Arc of Aleutia – Directed by Ben Weiland & Chris Burkard
A story about 3 surfers retracing the brutal path of a legend in one of the most isolated and turbulent destinations on Earth. The Aleutian Islands, Alaska.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqhoh9h8r3Y
Screening: Friday, August 12th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Beyond Tradition – Directed by Shin Aoki
The urushi Alaia Project is based on a foundation of appreciation and respect for both nature and surfing. Surfing enthusiasts from Japan, Australia and America are working together to establish and maintain a beautiful world, a sustainable environment and a responsible society that can be passed on to the next generation.
https://vimeo.com/364537712
Screening: Thursday, August 11th 6:30pm at Coastal Roots Farm, Encinitas
93 – Letters From Marge – Directed by Heather Hudson
Surfing Pioneer and icon, Marge Calhoun shares memories and reflects on her long life in handwritten letters to a friend. The film chronicles stories from her adventurous life that began in a little Hollywood cottage to her last days while sitting in her home next to a “picture window” with views to the sea and Morro Bay, CA. Though age had taken a toll on her body, Marge’s mind was sharp and could take her anywhere she wanted to go!
This sweet and personal film shines a light on the life of the 1958 Makaha International Surfing Champion, an inspiring woman who lived life to the fullest. She loved the ocean, surfing and especially BIG waves! Her glass was half full, not empty. She offers words of encouragement and expresses a joy of life and the fact that one is never too old to enjoy the ocean and as Marge says, “the gifts from the powers that be.”
93 is a film made with love & in her honor.
Marge Calhoun (1924-2017)
https://vimeo.com/466744011?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=11768423
Screening: Friday, August 12th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
DUKE ’65
Elude – Directed by Perry Gershkow
A visual surf odyssey that takes its audience around the world and back, featuring the cold waters of Scotland and Ireland, to the warm waters of Indonesia and everywhere in between.
https://vimeo.com/375449114
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Hunros Jorna – Directed by Mickey Smith & Allan Wilso
Across two decades a clan of curious misfits illuminated the frost bitten frontiers of the North Atlantic salt.A pack of strays with a rare eye for heavy water, a halcyon era of exploration & camaraderie in the cold.From supernatural alchemy of Kernow to the raw majesty of Eire, HUNROS JORNA recalls a lifetime of human hearts bewitched by the endless sea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM10khelXjI
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
I Have Surfing – Directed by Camila Cardoso
“I Have Surfing” documents Portuguese surfer Camila Cardoso’s first tow experience at Nazare. A total dream come true!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_A59xFb29E
Screening: Friday, August 12th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
You Are Visiting My Home – Directed by Jeff den Broeder
A short film following Chris Johanson’s journey in being artistic director for the Duck Tape Invitational.
Saturday, August 13th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Kalani: Gift From Heaven – Directed by Nuno Dias
A short documentary film featuring waterman Kalani Lattanzi challenging the boundaries of Big Wave Surfing. Filmed in Nazare and Rio de Janeiro, he faces the biggest waves in the world, in the purest form of wave riding: bodysurf.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYT1_8aJUaY
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 8:30pm at the Start Theatre, Oceanside
Learning to Surf – Directed by Danielle Cass
A 2-minute inspiring film about Danielle Cass pursuing a long-held dream of learning to surf.
Screening: Friday, August 12th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Maria Fernanda – Directed by Yana Vaz
Born and raised in Mexico, Maria Fernanda grew up swimming in competitions and always wanted to be a photographer. Since she joined her two passions she has been on some of the toughest places on the Mexican coast. Almost everyone has been able to see her images, but probably no one knows her story. An inspiring film about the great surf photographer on the hardest waves on the planet.
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 8:30pm at the Start Theatre, Oceanside
Morning of the Earth – Directed by Albie Falzon
Albert Falzon’s 1972 classic, Morning of the Earth, is internationally renowned as one of the greatest surf films of all time. Its psychedelic imagery and audio-visual tour de force captured the spirit of a generation and became an instant benchmark of avant-garde cinema. A fantasy of surfers living in three unspoiled lands and playing in nature’s oceans, Morning of the Earth tells the story of a group of friends exploring the measures of all things beautiful: searching for virgin waves in Bali, Hawaii and Australia, shaping their own surfboards, building their own homes and living off the land in harmony with nature. With G. Wayne Thomas’ legendary soundtrack (the first Australian soundtrack to go Gold) and surfing featuring some of the world’s best, Morning of the Earth is a must-watch and prerequisite for any surfer and cinephile alike.
