Film Screening: “Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea” at California Surf Museum
Film Screening: “Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea” at California Surf Museum
Film Screening: “Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea” at California Surf Museum
Big Wave Guardians is the story of Hawaiian lifeguarding and how it is intricately intertwined with surfing and the contemporary culture of Hawaii.
These Big Wave Guardians risk their lives to save others in the world’s most dangerous waves while inventing innovative water safety techniques.
It features Brian Keaulana, Terry Ahue, Eddie and Clyde Aikau, Jose and Johnny Angel, Mel Pu’u, Tamayo Perry, Andrea Moller, Mark Cunningham, Moana Jones, Darrick Doerner, Keala Kennelly, Buffalo, Sion Milosky, Jamie O’Brien, Mark Healey, and more than a dozen lifeguards on active duty.
The film was written by California Surf Museum’s Executive Director Jim Kempton, produced by legendary son Marty Hoffman of legendary surfer Flippy Hoffman, and directed by Luke Stirtz.
Film Awards:
Maui Film Festival Audience Favorite Award
Santa Barbara Surf Film Fest Best Documentary
Cinemare International Ocean Film Festival Best Screenplay
Nature Track Film Festival Best Documentary
Click here for more information and to see the trailer.
Doors open at 6pm
Presentation begins about 6:30pm
$10 general admission
$5 California Surf Museum members
Seating is limited.
To RSVP and purchase tickets, please call 760-721-6876.
Film Screening: “Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea” at California Surf Museum
Big Wave Guardians is the story of Hawaiian lifeguarding and how it is intricately intertwined with surfing and the contemporary culture of Hawaii.
These Big Wave Guardians risk their lives to save others in the world’s most dangerous waves while inventing innovative water safety techniques.
It features Brian Keaulana, Terry Ahue, Eddie and Clyde Aikau, Jose and Johnny Angel, Mel Pu’u, Tamayo Perry, Andrea Moller, Mark Cunningham, Moana Jones, Darrick Doerner, Keala Kennelly, Buffalo, Sion Milosky, Jamie O’Brien, Mark Healey, and more than a dozen lifeguards on active duty.
The film was written by California Surf Museum’s Executive Director Jim Kempton, produced by legendary son Marty Hoffman of legendary surfer Flippy Hoffman, and directed by Luke Stirtz.
Film Awards:
Maui Film Festival Audience Favorite Award
Santa Barbara Surf Film Fest Best Documentary
Cinemare International Ocean Film Festival Best Screenplay
Nature Track Film Festival Best Documentary
Click here for more information and to see the trailer.
Doors open at 6pm
Presentation begins about 6:30pm
$10 general admission
$5 California Surf Museum members
Seating is limited.
To RSVP and purchase tickets, please call 760-721-6876.
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