A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

James Bowden kissed goodbye to Blighty and set off for Tasmania's wild in January this year. He shares some of his findings along the way with his own distinctive style.

Ian Battrick and Tim Nunn take a journey around the North Atlantic isle of Iceland to put the finishing touches to their book, out this Autumn. Join them on their journey.
Photos Tim Nunn and Ian Battrick Words Tim Nunn

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Surfilmfestibal 2012 sneak preview

May 08, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

The tenth Surfilmfestibal in San Sebastian will be held this summer from May 31st to June 10th. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s on.


The official program will be unveiled wednesday May 30th, but here’s some idea of what’s on.

This year there will be a pretty cutting edge program, some of the best international surf films, up and coming local filmmakers, and a new killer concept!

Extended Vision is a series of masterclasses and collaborative short film shooting with IPhones. Jack McCoy, Keith Malloy, Kepa Acero and Igor Bellido will share some of their secrets of making a good surf film. followed by four hours of filming in La Zurriola Beach, four directors, four groups of students, four hours of editing and Voila! This project is curated by Juan Azpitarte. Reserve your slot quickly as there are very few places available.

Extended Vision masterclasses


The festival kicks off on the 31st May at 20.30, with a double program of Surf + Skate in the Trueba Cinemas, the Spanish premiere of Skatistan and another very special title which will be unveiled soon. On Friday 1st June, there are screenings of HUGE SURF: paddle vs tow then FUTURE, at the Aquarium.

Spanish premiere of Skateistan


On Saturday June 2nd the festival returns to the Guardetxe, for an evening of films, art, music and food. This magic space overlooking Donostia hosts Kutxa Gaua, from 18.00pm JapaNing, a project curated by Kurando Shogi that brings a slice of the freshest Japanese surf culture, then the premiere of Gastrologging.

Guardetxe June 2nd: JapaNing + Gastrologging


Tenth anniversary poster designed by Borja Garmendia from Pensando en Blanco on an amazing Photo by Nick Waplington.

For more information please visit the official web site or read our feature about last year’s festival here.

 

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