perfect pointbreaks in favor of chunky onshore wedges. This is about high performance, state of the art, modern as hell... Onshore=keepers. Follow these vogue individuals and obtain a candid look at what a session is actually like with the worlds best. The future has already happened, you will just be watching the replay. Starring Dane Reynolds, Dion Agius, Yadin Nicol, Mitch Coleborn, Dusty Payne and Jordy Smith.
- DirectorThomas CampbellStarsRy CraikeChris Del MoroChelsea Georgenson HedgesA wide and varied journey into the here and now of surfing, on this strange and beautiful watery planet.
- DirectorTaylor SteeleStarsCraig AndersonTimmy CurranRob MachadoFilmed in five countries over three years, the documentary delves into the heart of the locations while the surfers travel through them with a sense of open-minded awe. With never-before seen waves and some of the best surfers in the world contributing their art, passion and athleticism, this is as close to the experience of pioneering new coastlines as you can get without getting on a plane.
- DirectorJack McCoyStarsMoses GoodsMick O'BrienJamie O'BrienThis is not a surf movie, it is a film about surfing's deepest roots: in the subconscious; in ancient lore; in the craft of surfboard building; in man's perpetual quest for a joyful relationship with the natural world.
- DirectorStacy PeraltaStarsLaird HamiltonDarrick DoernerDave KalamaDocumentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.
- DirectorGreg MacGillivrayStarsEddie AikauDru HarrisonSam HawkThe culmination of a ten year celebration in celluloid, Greg MacGillivray and James Lee Freeman give us five-plus exciting, controversial and beautiful stories about surfing. A perspective that warns of the future while it warms the present.
- DirectorBud BrowneStarsGreg AbbottRobert AugustLinda BensonDirected by Bud Browne. USA. 1964. 83 min. In 1987 Bud Browne's Locked In was voted by Surfer Magazine as one of the best surf films ever made. Featuring Greg Noll famously wiping out on a 25-foot wall at Outside Pipeline, a sketch that spoofs Adventures of Superman, and appearances from Phil Edwards, Dewey Weber, Buzzy Trent and Peter Cole, Mike Doyle, Mickey Munoz, David Nuuhiwa, Ricky Grigg, Fred Hemmings, Greg Abbott, Bobby August, Linda Benson, Peter Bergen and many more. The film also features local groms like Rick Raff of Kailua at 15 years old bookending Pipeline rides by Mainlander surfing hall-of-famers John Peck and Dick Catri. Side note: the film screened for the first time in Hawai'i, at McKinley High School auditorium, 50 years ago on July 15, 1965.
- DirectorMilton BlairStarsJim IrwinJohn CormackHal BuckleyA professional surfer and his rescued French friend venture to Hawaii after winning a plane ticket at a California surf contest. Spaghetti fights and half baked hijinx ensue.
- DirectorJohn D. CraigStarsTruman BradleyTechnicolor travelogue featurette on Hawaii.
- DirectorJim FreemanGreg MacGillivrayStarsGreg MacGillivrayJim FreemanEddie AikauLighthearted surf film featuring longboard surfing action at various spots in California and Hawaii, including Huntington Beach, Pipeline, and Pupukea.
- DirectorDavid BradburyStarsSimon BakerBob McTavishDick BrewerAn epic search for surfing's great truth - who started the Shortboard Revolution?
- DirectorJohn TaschnerStarsJohn TaschnerA fun short, showcasing the passion of wave rider, John Taschner, taking advantage of El Niño conditions- as rain moves out, high surf moves in. Taschner seizes each opportunity to be ready for the next one.
- DirectorBecky BaumgartnerStarsBen AipaAlana BlanchardByron BlanchardBethany Hamilton, a 13-year-old girl destined for a successful surfing career, lost her arm to a 14-foot tiger shark on Oct. 31, 2003. The attack didn't cause this determined Soul Surfer to give up. Instead, it compelled her to discover her purpose in life as she overcame the loss of her arm and got back on the board just three weeks later. Heart of a Soul Surfer digs deep into the heart of Bethany's abiding faith in God, and tackles difficult questions such as 'Why does God allow bad things to happen in our lives?' It features exclusive surf & family footage of Bethany before & after the attack, including Bethany's first attempts at surfing with one arm, as well as her winning the 2005 NSSA National Surfing Championship just 19 months later. Bethany's story has been told by many different people around the world, but this is the first time she and her family have been able to share it from their heart and perspective. This is a powerful, true story that you won't want to miss!
- DirectorJoseph RyanStarsJimmy BlearsJeff ChingVal ChingFish, the movie, covers the impact the fish surfboard made on surf culture.
- DirectorJess BianchiStarsAamion GoodwinDaize GoodwinGiven GoodwinExperience the world through a child's eyes as a family explores different cultures around the globe while surfing along the way.
