Documentary filmmaking steeped in the oral storytelling traditions of native cultures.
Major League Soccer’s rise to success in the U.S. And the First Fan Supporter Group, The Barra Brava.
The critical role that San Diego Surfers played and Coastal Access for All. in the history of California Coastal Preservation
PRE-PRODUCTION
Although oral traditions often seem focused on the past they are almost always centered on the present.
Our films are thoughtfully arranged, edited segments of stories told by the characters that lived them as they describe the events as they remember them.
FILM PRODUCTION
This is, to us, how effective storytelling was meant to be, reminiscent of legends told around a campfire by legendary figures, inspiring future legends.
STORY EDITING
Listening, seeing through the eyes of the storyteller, nurturing an emotional continuity, pace and rhythm driving the story is what makes our films compelling for audiences.
COLOR GRADING
Color is fundamental to the immersive viewing experience for our audiences. Stunning visual footage shot in 8K requires a masterful Coloring touch in post-production to visually maximize the entire dynamic color range of RED cameras.
SOUND DESIGN
AUDIO MASTERING
Immersive filmmaking is grounded in professional Sound Design. Final Sweetening, Mixing and Audio Mastering create a more impactful and transcendental visceral viewing experience for our audiences to participate in.
MOTION GRAPHIX
It’s fascinating how much information is expressed visually through film. Stimulating Motion Graphix heighten interest and provide a better understanding of more complex subject matter through succinct engaging presentations to audiences.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Three films take a deep comprehensive look at the influence and culture of Surfing and Skateboarding on world history since 1959, through the storied legends of the Gordon and Smith Surf Teams, G&S Craftsmen, and the G&S Skate Teams of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
The three films of the One Long Ride Trilogy will be captivatingly immersive. 3 films visually harnessing the essence of the majesty of surfing and the indomitable stylish dexterity of skateboarding.
Combining a staggering 126 years of Surfing and Skateboarding history, San Diego’s Gordon and Smith has and continues to advance surfboard and skateboard designs by channeling insight from some of the best skaters, and surfers in the world. G&S has mentored scores of quality journeymen Shapers, Artisans and Craftsmen that accelerated innovation, and continue to elevate Skating and Surfing today.
The persevering tradition that is the heart and soul of the longevity of G&S remains the enduring collaborative relationship between Surfers and Skaters and the craftsmen that design, redefine and refine their boards for optimum performance that profoundly continues through this very day. Why these films are historically significant, and why we are the production company chosen by the Gordon family to collaborate to bring the book “One Long Ride” to film? Well, that is best left up to the experts. We’ll let these outsider’s perspectives sum it all up in our Prologue.