Matt Grote is a California surfer/shaper making surfboards in Hermosa Beach. Mentored by Marc Andreini, he is influenced by the Transition Era that included Ted Spencer, Michael Peterson, and George Greenough. This film follows the making of his Opal model, a 6'1 Stubbie Hull featuring a full tail with single fin and tiny side bite fins. His boards can be found at www.grotesurfboards.com.
From filmmaker Jack Coleman: Doin’ the Dance in California & Hawaii. Featuring: Alanna Parra, Zoe McDougall, Mainei Kinimaka, & Steph Gilmore.
A short film by Evan Schell focused on the how, where, and why the Hawaiian lensman plies his trade.
The Ohana Blomfield; Honolua, Lynn (Honolua’s Mom), and Kula (Honolua’s Sister). A family that shares their love of surfing with each other every chance they get.
A deeper dive into the lives of the shapers at Daydream Surf Shop. A sneak peek into the life and shaping career of Alex Lopez, one of the most down to earth and humble shapers. Film by Jack Coleman.
Vans Surf proudly presents Volume 2 of Sonic Souvenirs, a series focused on the intersection of surf, art and culture told through the lens of one of the world’s most stylish surfers, Mikey February.
Here Now: Past & Present is a multi format film by Kyle Buthman for Shred Sledz featuring surfing by Darshan Gooch and Surfboards by Marc Andreini.
“Evening Dip” by Jonathan Nimerfron featuring some smooth sliding by Corey Colapinto at a secluded break in San Clemente.
A tribute to those we lost in 2021 by The Surfers Journal.
Featuring the surfing of friend, photographer, and former Surfer's Journal photo editor Shawn Parkin. The boys posted up at a local point break and Parkin proceeded to smoothly glide his Deepest Reaches Megafish from the top of the point all the way to the sand, over and over again. Presented by Thalia Surf Shop.
Orange County-based surfer JJ Wessels is a Renaissance man of sorts, relentlessly hustling across a wide variety of artistic and commercial pursuits. Of Salt and Dust takes a candid look into what drives them, including the life-altering setbacks Wessels feels has molded his surfing and work, and continues to inspire his output. – The Surfer’s Journal
"Assorted Rides" is comprised of a few sessions in California where I met up with a surfer I’ve really enjoyed watching over the years. Devon Howard’s approach to surfing inspired the feel of this short—a modern classic. – Drew Miller
