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ENCORE – Theme: Surf Life

Sombrio Surf
Dir. Tara-Lee Novak

Canada, English, 00:03:21
Nominated for Best Surf Film, Best Canadian Surf Film, Best SurfGirl Film

Synopsis: Sombrio Beach on Vancouver Island made headlines in the late ‘90s when its community of squatters were evicted. But the 13 years that Leah Oke spent surfing daily at Sombrio, solidified  her future as one of Canada’s pioneers in cold-water surfing. She would go on to overcome unthinkable tragedy and become an inspiration to female surfers across the country.

Keywords: #Surfing #Surf #Surfer #Waves #Beach #Ocean #SurfLife #SurferLife #Surfboard #Aerials #Barrels #360


Tofino is a Place
Dir. Ryan Struck
Canada, English, 00:04:30
Nominated for Best Surf Film, Best Canadian Surf Film, Best SurfGirl Film

Synopsis: 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.

Keywords: #Surfing #Surf #Surfer #Waves #Beach #Ocean #SurfLife #SurferLife #Surfboard #Aerials #Barrels #360


World Surf Journey – Roots Of Hawaii
Dir. Masataka Kiyono
United States, Japan, Japanese, 00:49:00
Nominated for Best Surf Film, Best Short Documentary

Synopsis: Hawaii: where surfing is believed to be originated from. The history of the beautiful islands was trifled by those who attempted to take advantage of the land. However, surfing has always lived on through generations, as a way of life, as a connection to their ancestors, and as a gift to the next generation. This documentary explores the history of Hawaii surfing and what it means to the Hawaiians.

Keywords: #Surfing #Surf #Surfer #Waves #Beach #Ocean #SurfLife #SurferLife #Surfboard #Aerials #Barrels #360


Collectors Vol.1.
Dir. Anthony Gentile
United States, English , 00:11:00
Nominated for Best Surf Film, Best Sports Film, Best Short Documentary, Best Editing

Synopsis: In search of one-of-a-kind, rideable art-3 strangers illustrate a craft surfing community by telling a universal story of friendship and the desire for fun.

Keywords: #Surfing #Surf #Surfer #Waves #Beach #Ocean #SurfLife #SurferLife #Surfboard #Aerials #Barrels #360 #VintageBoards #LongBoards #BoogieBoards #Collectors


A Corner of the Earth
Dir. Spencer Frost
Australia, Iceland, English, 00:42:00
Nominated for Best Surf Film, Best Extreme Adventure Film, Best Short Documentary, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Cinematography

Synopsis: An Adventure surf trip to the Arctic –   Film Bio – A Corner of the Earth is a cinematic exploration of surfing in the brutal northern winter featuring aspiring professional surfer Fraser Dovell who is struggling with the harsh realities of competitive surfing. Along with filmmaker Spencer Frost and photographer Guy Williment, Fraser throws himself out of his comfort zone to embark on an adventure of a lifetime. The trio journey to a far Corner of the Earth to search for waves in the wildly beautiful and treacherous solitude of the arctic. Battling extremes of weather and close encounters with the majesty of nature, Fraser comes to a new appreciation of what it means to be a surfer.

Keywords: #Surfing #Surf #Surfer #Waves #Beach #Ocean #SurfLife #SurferLife #Surfboard #Aerials #Barrels #360