Surf Film Frenzy

Thought I'd post up some of my favourite surf films. Just watch the clips... then get out surfing!

• One California Day

This is my hands down favourite surf film of all time (at the moment). It begins in a carpark at dawn and finishes as the sun sets in the west. It travels along the California coastline featuring some of the top locals. The music is fantastic. Check out this particular song... Greg Brown- Our Little Town.
I could rant about how good this film is all day. It's so good I don't even think you'd have to be into surfing to like it.
One California Day

•   The Dark Side of the Lens

Relentless Energy's Short Stories competition beings with 'The Dark Side Of The Lens', a short film from renowned surf photographer Mickey Smith. There is a longer film that features a snowboarder and a rock band called 'Lives of the Artists'... I'm not into it as much as this beautiful short.
'Dark Side of the Lens'

• Single Fin Yellow

Great concept; one board, a pile of great surfers and some stunning locations... I want that board!
Singlefin:Yellow 

• The Present

Thomas Campbell is the man! I like the way he weaves in some of the cheesy 6os humour and pulls it off. Has to be seen just to see the guy surfing a coffin and the maniac surfing a step ladder.
The Present

•  Crystal Voyager

Filmed, written and narrated by surfer, photographer and filmmaker George Greenough. It's a film that captures a moment in time perfectly. I like the fact that Greenough is more interested in catching waves than showing off on them. The examples of surfing are not the best but the glimpse into his way of life, and the fact that he literally follows his dreams, are wonderful. Lot's of fibreglass action!   Great film and very, very trippy ending. Crystal Voyager: Echoes
Inspired by a dream

• Riding Giants

Simply a fantastic documentary. Riding Giants If you only watch one surf film then this is the one. It's amazing their not all dead. The Laird Hamilton tow in surf at Teahupo'o has to be seen to be believed.