Dave Rastovich
'The Church of the Open Sky' is a luscious visual love poem that explores gratefully lived surfing journeys. It is a sea soaked celebration of the exquisite preciousness of being alive.
To some, the ocean is a fearsome place. But to others, it’s a limitless world of fun, freedom and opportunity where life can be lived to the full. A new documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy, Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. From surfers and spearfishers to a long-distance swimmer, a former coal miner and a group of at-risk kids, it’s a film about the transformative effects of time spent in the ocean—and how we can leave our limitations behind to find deeper meaning in the saltwater wilderness that lies just beyond the shore.
The fish brand of surfboards has had a huge impact on surf culture in the 30 years since its launch. Learn about the origins of the surfboard’s innovative design, and hear from some of the pioneers who changed the sport of surfing forever.
Deus Ex Machina proudly announces the release of its new Surf/Moto Adventure film entitled North To Noosa. The film, directed by award winning film-maker and photographer, Dustin Humphrey (Sipping Jetstreams, I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night), documents the journey of three young surfers as they make their way north from Sydney to Noosa. Laden with surfboards and camping equipment, the surfers battle the elements as they ride custom motorcycles through floods and rain squalls, finding uncrowded waves along the way. Written and narrated by Harrison Roach, the film showcases the East Coast of Australia’s most iconic surf destinations. Watch as Harrison, Matt Cuddihy, and Husni Ridwan experience the highs and lows of a great Australian road trip. Featuring: Harrison Roach, Matt Cuddihy, Husni Ridwan, Dave Rastovich, Zye Norris, Jared Mell, Thomas Bexon, and more. Directed by Dustin Humphrey. Produced by Deus Ex Machina.
Sojourn features a diverse group of international surfers from around the globe as they explore Indian Ocean delights off the coast of Sumatra. Sojourn is a beautifully crafted documentary about the camaraderie, joy, mystery and magic that unfolds when an eclectic group of surfers are brought together in the worlds richest wave playground.
Over three years in the making, 'The Heart & The Sea' explores the joy that lies at the very centre of a surfing life: family, friends & a shared intimacy with the sea.
Sipping Jetstreams Media presents This Time Tomorrow, a film by Taylor Steele, documenting an epic Pacific swell chase over 8 days and 18,000 miles traveled. Two surfers, Dave Rastovich and Craig Anderson, tracked waves generated from this single storm in an exhausting attempt to surf the same wave twice as they pulsed eastward through the Pacific. As these waves thundered across the legendary reef of Teahupo’o, reeled down the endless point breaks of Mexico and onwards towards a frosty Arctic conclusion the pair gathered friends Kelly Slater, Chris Del Moro, Alex Gray, and Dan Malloy for this cinematic and cosmic experience of a lifetime.
Byron Bay and the Gold Coast are two seemingly opposite Australian surf towns. But beneath the surface they are inextricably linked to a multi-billion dollar industry which thrives on the commodification of the surfing lifestyle. With their populations swelling, resources draining, and housing prices going through the roof, where do these two towns go from here? Where does surfing go from here? Under the Sun is a 16mm documentary shot in Byron Bay and the Gold Coast and features incredible surfing from Dave Rastovich, Beau Young, Nat Young and a handful of others as it explores the roots of commercialism that are now so entrenched in surf culture. Be prepared for a dark and compelling narrative amidst beautiful imagery and a kick ass custom soundtrack.
A word spoken with the heart and not the vocal cords. The heaviest left in the world located at the end of Tahiti's coastline, contemplates a scenario that not only inspires respect, but imposes it. Inside Outside takes you to a place where reputation has been earned. And that's where the Billabong Pro 2008 is, going through the trials, the tow-in session, behind the scenes of the event, to the insane free surf session on impossible spots and benches. Music by MGMT, Disturbed, Donavon Frankenreiter, Midnight Youth, The Runners, My Secret Circus and Newton Faulkner, Inside Outside is an all-HD film made especially for you. Enjoy!
Electric Visuals new surf movie by Peter Crumpton, Ozzie Wright and friends Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 27 November, 2007 : - - Ozzie, Rasta, Ry Craike, Jay Davies, Kalani Robb, Richie Lovett, Mike Morrissey, Luke Stedman, Richie Vaculik, Mike Todd, Gabe Kling and many more deliver outstanding performances. Each surfer featured on the movie was asked to edit their own part and as a result the movie has a number of unique and innovative sections. Featuring music from The Goons Of Doom, ASG, The Meanies, Angus and Julia Stone, CKY, CC Adcock and Hank Williams III. Ozzie Wright wrote songs, produced art and animations for the movie.
The world's most renowned surfing cinematographer, Jack McCoy, spends two years following two of the world's greatest surfers: Andy Irons, a highly competetive and driven surfer, set on beating Kelly Slater and winning the world title, and Dave "Rasta" Rastovich, a free surfer who is more about the soul of surfing. The result: Blue Horizon, a documentary made to bring surf movies back to the big screen, where "they truly belong
"Frame Lines" features 45 minutes of Billabong's best including, Parko, Rasta, Occy, Egan, Andy Irons, Taj, Margo, Dorian, Dylan Longbottom, Donavon Frankenreiter, and some special guests. A quality number with great tunes from artists like, Pacifier, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, and Grinspoon. Strickland is a lover of digital effects who's clearly learned some new tricks since his first vid, "Evolv."His editing style gives an original spin to one of the better vids to be released this year.
