“I’m still looking for that wave that’s gunna say that’s enough, I’m done … but I just haven’t found that wave yet.”
The DVD cover reads “Storm Surfers[:] The Movie”, a title that suggests all the depth and energy that very easily could have been had the filmmakers been less interested in surfing than they were in these surfers. But this is a film of technical and visual ambitions, not personal or psychological investigation. The film was released as Storm Surfers 3D (2013) to give some perspective. [The film is also available on Blu-Ray 3D.] Storm Surfers follows three men during the winter season (May to August) in and around Australia. They’re mission—and they keep calling it a mission—is to surf new waves—waves being ambiguous as to a particular wave and the geological models that create them—for the first time either for themselves or mankind. The surfers are Tom Carroll,...
The DVD cover reads “Storm Surfers[:] The Movie”, a title that suggests all the depth and energy that very easily could have been had the filmmakers been less interested in surfing than they were in these surfers. But this is a film of technical and visual ambitions, not personal or psychological investigation. The film was released as Storm Surfers 3D (2013) to give some perspective. [The film is also available on Blu-Ray 3D.] Storm Surfers follows three men during the winter season (May to August) in and around Australia. They’re mission—and they keep calling it a mission—is to surf new waves—waves being ambiguous as to a particular wave and the geological models that create them—for the first time either for themselves or mankind. The surfers are Tom Carroll,...
- 8/15/2013
- by Jason Ratigan
- JustPressPlay.net
Storm Surfers 3D – how exciting can a documentary about surfing be? Well, when Ross Clarke-Jones and two-time World Champion Tom Carroll are involved, a hell of a lot more exciting than I expected. Following these two aquatic daredevils on their quest to surf the most dangerous and intimidating waves around, we watch them get tossed about like rag dolls by Neptune’s wrath, but also gasp at their expertise when conquering these fabled surfing spots. Exploring already tagged areas isn’t enough for our two men though, as their overarching goal is to surf a wave that’s never been surfed before, one that could end our shredder’s careers if handled the wrong way.
Acting like two almost fifty year old children, Tom and Ross are a fun duo to watch and make for entertaining characters, showing an admirable amount of energetic vibrancy in their aging bodies. Watching the...
Acting like two almost fifty year old children, Tom and Ross are a fun duo to watch and make for entertaining characters, showing an admirable amount of energetic vibrancy in their aging bodies. Watching the...
- 8/7/2013
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Following in the footsteps of surfing documentaries like Step into Liquid, Riding Giants and The Endless Summer, a new documentary is diving into the ocean, showing the seemingly insane thrill-seeking hobby of big-wave riding. But this time, the action will come at audiences in another dimension with Storm Surfers 3D. Not only are Tom Carroll and Ross Clark-Jones surfing legends, but they have surf forecaster Ben Matson helping them track and chase giant storm systems in order to catch the biggest and most dangerous waves. Seriously, some of this footage is breathtaking and unbelievable. It should be impressive in theaters. Here's the first trailer for the documentary Storm Surfers 3D from YouTube: Combining cutting-edge 3D technology and bravura filmmaking, Storm Surfers 3D is the ultimate big-wave thrill ride, directed by Justin McMillan and Chris Nelius.. The film follows best friends and surfing legends Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones, along with surf forecaster Ben Matson,...
- 4/10/2013
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
This article originally appeared in If Magazine #148 (Aug-Sept 2012). Since Storm Surfers 3D was released on August 14, it has become the eighth highest grossing local feature documentary of all time.
The tight-knit group behind Storm Surfers saw the production of a 3D feature film as a necessary step in their quest to create a truly international brand and they paid for it, in part, by leveraging the interest of 3D television channel operators.
.The benefit of using television pre-sales to finance the feature and other properties is that it is non-recoupable finance and the producer ends up with a bigger equity position,. said Marcus Gillezeau, who produced the latest chapter in the Storm Surfers franchise with life and business partner Ellenor Cox.
"Television pre-sales are licenses, so they don't take an equity position in the finance package whereas theatrical distributors or sales agents provide a minimum guarantee (Mg) which is recouped in first position.
The tight-knit group behind Storm Surfers saw the production of a 3D feature film as a necessary step in their quest to create a truly international brand and they paid for it, in part, by leveraging the interest of 3D television channel operators.
.The benefit of using television pre-sales to finance the feature and other properties is that it is non-recoupable finance and the producer ends up with a bigger equity position,. said Marcus Gillezeau, who produced the latest chapter in the Storm Surfers franchise with life and business partner Ellenor Cox.
"Television pre-sales are licenses, so they don't take an equity position in the finance package whereas theatrical distributors or sales agents provide a minimum guarantee (Mg) which is recouped in first position.
- 9/25/2012
- by Sandy George
- IF.com.au
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