FULL CIRCLE
feat. Mele Saili | A Surf Documentary Film by Alex Patrick
08/01/2025 - 21:49
“Full Circle” is a celebration of Mele Saili's return to her roots, highlighting the release of her pro model, “The Katwalk.” This film honors the legacy of Gordon and Smith, G&S founded in 1959 by her grandfather, Larry Gordon, and his best friend, Floyd Smith.
Mele has made a name for herself in the log world before coming back to represent her family's business, bringing all that she has learned along the way.
Filmed in less than 10 days in July 2024, “Full Circle” captures the essence of Mele's journey leading up to the launch of “The Katwalk” on July 28th. Written, directed, and filmed by Alex Patrick, with contributions from Chase Viken and Justin Kohlberg among others.
Surfer: Mele Saili ( / mele__saili )
Presented by : Gordon & Smith Surfboards ( / gordonandsmith )
Directed, film/edit, and Color: Alex Patrick ( / _alex.patrick )
Water camera & B cam: Chase Viken ( / wavechase )
Assistant: Cara Bram ( / cara__bram )
16mm: Justin Kolhberg ( / m.o.o.n.r.u.n )
Gaffer Studio: Brenden Dunahue ( / brendendonahue_ )
Gaffer bedroom: Bretton Long ( / brettontlong )
Assitant bedroom: Jedahia Stuber
Picture
Jason Sulivan ( / photojasonsullivan )
Sylvia Fernandez
Dupla Work (@duplawork)
Music by
"Medication" by Sonny Smith
"The Web" by Ironsides
"I wouldn't dream of it" by Joyce Heath
"Magic Bean" by Circus 2000
"The Stars vs Creatures" by Colleen
"Tietoisuus" by Joose Keskitalo
Special thanks to
Shaper: Chris Darby
Color: Mitch King
Polish: Cade Dorty
Resin panels: Larry Crow
Hotcoat and fins: Knucles
Sanding: Ryan Matyas, Masi Saili, Mikela Saili, Gary Stuber, Jedidiah Stuber, Amigos Studio, Casey Lococo, Connor Greenhalg, Ryder England, Sophie Bolz, Dear Tomorrow, Nora Vasconcellos, Andy Davis, Thomas Campbell, Rachel Lord, Alanna Parra, Mitchell King, Neil Blender, Siale Saili, Abby Normal
Special Thanks: Ryder England, Chase Viken, Cara Bram, Justin Kohlberg