THE UGLY DUCKLING
+ FANTASTIC ACID
+ PARLEZ BETWEEN

Mégarama, Bordeaux
Mégarama, Bordeaux

Around The Waves presents the episodes 1, 2 and 6 of the series ‘’Not My Chance‘’:

 

THE UGLY DUCKLING, FANTASTIC ACID and PARLEZ BETWEEN

 

Follow director Kelly Foote documenting the process of making a surfboard through shaper/surfer relationships.

the films

THE UGLY DUCKLING : Not by Chance EP 1

2024 - Australia

30 minutes - VOSTFR

Trailer : https://youtu.be/z4krcxu8vyc?si=T02SJOLD08qScCbn

Directed by : Kelly Foote and Hunter Hulett

 

This story follows Australian free surfer Torren Martyn and shaper Simon Jones as they collaborate on creating their latest surfboard model, "Calypte," named after the sailboat from their year-long Indonesian adventure.

 

The initial prototype, “The Ugly Duckling" sparked a new chapter in Torren's surfing journey.

Working together to develop their new model, Torren and Simon let their decade-long friendship guide them forward.

"The Ugly Duckling" is episode 1 of the documentary series "Not By Chance".

For two years and on 6 continents he've been documenting the process of making a surfboard.

Kelly have been specifically focusing on the interpersonal relationship between the shaper and the surfer and how that dictates the progression of the boards and the individuals involved, as well as the implications for surfing in general.

These are shows that will be interesting even to non-surfers

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FANTASTIC ACID : Not by Chance EP 2

2024 - France

26 minutes - VOSTFR

Trailer: https://youtu.be/z4krcxu8vyc?si=T02SJOLD08qScCbn

Directed by : Kelly Foote and Hunter Hulett

 

French shaper Tristan Mausse gains global traction, selling boards and books worldwide.

 

With residencies in Japan, the U.S., and Hawaii, he popularizes the hull surfboard.

Yrwan, a French musician, shares Tristan's passion for speed.

Both support their families through their crafts, bonded by a mutual love for authenticity.

PARLEZ BETWEEN: Not by Chance EP 6

2024 - France

30 minutes - VOSTFR

Trailer : https://youtu.be/Z5y0IwDGlbU?si=Opqy3__GqCiL9Eh0

Directed by : Kelly Foote and Hunter Hulett

 

Top surfer William Aliotti knows board tweaks matter.

Shaper Ryan Lovelace sends a new board from Santa Barbara to challenge Will.

Despite distance, their long-distance collaboration fuels growth and performance.

Info

Tuesday 11th February 2025

20h30

 

Tickets on sale here https://l.muz.kr/BMc and at the cinema box office

 

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