Big Wave Guardians is a 90 minute documentary that delves into the evolution of lifeguarding and ocean safety, as seen through the lens of some of the best surfers in the world.
Editor
Luke Stirtz
Production
Marty Hoffman Films x MacGillivray Freeman
Executive Producers
Marty Hoffman
Scott Bradfield
Greg MacGillivray
Shaun MacGillivray
Director of Photography
Chris Zamocianyk
2nd Unit Director
Daniel Russo
Writer
Jim Kempton
Archive Producer
Wyatt Daily
Post
Blue Note Post
Colorist
Brennan Barsell
Awards
2023 Maui Film Festival | Spirit Award
2023 NatureTrack Film Festival | Best Feature
2023 Oceanside Film Festival | Best Screenplay
2023 Gold Coast International | Official Selection
2023 Bali International | Official Selection
2023 Malibu Film Festival | Official Selection
2023 Lighthouse International | Official Selection
2023 Dana Point Film Festival | Winner Trident Award
Control
Masimo
Big Wave Guardians
Documentary Feature
Control
Masimo
Editor
Luke Stirtz
Director
Mike Farnham
Director of Photography
Logan Triplett
Agency
VeracityColab
A New Hero
Documentary Feature
Control
Masimo
A New Hero
Documentary Feature
A New Hero is a feature-length documentary that delves into the excitement, challenges, and evolving perceptions of competitive esports in the collegiate sphere, featuring cultural icons such as Mark Cuban, Deadmau5, and Rick Fox.
Editors
Luke Stirtz & Jacek Kropinski
Studio
Blizzard Entertainment
Production
Chopshop
Director
Zach Lyons
Director of Photography
Connor O’Brien
Awards
2017 Webby Winner Unscripted/Branded
Bruce Brown 'A.L.O.E.S.'
Documentary Feature
A New Hero
Documentary Feature
Bruce Brown 'A.L.O.E.S.'
Documentary Feature
A Life of Endless Summers is a feature-length documentary that follows legendary filmmaker Bruce Brown after the passing of his wife, as he embarks on a road trip with his children to reconnect with old friends and revisit the vibrant surf and motorcycle cultures he once captured, reigniting the memories and legacy of his life’s work.
Editor
Luke Stirtz
Director
Dana Brown
Production
Dana Brown Films
Studio
SCS
Awards
2020 Newport Beach Film Festival | Opening Night Film
2020 Coast Film Festival | Best Feature
2021 Portugese Surf Film Festival | Film of the Year
Los Rakas On Tour
Short Doc
Bruce Brown 'A.L.O.E.S.'
Documentary Feature
Los Rakas On Tour
Short Doc
Los Rakas On Tour is a short documentary on the evolution of the Latin-American hip hop duo, Los Rakas, as they commemorate ten years of independent musical expression, tracing their roots from Panama to California and Cuba.
