Surf

A behind-the-scenes look at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship, and its newest participant, up-and-comer Cody Maverick.

A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in.

The essence of surfing is an elusive ideal. Part sport, part state-of-mind; an avenue for self-expression, a metaphor for freedom; a ritual, a competitive event, a dangerous journey, a dance. Nature supplies the power, and with the proper balance of respect and resistance, we enjoy the ride. From the North Shore of Oahu, to the end of the road in Tahiti. From Australia to California, from Florida to France, the world's greatest surfers share their insights, and show us how - and why -- it's done. Their skill, and the thrill of the experience, are captured as never before in this documentary. What is the secret to surfing's global appeal? The answer is revealed by Florida's Kelly Slater, California's Rob Machado, Hawaii's Kalani Robb and Australia's Joel Parkinson, through their own voices, in DOWN THE BARREL. The sport of Surfing is displayed for what it is. WITHOUT SCRIPT. WITHOUT ANIMATION. WITHOUT HYPE.

The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.

The untold story of big-wave surfing in Ireland.

Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.

A surfer is trying to identify the rhythm of his soul in the surrounding world. He uses travel as a tool which allows him to discover himself.

Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.

The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.

A young girl discovers surfing and love (in that order) during one transitive summer.

The story of how Britain has evolved one of the most unusual and colourful surf scenes on the planet.

A group of young female surfers explore the world's greatest surf locations while learning about themselves along the way.

Focused on a group of athletes rising through the ranks of the professional surfing world. The group struggles with personal injuries and rival competition as well as the competitive nature of the sponsored surfing world.

The Essence of Surfing is a riveting surf documentary that gets to the heart of why surfing is the greatest sport in the world. Featuring surfers of all kinds, from the neighborhood grom to some of the greatest surfers to ever live, The Essence of Surfing uncovers what it is about this awesome sport that makes it a necessary part of each of their lives. Shot in the world's most beautiful locations by top notch Cinematographers Mike Prickett and Erik Ippel, this film is sure to hook and inspire anyone looking to get wet and catch some waves.

Taylor Steele's brand new film - "Missing" - puts ASP World Champion Mick Fanning in some of the most radical places on the planet alongside his good friends John John Florence, Jordy Smith, Matt Wilkinson, and Tom Curren. Under the direction of the world-renowned film-maker, the project takes Mick Fanning out of the competition world of the ASP, gives him a boarding pass with a blank destination and for 21 days he is relocated all over the world with only a passport, suitcase and surfboard at his disposal. As a result, the surfing is special, raw, and some of the best that you'll see on screen this year. From Africa and Ireland to Central America and Spain, the experience literally is life changing for Mick Fanning.

"The Golden Breed", the best surfers of the late 1960's, seek thrills both on and off the waves. Focusing on longboard surfing on Sunset Beach and Pipeline on O'ahu's north shore, with brief visits to Malibu Beach and Santa Cruz, California. Narrated by Dale Davis.

The film 'Aloha Daze' contrasts the striking natural beauty of the Hawaiian island of Maui, against the "progress" of modern day life, posing the question... Can you be trapped even in paradise? Kalani, a successful Hawaiian businessman who is caught up in his fast-paced construction company, realizes that he has it all, but something "stay missing" in his life. He constantly argues with his wife Kim, while maintaining a distant relationship with his son Conan and sister Leilani. Each member of the family hides their addictions from each other. Even a methamphetamine(ice) addict remains undetected by this dysfunctional group. Kalani's old friend Nalu returns to the island after 9 years in jail on the mainland to reconnect with the natural splendor of Maui. In doing so, he inadvertently triggers a change in Kalani and his family. It takes a near death experience for Kalani to finally realize what was missing in his life. In the end, it's all about family and living with the spirit of aloha.

This avant-garde surf short illustrates the fluidity, grace, and humor of the surfing experience.

Documentary about surfing and other sports, like skating and paragliding, with some of their biggest names, filmed at important championships, such as Smirnoff Rio de Janeiro and Pipe Master (Hawaii).

Sam Bleakley a former pro surfer and travel writer explores hard to reach places often misrepresented in the press. In this amazing journey he visits Liberia 10 years after the end of a civil war to tell the story of how surfing has helped a small community rebuild and grow. Between 1989 and 2004 a civil war gripped Liberia with child soldiers, amputees and war crimes so horrific that the memories still haunt the nation to this day.

This 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.

Surfing, the ocean, family, and the places, people and goals that shape our lives.

Documentary about the allegedly best Brazilian surfer of all times, with scenes of his performance on some international championships.