Topic: Surfing

Direction Martyna Koleniec

Synopsis Vissla: To Protect & Surf (2020) chronicles the journey of a surf brand dedicated to reducing its environmental footprint. The documentary highlights the brand's initiatives to enhance its products and practices by adopting more eco-friendly materials and methods, showcasing a...

Direction Antonio Díaz Huerta

Direction Stephanie Johnes

Synopsis Maya and the Wave (2022) chronicles the inspiring journey of Maya Gabeira, a Brazilian surfer who harbored a dream to excel in competitive surfing from a young age. Like many surfers, she faced the inherent challenges of the ocean, honing...

Direction Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh

Cast Brayam Ramirez Garcia · Ramon Gomez Carla · Yaima Espinosa Martinez · Yuniel Valderrama Martinez

Synopsis Havana Surf (2008) delves into the unexpected surfing culture that has taken root among Cuba's youth under the communist regime. The enduring U.S. embargo has made it challenging for surfing equipment to reach the island, but a group of young...

Direction Taylor Steele · Liz Doran · Shawn Seet · Fadia Abboud

Cast Sean Keenan · Ben O'Toole · Jillian Nguyen · Sophia Forrest

Synopsis Barons (TV Series) (2022) delves into the vibrant world of the 1970s surf counterculture, where a tight-knit group of friends, driven by their passion for the ocean, establish what will become legendary and competing surf brands. As their ventures gain...

Direction James Slocum

Cast Brian Austin Green · Michael Landes · Joanna Kerns · Chance Boyer

Synopsis An American Summer (1991) follows the journey of a young man named Tom, who anticipates a dull summer ahead when his parents arrange for him to stay with his eccentric aunt Sunny in California. The Golden State, known for its...

Direction Steve Wall · Emily O'Connell

Cast Laura Enever

Synopsis Undone (2020) chronicles the inspiring journey of professional surfer Laura Enever, who steps away from the secure path of the WSL Championship Tour to venture into the unpredictable realm of big-wave surfing. This documentary captures her personal quest and the...

Direction Luca Merli

Synopsis Epic Waves (2012) delves into the vibrant world of surfing, showcasing the lives and passions of surfers, shapers, and artists deeply rooted in the Italian surfing community. Filmed between 2011 and 2013 by the Onde Nostre Crew, this documentary initially...

Direction Albert Falzon

Synopsis Morning of the Earth (1971) is a cinematic journey that aims to showcase the splendor of the ocean and the exhilaration of surfing. The documentary seeks to encapsulate the essence of surfers in their natural habitat. Director Alby Falzon shifts...

Direction Justin Krumb

Cast Louie Psihoyos · Kelly Slater · Paul Watson · Jack Johnson

Synopsis Minds in the Water (2011) chronicles the five-year global expedition of a dedicated surfer committed to safeguarding dolphins, whales, and their marine habitats. Filmed on-site in Australia, the Galapagos Islands, Chile, and Japan, the documentary captures a pivotal moment in...

Direction Lorcan Finnegan

Cast Nicolas Cage · Julian McMahon · Nicholas Cassim · Miranda Tapsell

Synopsis The Surfer (2024) follows a man who goes back to his coastal hometown in Australia after spending many years establishing a life in the United States. Upon his return, he faces public humiliation at the hands of a local surfing...

Direction Clive Fleury

Cast Isabel Lucas · Temuera Morrison · Mikaela Bradshaw · Christopher Pate

Synopsis Sons of Summer (2023) follows the journey of four brothers who share a deep love for surfing and a tragic past. They embark on a memorable adventure, dubbed a 'surfari,' to a quaint coastal town. Their mission is to honor...

Direction Philip Gnadt · Mickey Yamine

Synopsis Gaza Surf Club (2016) explores the unique story of a group of young individuals living in Gaza, a densely populated coastal territory hemmed in by Israel and Egypt, with minimal interaction with the outside world. With a 42-kilometer coastline and...

Direction Salvador Ruiz

Cast Italo Ferreira · Lucía Martiño · Mireia Martínez · Amaia Salamanca

Direction Michael Oblowitz

Cast Nathan Fletcher

Synopsis Heavy Water (2015) chronicles the journey of Nathan Fletcher, who, from the tender age of 11, demonstrated an extraordinary talent for big wave surfing at the formidable Waimea. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Fletcher evolved into...

Direction Raphael Erichsen

Synopsis Radical - A Controversa Saga de Dadá Figueiredo (2013) delves into the life of Dada Figueiredo, a figure often considered the most notorious anti-hero in Brazilian surfing lore. The documentary chronicles the journey of a young man from humble beginnings...

Direction Jason Matthews

Cast Julianna Guill · Susan Ward · David Chokachi · Peter Dante

Synopsis Costa Rican Summer (2009) follows the journey of a young surfer and his companions as they travel to the vibrant shores of Costa Rica. Their mission is to rescue his stunning aunt's beachside motel from financial distress. Along the way,...

Direction Sebastián Radic

Cast José Campino · Pier Paolo Colonello