13 New DVDs for 2009!

One California Day

From the filmmakers who brought you Singlefin yellow, DRIVE and Stylemasters, comes a story about surf culture and tradition. One California Day is a visual journey through six distinct coastal regions, capturing the California surfing experience through the surfers who live it. Shot in brilliant super 16mm color film, the movie examines the variety of subtle differences that make California so unique. BUY

Archy: Built for Speed

The most anticipated surf documentary of the year, ARCHY: Built for Speed, hits surf shop shelves this summer worldwide. Behind every icon is a story. Matt Archbold is one of Surfing's ultimate icons. From his beginnings in San Clemente, California to his current home on Hawaii's north shore, "Archy" takes us along on every step of his career and story.From grom to aerial innovator, maverick to stylistic icon, from father to rock bottom, then to renewed respect and redemption, "Archy" is the uncensored story of it all.

Presented by multiple award winner Bill Ballard and Billygoat Productions. Formed in 1993, Billygoat Productions is known world wide for its cutting edge, award winning surf films. With over 25 surf films under their belt, numerous TV shows and 1 off- road film on Nascar star Robby Gordon, BGP has literally gone to every corner of the planet to bring you some of the most amazing images in action sports today. 

Self taught cinematographer, Bill Ballard over the years has filmed with or owned virtually any type of camera possible, Hi-8, Digital Video, Beta, HD, Super 8, 16 and 35mm, all mediums have been used to produce the images you see in the films. As with all world class action sport directors, BGP has been blessed with being surrounded by some of the most amazing surfers, Sunny Garcia, Andy & Bruce Irons, Kalani Robb, Kelly, Archy and so many others have been the ones responsible for the success of our films. 

Whether filming giant waves on the outer reefs of Hawaii, hanging out of a helicopter at 100 mph filming trophy trucks blaze thru Baja or avoiding Malaria infested mosquitoes sitting on some remote beach deep on the equator, BGP has gone to all lengths just to get the shot.  BUY

One Track Mind

One Track Mind, the working title for the fifth Woodshed production, is the much anticipated latest addition to an already impressive library of Surf films which includes A Broke down Melody, Thicker Than Water and the classic September Sessions. The film features a series of historic Surf adventures spanning several generations of Surfers whose common focus is to be the best at what they do.The opening sessions include some of the most inspirational and successful wave riders ever, including five former world champions.  Tom Curren, Mark Occhilupo, Sunny Garcia, CJ Hobgood and Andy Irons discuss the past, present and future of performance surfing, including their place in each. 

Subsequent sessions venture into the unknown realm of surfing's competitive future as we see the next crew of serious world title contenders. Watch as Bobby Martinez, Dane Reynolds and Jaime O'Brien push the status quo and search for their own fortune and fame, which may prove to be just around the corner. Peer into the lives of the super groms, the youngest group of sponsored surfers.  We see talents as Jon Jon Florence, Kolohe Andino and Luke Davis take on the challenges and pressures of surfing at an incredibly high level while so young. Expect a wide range of surfing styles, perspectives and personalities making One Track Mind unique and attractive to a wide audience. 

This on-screen journey strives to be a slight departure from the traditional Woodshed movies in that rather than searching for inspiration in free surfing, this film explores the technical side and ambitious nature of these highly competitive individuals and their internal drive to succeed. Riders: Andy Irons, Tom Curren, Kelly Slater, Occy, Dane Reynolds,  amie O'brien, Sunny Garcia, CJ Hobgood, Jordy Smith, Evan Geiselman, Luke Davis, Kalohoe Andino, Jackson, Keanu Asign. BUY

Water Man

Join Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, Gerry Lopez and Rob Machado, along with Chris, Keith and Dan Malloy as they venture into the heart of Indonesia, into a hidden paradise of colossal barrels and perfect waves.

