Global Waves

See a collection of films showcasing waves from the far corners of the earth and the people who surf them. Total runtime: 46 min. 
 
Mimi 
Directed by Ishbel Alderman. 2024. UK. 5 min.  
This short follows Mimi Faccenda who lives the surfing life in the Canary Islands after growing up in landlocked Switzerland. It is an ode to women’s surfing, adventure, and dedicating one’s life to the endless pursuit of waves. 
 
The Red Island 
Directed by Jon Aspuru. 2025. Spain/Madagascar. 20 min.  
With 3,700 miles of coastline, Madagascar is a dream playground for wave hunters. Basque surfer Kepa Acero had heard plenty of stories about empty lineups, perfect peeling waves, and reefs that can handle serious size. So when a solid swell popped up on the charts in summer 2024, he made the call with two full-send chargers—his Basque buddy Natxo Gonzalez and Portuguese ripper Miguel Blanco. With the help of surf pioneer Blair Rogers, they scored stellar waves and soaked up a culture just as rich as the surf. 
 
Shaped by the Elements 
Directed by Duda Bertho, Gabriel Novis, and Gustavo Duccini. 2025. El Salvador. 21 min.  
Follow surfers Brisa Hennessy, Jake Marshall, and Imaikalani deVault on a journey of self-discovery in El Salvador. Beyond the perfect waves, this film explores the surfers' connection to the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire.