Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Forming Bonds and Pushing Limits

Powerlines Productions premiered their longest and most impacted film at the Red Vic theatre in San Francisco on December 19th with an enthusiastic crowd. They continued to show the film through December 23rd, finishing just in time to spend Christmas with their families.
The assemble joined in the theatre, varied from age, gender, race, personality and of course height. This proves surfing can and is appreciated by most everyone. Surfing, as depicted in "Ride-On", is about a union fashioned in the ocean and a trust crafted among surfers looking out for the safety of one another. Surfers from around the globe congregate to execute what it is they live for. All this done under such hazardous conditions, yet not a session goes by they are not thankful to be back on land able to come home to family and friends.
Surfing big waves, with such height and ferocity as those in "Ride-On" is a humbling experience, one that will never be taken for granted. Big wave surfing will continue to evolve, continue to push limits and will always be enjoyed by all.

Some photos from the Red Vic

Fred Van Dyke and Ion Banner
Security

Red Vic calendar
Special thanks to Aqua Surf Shop
 Flea charging
Legends: Billy Connell, Bill 'PeeWee' Bergerson and KTVU weatherman Bill Martin, in the house!Bugman, Glenn (how ya goin' mate?) and Wily backstage
Cary Smith, The Harriman's, Seelbach and friends

Deputy Harbor Master Cary Smith explaining the December 4th footage
Ben Andrews

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

The Making of "Ride-On!" (backstage)

Eric Nelson..what's going on?
A rare shot of Curt Myers, taking a break with his dogs, Jibb and Tess.

Looks like Chris Wilson, of Wilson Productions, and Eric are lounging, but in reality they are hard at work.
The diet of the producers...
The Curt Myers corner:
Procrastination?...with a view like this?.. It's possible.
Chris editing behind the screen, Eric reaching for a coldie.

The real brains of Powerlines Productions!!!
Chris and Eric and a couple poinsettias.