Big Wave Guardians is a feature documentary exploring the evolution of lifeguarding and ocean safety in Hawaii, as seen through the eyes of some of the best surfers in the world.
For more info on screenings and events, visit the website.
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
Radical Origins
Docuseries
Radical Origins
Docuseries
Rio Lakeshore
UAG x Samsung
Editor
Calvin Muusse
Client
Urban Armor Gear
Director / Cinematography
Calvin Muusse
Photography
Paul Smith
Producer
Makailynn Clark
Control
Masimo
Rio Lakeshore
UAG x Samsung
Control
Masimo
‘Control’ Masimo, a patient monitoring devices and technologies company featured professional tennis player, Coco Vandeweghe, in this broadcast spot showcasing their heart rate monitor.
Editor
Luke Stirtz
Director
Mike Farnham
Director of Photography
Logan Triplett
Agency
VeracityColab
Further
UAG x Cadence Collection
Control
Masimo
Further
UAG x Cadence Collection
Editor
Calvin Muusse
Client
Urban Armor Gear x Cadence Collection
Still Photography Jussi Oksanen
Director Calvin Muusse
Principal Cinematography Mason Prendergast and Calvin Muusse
1st AC Andres O’Beirne
Creative and Art Direction Paul Smith
Production Oversight Bryan Knox
Producer JT Fox
Brand Partners Geoff Rogers / Specialized and Brian Dunlap / Cadence Collection
Strategy, Marketing Direction, Oversight John Alvino
A New Hero
Documentary Feature
Further
UAG x Cadence Collection
A New Hero
Documentary Feature
A fresh look into the world of competitive gaming. Blizzard Entertainment presents ‘A New Hero’, a feature length documentary exploring the rise of competitive gaming in the collegiate landscape.
The film was recognized as a winner at the Webby Awards in 2017. Watch the full film here
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
The feature documentary explores the life of filmmaker, Bruce Brown (The Endless Summer, On Any Sunday), through the eyes of his son, Dana Brown (Step Into Liquid, Dust To Glory).
The film is available on VOD streaming platforms: Amazon, Apple, Vimeo, etc.
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
LA Divine 'Band'
Cold War Kids
LA Divine 'Band'
Cold War Kids
Kailin Curran 'Strong'
UAG
UAG presents a mini biopic on Kailin Curran, an American mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division.
Editor
Calvin Muusse
Client
Urban Armor Gear
Producer
Makailynn Clark
Director / Cinematography
Calvin Muusse
Find Your Further
UAG
Kailin Curran 'Strong'
UAG
Find Your Further
UAG
UAG ‘Find Your Further’ Brand Spot
Editor
Calvin Muusse
Client
Urban Armor Gear
Alana Spencer
UAG
Find Your Further
UAG
Alana Spencer
UAG
UAG presents a mini biopic on Alana Spencer, a professional photographer from the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
Editor
Calvin Muusse
Client
Urban Armor Gear
Producer
JT Fox
Director / Cinematography
Calvin Muusse
Photography
Paul Smith
Hawaiian Water Patrol
UAG
Alana Spencer
UAG
Hawaiian Water Patrol
UAG
UAG presents a short doc on The Hawaiian Water Patrol, a group of highly skilled watermen and women who provide safety and support services in the waters around Hawaii. They are best known for their work in big wave surfing events, such as the famous competitions at Waimea Bay, Pipeline, and other spots around the Hawaiian Islands.
Editor
Calvin Muusse
Client
Urban Armor Gear
Director
Zak Noyle
Cinematography
Calvin Muusse
Art Direction
Paul Smith and Steven Thomas
Producer
JT Fox
Photography
Zak Noyle, Kammeran Keola, and Paul Smith
Drone Footage
Nick Gruen
Production
Eleven 17 Creative
Project Lead
Casey Bevington and John Alvino
Leo Rodgers
UAG
Hawaiian Water Patrol
UAG
Leo Rodgers
UAG
Editor
Calvin Muusse
Client
Urban Armor Gear
Creative
John Alvino and Casey Bevington
Director
Calvin Muusse
Video
Mason Prendergast
Photo
Jussi Oksanen
Producer
JT Fox
Los Rakas On Tour
Mini Doc
Leo Rodgers
UAG
Los Rakas On Tour
Mini Doc
Boost Mobile presents 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.
