Bread and Butter | A film by Sink or Surface
South Coast surfing in New Zealand
31/08/2026 - 22:26
Filmed over three years by Wellington filmmaker Ben Maurice (Sink or Surface), this independent 24-minute documentary follows the rhythm of South Coast surfing in New Zealand balancing work, family, and chasing local swells. Featuring local legends Sam Curtin, Bryce Wilson, Daniel McGoverin, Jack McDonald, and Karson Burns.
Winner of Best Kiwi Film at the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival, selected from over 50 submissions.
Directed/Filmed/Edited by
Ben Maurice
Presented by
Sink or Surface
https://www.sinkorsurface.com/
Featuring
Sam Curtin
Daniel McGoverin
Jack McDonald
Bryce Wilson
Karson Burns
Jett Partridge
Roger Titcombe
Music
"Don't Go Too Far" by Twiceyoung
"Clear Water" by Hauzet
"Break The Sky" by Flagship
"'99" by $U$
"Here We Go" by Norman
"Hold Me Close" by Kyle McEvoy
"Suspect Chance" by Hauzet
"Illusive" by nightshades
🇳🇿 New Zealand