In 1999, he completed his first feature length surfing film, the seedling, and in 2004 released his second, sprout and is currently finishing up his 3rd the present that will be released early 2009. Here, in honor of glassy and notsoglassy wave riders everywhere, we present our rankings for the top 10 surf movies ever. Best surf movie list ever, by rule303 surf forums swellnet. Find the latest surf films and discover the classics. The present by thomas campbell trailer surfing movie on. The movie features quiksilvers top wsl stars and freesurfers including mikey wright, jeremy flores, jesse mendes, mikey february, kael walsh, zeke lau, connor oleary, kanoa igarashi, koa rothman, leonardo fioravanti and more. The present screened on over 180 film festivals and won more than 50 awards world wide.
The present the official website for the surf films of. Explore the worlds largest surferrelated flick catalog. A wide and varied journey into the here and now of surfing, on this strange and beautiful watery planet. This film not only blends great surfers, awesome humor, and insane footage, but the soundtrack to it once again heightens the bar for all surf movies that will. The following surf flicks are sorted by date of release. Airport pickups, fully catered 3 meals a day, jungle cruises just like. What resulted was one of the rawest, and most visually pleasing surf films of the time. Australian big wave surfer felicity palmateer to release naked surf film. There is something to be said for being able to turn your phone off and be present and enjoy a a film. Felicity palmateers nude surf film, skin deep, december. The big surf if youre a filmmaker, youll be blown away at bud brownes water footage from a 1957 swell at waimea bay using a military surplus 16mm camera and a homemade rubber housing. This movie recounts the criminal act of jack murphy, known as murph, the surf.
Its less about the editors artistic impression, and all about what one of the most relevant surfers in the world is doing between dawn and dusk. The waves, the photography, the story, the surf spots, the surfers and the spirit are always present in these films. Desillusion magazines editor in chief sebastien zanella spent a few days with dave rasta rastovich at his home in byron bay. Think of tmoes films as the surfers version of wagners ring trilogy. Both the seedling and sprout and have both been uploaded, so i thought this. Finally, photographer ryan tatar, on his extra fine surf blog shakas and singlefins, is featuring a few of the unique logoshandbills thomas campbells friends are creating in celebration of the movie. Apr 21, 2018 both the seedling and sprout and have both been uploaded, so i thought this needed to be uploaded too. With khan chittenden, colton james, ray santiago, allison scagliotti.
Wavemania follows surfer penguin cody maverick as his childhood dream comes true when the hang 5, a world famous surf crew known for their extreme stunts and. Film producers create an idealistic and dreamlike insight into the world of a. The present original soundtrack original soundtrack. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of francis dreyfus music. The present a film from the maker of the seedling and sprout, thomas campbell.
Some smaller productions tend to present a more localized view of the sport, featuring local pros and spots within a specific region. Pacific vibrations surfer magazine founder john seversons contraband classic, featuring incredible surfing and art direction. Three generations, one film and countless adventures around the world generations, the movie is quiksilvers latest surf feature. Now, a decade after his last feature, its his own approach to filmmaking thats. Welcome to the most comprehensive list of surf movies. Jul 21, 2018 three generations, one film and countless adventures around the world generations, the movie is quiksilvers latest surf feature. The movie is directed and produced by rick rifici who has been involved in some of the worlds best surf movies over the past 15 years. Some act as introductory pieces to future world tour professionals, while other present magnificent snapshots of worldclass breaks, scenery, and people. In the late 1990s to the present, there has been a revival of the independent surf film. Tank intentionally knocks a bunch of young surfers off their boards. Many of the movies are available for download on the site. The present is yet another look into the wide ranging possibilities of accessing the surfing experience, with a multicultural, diverse surf craft and wide range of surfers.
The movie the past, present and future of surfing in one film. Have to say, im really excited to see the present as sprout is one of my favorite modernday surf films. He was indeed a surfer and a playboy as the movie depicts him. Jake spends most of his time playing video games indoors until his mother decides to give him a present. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Rob kulisek, derek hynd, scotty stopnik, mikey detemple, andy findlay, robin kegel, kassia meador, marshall brothers, erin wormtown, billy death, jj wessels, kyle lightner, and many more. The present is the latest 16mm surfing video movie from thomas. A hardpartying surfer khan chittenden recruits his funloving pals to help recover his stolen surfboard, and. Loved storm riders cos it was the very first surf movie i saw cronulla cinema, 1983 glass love and lost in the ether by kidman, cant split em.
Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding. All credit to thomas campbell for these incredible three films. Nowadays surf travel to indo is more like going to summer camp rather than a real adventure. The present is yet another look into the wideranging possibilities of accessing the surfing experience, with a multicultural, diverse surf craft and wide range of surfers. Watch the trailer, check the dvd cover, and read the movie summary. Jake spends most of his time playing video games indoors until his. Hired by billabong in 1990, director jack mccoy set out with the likes of mark occhilupo, munga barry, ross williams, and shane dorian to shoot a surf movie that, at the time, would push the boundaries of what previous projects were able to offer.
Transworld surf just posted its 10 recent must see surf movies. The latest instalment in quiksilvers surf movies has a simple but powerful effect youll want to. Almost brings you back to the late 90s, early 2000s, where all you could think about was when the next big surf film was coming out. The present is the latest 16mm surfing video movie from thomas campbell. Mar 29, 2010 the present is the latest 16mm surfing video movie from thomas campbell. Jordy smiths latest film now now is unadulterated surf porn.
Thomas campbells eclectic films helped transform the surf world. A wide and varied journey into the here and now of surfing on this strange and beautiful watery planet. Surf movies are one of the main means the media has of exploiting or expressing surf culture. Theres also a wide array of surf movies to choose from. Evolution square, great locals only movie of shark island. Tshirt apocalypse charlie dont surf now cult movie platoon vietnam war retro.
The present thomas campbells new surf film premieres. Artists, like the malloys, jack johnson and jason baffa have reinvented the genre by shooting selffinanced 16mm motion picture film and utilizing indy music bands like g. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Shot primarily in 16mm film on location in west africa, australia, new zealand, hawaii, california, sumatra, java and peru. Watch the entire movie for free on surfline starting march. The crown jewel to ten years of bruce brown surfing documentaries.
Feb 07, 2016 the present screened on over 180 film festivals and won more than 50 awards world wide. A grouping of surf movies, documentaries, and productions by hollywood. Mar 28, 2018 after nearly a decade since his last surf feature2009s the present, which acted as the punctuation mark ending a cohesive trilogy that started with the seedling in 1999 and sprout in 2004it may come as a surprise to many that campbell is returning to the genre. A 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. Mar 22, 2016 the 15 most epic surf movies we count down the best, most gnarshredding surf movies of all time, from feelgood flicks to bigwave docs most excellent movie still from riding giants, 2004. Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture. Stab x oneill present jordy smiths movie now now surf2surf. The present is the 3rd and newest film from thomas campbell, acclaimed surf movie director of the seedling and sprout. Both the seedling and sprout and have both been uploaded, so i thought this needed to be uploaded too.
Love, alexi murdoch, mojave 3, white buffalo and donavon frankenreiter, creating. The board and noosas iconic points feature heavily in the present, the third of campbells surfing trilogy, which was preceded by sprout and the seedling. Wegeners wife, margie, a publicist, has taken on the role of promoting the film and, having just completed a tour of the nsw coast, they have returned to the sunshine coast for one final. With laird hamilton, darrick doerner, dave kalama, jeff clark. One of the movies listed is the cove, which outside mentioned in the. In 1999, he completed his first feature length surfing film, the seedling, and in 2004 released his second, sprout and is currently finishing. Australian surfer felicity palmateer is set to make huge waves when her fullynude surf film is released. Following the seedling and sprout, the present highlights incredible riding shot in west africa, australia, new zealand. Known for his flawless approach to surfing, rasta also opened up. After nearly a decade since his last surf feature2009s the present, which acted as the punctuation mark ending a cohesive trilogy that started with the seedling in 1999 and sprout in 2004it may come as a surprise to many that campbell is returning to the genre. Jan 19, 2010 transworld surf just posted its 10 recent must see surf movies. Thomas campbells 2003 film sprout came out as a contrast to a lot of the surf films, and aggressive surfing in general that was mainstream in the late 90s and. With ry craike, chris delmoro, chelsea georgenson hedges, danny hess. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
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