Now meticulously restored and beautifully remastered, we celebrate the film’s 50th Year Anniversary with you. This museum-grade restoration off of the original 16mm AB rolls presents a pristine copy which, Albert says, “looks and sounds better than it ever has.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkKpgKWtc_c
Screening: Thursday, August 11th 6:30pm at Coastal Roots Farm, Encinitas
Never Meant for Stillness – Directed by Victor Rodrigues & Bruno Baroni
Elite pro surfer Filipe Toledo invites you on a visual voyage of his life adventures, teaching us that we are never meant for stillness.
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 8:30pm at the Start Theatre, Oceanside
7 Lessons from Japan – Directed by Rafael Mellin and Gustavo Ferolla
When it comes to Japan, most Westerners think of sushi, sumo and the kimono. What few people know is that behind the millenary culture, Japan hides some of the best adventure peaks in the world. A handful of paradisiacal islands in the middle of the Pacific, surrounded by waves, mountains and rivers, with a huge variety of world-class peaks to practice major action sports.
In this environment there is a growing young generation dedicated to action sports – especially surfing – the new member of Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and this is Japan we are revealing.
Professional surfer Dennis Tihara, a grandson of Japanese and a former resident of Japan, embarked on a 35 days adventure guided by Japan’s top surfers, searching for never filmed secret spots and revealing what most of the world has not yet discovered: Japan hides in sight some of the most amazing waves and landscapes on the planet. And it has much more to offer than just sake and karaoke.
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 5pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Tofino is a Place – Directed by Ryan Struck
The women’s surf community in Tofino is a unique as British Columbia is remote. The annual all female surf contest Queen of the Peak was started by women and is a testament to the grit and determination of the women who live there.
Screening: Friday, August 12th 9pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Unnur – Directed by Chris Burkard
Elli Thor is an Icelandic photographer, surfer, and former kayaker. A decade ago Elli nearly drowned under a waterfall while kayaking a challenging Icelandic river. The near death experience became a catalyst for personal growth and his professional career. After walking away from kayaking, a newfound passion for surfing and the birth of his daughter Unnur gave him a new perspective worth living for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4i456hI5Bw
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 6:30pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Vona – Directed by Clint Davis
Follow Kepa Acero in his travels through far East Turkey in an area called Persembe (VONA), in search of waves and adventure. He meets up with Deniz Toprak, a local who’s moved back home to discover waves and what his region has to offer. Along the way they will meet people who will guide them whilst they traverse around Vona’s beautiful landscape, diving deep into the Turkish hospitality, the people’s way of life, and the turbulent romance of surf exploration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5qDFZ5qlmk
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 6:30pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
Water Get No Enemy – Directed by Damian Castera and Arthur Bourbon
In June 2018, professional surfers Damien Castera and Arthur Bourbon flew to Liberia, one of the poorest countries in the world. For their film “Water Get No Ennemy”, they met the first generation of surfers in the country. Among them, former child soldiers who, 15 years after the end of the civil war, want to rebuild themselves through surfing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBLIII9dh4E
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 6:30pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside
The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez – Directed by Stacy Peralta
From award-winning documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta comes a film that lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes. While “Mr.Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Gerry built his career with aggressive surfing that left behind a trial of blood and tears. Gerry is as radical as he is Zen; he transcends categorization. He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers. His influence on modern surfing is immeasurable, For the first time, his story is being told in full.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EqldpJa5l8
Screening: Friday, August 12th 9pm at the Start Theatre, Oceanside
Within Reach – Directed by Mike Cochran
A “docushort” story about professional free surfer Josh Mulcoy, and his almost 3 decade obsession with surfing in Alaska.
https://vimeo.com/353158808
Screening: Saturday, August 13th 8:30pm at the Star Theatre, Oceanside