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“Gwynnik marks the third film Mike and I have created together, completing a trilogy alongside Cynevin and Hireth,” explains award winning filmmaker and outstanding cinematographer Seth Hughes. “This final chapter, Gwynnik, meaning “little fair one” in Cornish is a return home. A slowing down. A reflection on the importance of family. Filmed over two years across Cornwall and Brittany, it’s a visual record of Mike’s evolving relationship with the ocean. After years of travelling the world as a professional surfer, he’s now more rooted in West Penwith, where his connection to the sea has shifted, less about chasing perfect waves, more about the holistic experience of being in the water. Most of the waves in this film would be considered average by surf-film standards, and that’s intentional. We wanted Gwynnik to be a gentle reminder that beauty exists in all conditions, that joy and meaning can be found in the everyday rhythm of the sea.”
The waves may be considered ‘average’ but Mike’s surfing – equal parts style and delight – is not. A triumph of a film cinematographically, sonically and in terms of the feelings you’re left with long after the credits roll.
Accompanied by very special Q&A with poet, surfer and writer Mike Lay.
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Aaron Paulk has always found a way to navigate uncertainty — but this time, the path forward is less clear than ever. Living with a progressive eye disorder that might one day lead to blindness, Aaron has become a top visually impaired competitive surfer. He has no central vision, only peripheral vision, and he uses his other senses to surf and navigate around his home on Maui. When the massive wildfires devastate Lahaina, Maui in August 2023, the life Aaron has carefully built for himself is upended once again. An inspiring tale of perseverance.
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One of our favourite Cornish longboarders, Izzy Henshall explores the points and beaches of East Coast Australia on a sublime two week road trip.
The evening is accompanied by The Shorties shortlist films – the very best short films from homegrown filmmakers.