Friction Of Perception

08/08/2025 - 21:25
Quiet on land, loud in the lineup.

Friction of Perception, the new film by Darcy Ward and Vissla, peels back the layers of one of surfing’s most unassuming competitors, Liam O'Brien. 

It’s part character study, part high-performance surf flick, and 100% worth your time.

A FILM BY: 
‪@darcywardvisuals‬ 

FILMED BY: 
Nick Colclough
‪@berenhall‬ 
Darcy Ward

ADDTL FILMING:
Owen Milne / Surfing Australia, Bruno Zanin, Nick Christy, Domenic Mosqueira, Ian Tavares, Tom Jennings, Talon Clemow, Ishka Folkwell, Joseph Duerr, Jacob Vanderwork, Keanu Moux, LH Prod, Scotty Hammonds, Paul Lavoine, Jacob McKenzie

MUSIC BY:
Drag Mondays - 'Lawnmower Man'
Dr. Sure's Unusual Practice - 'Escalator Man'
Li Am - Metamorphosis
Future Shapes - Palace Door'
Toadus - 'Basement'
Toadus - 'Long Time Cummin''