WaterMan takes you on an intimate boat trip with some of the most influential surfers of our time as they bodysurf, paddle surf, hydrofoil, stand up surf and tow surf in the Indian Ocean. Venture beyond the shallows of the surf culture into a deeper shade of blue. BUY

Thread

Thread features creative performances and collaborations with Tom Carroll, Anthony Tashnick, Kyle Ramy, Peter Garaway, Campbell Brothers, Russ Short, Taylor Knox, Greg and Rusty Long, Jamie Sterling, Twigger Baker, Brad Gerlach, Mike Parsons, Jim Denevan, Adam Replogle, Thomas Campbell, Ray Barbee, Joe Curren,Tom Curren, Art Brewer, Josh Mulcoy, Joel Tudpr, Michael Halsband, Dustin Franks, and more. Music by: Fela Kuti, Can, Andrew Kidman, Tom Curren, Noe Dice, Tristeza, Le Mans, Hod, Darrel Green And More. Filmed In 16 and 8mm By Roman Bellisario, Directed and produced by Patrick Trefz. BUY

INSIDE: Teahupo'o

In late 2007, a team of elite Big Wave Surfers volunteered to test a revolutionary new camera system. Their destination: Teahupoo, Tahiti, into heart of one of the heaviest waves known to man. With over twenty pounds strapped to their backs, they made repeated attempts to apture some of the most spectacular footage ever seen inside of a barrel. If successful, the audience would visually experience a wave like never before. Four days later, the biggest swell in years and the entire Big Wave community would descend upon them. BUY

Sliding Liberia

Leave it to the first-timer to start a revolution. Stanford students and freshman filmmakers Britton Caillouette and Nicholai Lidow team up for their new release, Sliding Liberia, a story about war, peace and surfing on the world's deadliest stretch of coastline. Combining an epic quest for perfect surf with documentary-style interviews of local Liberians (including the only Liberian surfer), the directors invent a completely new film genre -- one where surfing becomes a catalyst for social justice.

As pros Dan Malloy, Chris Del Moro, and Crystal Thornburg follow their friend Nicholai's lead through the war-torn country in search of what could be the best wave setup in Africa, they are forced to recognize the harsh realities of their surroundings. Shot in a hybrid of 16 mm, video, and archival footage, Sliding Liberia has won awards at several major film festivals, including the Grand Prize at the Alpinist Film Festival, the Emerging Filmmaker Award at X-Dance, and Best Surf Film at the Byron Bay Film Festival, and boasts media coverage in several major surf and non-surf publications worldwide. 

 "The last two [surf films] I saw were also... the most new-feeling surf movies in years: the Abberton brothers' Bra Boys, and a rough cut of Nicholai Lidow and Britt Caillouette's Sliding Liberia. Both are fascinating for their sideways looks at the surf culture. Surfing performance isn't the issue, or even a secondary interest of these two; instead, they're trying to connect surfing with Real Life. That in itself--in a form devoted mostly to fantasy -- is kinda revolutionary" -- Nick Carroll BUY

Out There

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) presents OUT THERE, a 16mm and HiDef film taking a progressive, fresh look at what faces the surf world today. Humankind threatens many pristine and favorite surf breaks and surfers need to take action. In partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, TGR's OUT THERE takes viewers to a variety of breaks around the world, showcasing the cutting edge surfing of today. Through the eyes and experiences of surfers and locals, the film takes a thought-provoking look into the environmental destruction threatening key surf spots such as Trestles in Southern California, surf in Southern Chile threatened by pulp mills, Teahupoo and its growing popularity, mainland Mexico, North Shore Hawaii near the Turtle Bay development and beyond.

 OUT THERE incorporates state of the art cinematography utilizing board-cams, water-cams, land perspectives, jet-ski follow cams, and aerial cinematography. Through personalities, travel and explosive action the film will convey a seamless portrayal of the lifestyle that is surfing amid destitute of some of the world's favorite surf spots. Starring...Ian Walsh, Shane Dorian, Manoa Drollet, John-John Florence, Jamie Sterling, Raimana Van Bastolear, Jordy Smith, Jamie O'Brien, Nate Yoemens, Brett Simpson, Greg Long, Garret McNamara, Pancho Sullivan. BUY

Sipping Jetstreams

Unlike past films by Taylor Steele, surfing's premiere film producer, Sipping Jetstreams is anything but the norm. With a sense of natural whit and an eye for beauty, this romantic surf novel unfolds throughout the worlds most untouched destinations with today's best surfers, period. Teamed with famed TW Surf photographer Dustin Humphries, "Sipping" journeys uncharted routes from Egypt to Greece, Italy to the Caribbean, Cuba to Japan all the while capturing the happenings and personalities of today's most sought after athletes in a never seen before platform.