- DirectorDoug PrayStarsJuliette PaskowitzDavid PaskowitzJonathan PaskowitzDoug Pray explores the life of surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.
- DirectorNorlynne CoarSurfer Joe hosts over an hour of information packed minutes, clearly illustrated with technical animation, and beautiful ocean and surfing footage; filmed in 35mm, 16mm and Super 8 film. Volume 3 - Walkin' on Water Expert surfers and surfing families share their cool techniques, tips and stories of living the surfing life, Intermediate surfing tips - Longboarding & Shortboarding Positioning - Cutbacks - Floaters - Noseriding - Cross-stepping Rollercoasters - The lure of challenging surf - Surfing BIG waves Competition & Etiquette - Mental & Physical Fitness Preserving the environment.
- DirectorNorlynne CoarTaking off where Part 1 ended, our hero Surfer Joe gets wet and we learn everything we need to know to get into the line up and start surfing with confidence and gusto.
- DirectorNorlynne CoarJoin Surfer Joe on his journey from clueless to cool, and discover the fundamentals of surfing along the way. Respected professionals and longtime surfers, like Sean Collins (surfline.com) and Sam George (Surfer Magazine), give you the information you need to enjoy our incredible ocean. The Ocean, You and Your Board demystifies and demonstrates basic oceanography, surfing fitness, wetsuits and surfboards with examples, animation, and beautiful surfing footage on waves from Malibu to Indonesia. Whether you're a pro, or have yet to paddle out on your first board, you'll want to watch these 50 minutes again and again.
- DirectorWilliam PhelpsStarsMatt AdlerNia PeeplesGregory HarrisonAfter learning how to surf by using the local wave tanks, Arizona resident Rick uses his winnings from a recent contest to fly to Hawaii and try to make a living for himself as a professional wave rider.
- DirectorWilliam PhelpsIvan Konig is a young surfing phenom who enters the famed Tripel Crown of Surfing on Oahu's North Shore for the first time. When he abandons boards shaped by his dad Axl to go up against key rival Zeke, he sets off a huge rift.
- DirectorJustin Le PeraStarsAndrew MooneyDanny FullerMark HealeyEvery winter, the top surfers in the world flock to the North shore to compete in the ultimate arena of surfing- the challenge to conquer the most notorious wave on earth, Pipeline. This film chronicles the epic 2008 Winter season, as well as Australian Andrew Mooney's experiences breaking in to surfing pipe.
- DirectorDon TaylorPhil KarlsonStarsFabianShelley FabaresPeter BrownFabian and Shelley Fabares are among the '60s stars surfing their way to paradise along the famous beaches on Hawaii's North Shore.
- DirectorPaul RappStarsBecky BensonLarry BertlemannRon GansExtreme sports meets midnight movie with a film that showcases wild surfing and skateboarding madness. Awesome surfing footage with Larry Bertleman and skateboarding with Tony Alva. Lots of "shooting the curl!" Some of these surfers look like they're falling 25 feet straight down a cliff of water, but they stay on the board and have a thrilling ride. Incredible wipe-out footage. Intermixed with high-action surf and skate sequences the participants discuss why they do it and how it feels, looks and sounds. There's footage from the Hang Ten American Pro Surfing Championship and an explanation of the scoring system. Terrific footage from the Ventura, California 1975 skateboard championships. Footage from the Women's International Surfing championships. With their low-riding bikinis you see some butt crack footage. Surfing during Malibu's September swell of 1975. Footage from Hawaii, Japan, California, French Riviera. There's a mid-70s guitar rock soundtrack which is pretty good.
- DirectorAllan SilliphantStarsVirginia WinterLuana KingPat WaidA group of school girls on a holiday surfing trip gets mixed up with voodoo and magic while searching for the ghost of the Kahuna.
- DirectorCatherine HardwickeStarsHeath LedgerEmile HirschVictor RasukThe film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.
- DirectorZalman KingStarsMatt GeorgeMatty LiuShane DorianThree pro surfers - gifted Shane, once-great Mickey and rising young star Keoni travel to Madagascar, Bali and Hawaii in search for the ultimate wave.
- DirectorJames IngrassiaStarsRichard SteinmetzAndrea ThompsonJeremy WhelanA drug dealer sends his goons after a surfer after he messes up his business. His three surfer friends, one of them a girl, must rescue him before the upcoming surfing contest.
- DirectorRandall M. BadatStarsEddie DeezenLinda KerridgeTerry KiserA disgruntled nerd, who was bullied in high school, creates Buzz Cola, a soft drink that turns surfers into mindless zombies.
- DirectorNina LjetiStarsLorelei LinklaterSasha FrolovaJasmine Cephas JonesThis movie was never released.