Creatures of Habit + Astronaut in the Ocean
& Let Me Live
Three premiere documentaries exploring the most adventurous and extreme face of surfing.
Unclassified 15+
Fri 7 March 7:15pm AEDT
Creatures of Habit
Nate Laverty
Canada | 2024 | 40
Creatures of Habit is a call to action – to bust out of the norm, break away from routine and try something new, explore fresh breaks, take a risk. That’s where the challenge lies – where the rewards can be reaped.
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Exploring the frigid fringes of Canada and Iceland, Creatures of Habit embraces the adventure and uncertainty, of seeking out unpredictable, challenging waves and inaccessible locations. Leaving behind the comforts and absolutes learned over time, it’s an ode to the rewards of embracing the cold and unknown.
Featuring a hard charging crew Pete Devries, Redd Platenius, Cam Richards, Mathea Olin, Sanoa Olin, Andrew Jacobson, Ryan Huckabee and Dimitri Polous.
Astronaut in the Ocean
Keith Malloy
USA | 2024 | 11
Pro body boarder Shane Ackerman lives life on the edge in a personal quest to explore the extreme realms of bodyboarding without fear. Work hard, play harder.
Let Me Live
Keith Malloy
USA | 2024 | 17
As a surfing outsider, British big wave surfer Tom Lowe paves his own path to surfing highest level through pure grit, determination, and a little help from his friends. Cutting his teeth in Ireland and pioneering unknown waves with a small group of surfers, Tom found meaning in pushing himself to the limit.
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“Providing both historical context, honest and raw interviews with some of the biggest names in the surf scene, and stunning imagery, this film sheds light on the incredibly selfless work of lifeguards and the appreciation of the surf community.” - Explore Mag
“No film has better summarized the unique link between surfers and lifeguards like Big Wave Guardians does.” - The San Diego Union Tribune