Sipping Jetstreams will also be complimented by a glossy 300 page, hard bound book and a national film tour. Images taken from Dustin over the two year journey will fill the pages of this beautiful, glossy full color book with hand written journals and quotes from the athletes themselves. Sure to be a collectors item for years to come. The book and film will be highlighted by a national film and book tour throughout Americas most anticipated surfing "Hot Spots".

Keeping the films integrity in mind, this tour will focus around an artistic atmosphere with book signings and charity auctions at local art galleries and lofts. Sipping Jetstreams will be one of the best films of the decade, IF NOT EVER. Athletes Include: Kelly Slater(7X World Champ), Andy Irons (3x World Champ) BUY

A Broke Down Melody

Listen to music from Jack Johnson, Eddie Vedder and Matt Costa as you watch the surfing of Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, Jack Johnson, Mike Todd, Mark Cunningham, CJ Hobgood, The Wilmots, The Malloys and Rob Machado in South America, Polynesia and Jamaica. This DVD/CD combo was shot entirely in 16mm and also features a photo journal with never before seen photos from the trip. BUY

Sprout

Sprout is a film about surfing, created in the same vein as its predecessor. Its not a shortboarding film, its not a logging movie, its not even a flick about guys with boards under their feet. It's all of the above, and a whole, beautiful heap more. The Modus Operandi of the Sprout is to show the surfing culture how truly lucky we are to live in the lush life of the ocean experience, and emphasize all the diverse possibilities we have to accessing this fountain of youth.

Riding eggs, fishes, traditional style longboards and the modern shorty. Every wave is a new possibility. Shot entirely on 16mm film. Featured Surfers: Joel Tudor, Dan Malloy, Kassia Meador, Skip Frye, Devon Howard ,Jimmy Gamboa, Ozzy Wright, Gerry Lopez, Tom Wegener, Kelly Slater, Dane Peterson, Belinda Baggs, Alex Knost, Rob Machado, CJ Nelson, Maureen Drummy, Dave Rastovich, Dane Perlee, Mike Stewar, Mark Cunningham, Tyler Hatzikian and more... Shot On Location: Sri Lanka, Morocco, Costa Rica, Indonesia, California, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Mexico. BUY

The Seedling

The Seedling is a documentation of a small pod of California log riders. Shot entirely on 16mm film. Featuring :Devon Howard, Joel Tudor, Seitaro Nakamura, erik Sommer, Kassia Meador, Dane peterson, Josh Farberow, Jimmy Gamboa and honorable sliders Skip Frye and Donald Takayama. Shot on location in Mexico, france, California, Hawaii, New York and the Canary Islands. The Seedling is a gift for you, a movie in full trim. BUY

Pipeline Masters

Pipeline Masters is the remarkable story of the groundbreaking surfing competition that has, since its inception in 1971, defined extreme. Held in the fearsome tubes of Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline, the Masters stands alone as the sport's most popular, prestigious competitive event. Because for over 35 years there has been only one surf contest where the winner earns more than money, more than fame or ratings point, but rather the surfing world's most coveted title: Pipeline Master.

There's Gerry's Era, and Gerry's Army, the Free Ride Generation and the birth of backside tube riding, Simon Anderson's spectacular three-fin Thruster debut. There's Michael Ho's broken wrist wonder, Tom Carroll and The Snap, Sunny Garcia's Three Knockdowns. There's the Rise and Rise of Kelly Slater and the Frontdoor/Backdoor domination of the Irons Bros. Year after year of outrageous rides, bone-crushing wipeouts, nail-biting competition and the sort of drama that can only come when you pit the very best against the very worst: some of the most deadly, hairy, out-of-control waves ever seen. BUY