Tag Archive for surfing

MDFF: Belly of the Beast: A Torquay Story

Directors Max Miller & John Teague Rated E Score 5/6 Torquay, Victoria. This is the small town that went global. A quiet coastal community until the booming surf culture swept in and it swelled to become an international surfing mecca that is home to industry brands and colourful personalities. Two hours can be a great…

Barons Headed to ABC in 2022

The hedonistic world of surfing, the cutthroat culture of big business and the emotional rollercoaster of relationships, will collide in the new eight-part drama series Barons. Commissioned by ABC with major production investment from Screen Australia, Barons weaves a compelling story about a group of brave but crazy, 20-something friends, who all have one thing…

Rip Curl Pro Returning to Bells Beach in 2022

Victoria’s world-famous Rip Curl Pro will return to iconic Bells Beach in 2022 under a new three-year agreement secured by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula announced the deal with the World Surf League to continue the tradition at the renowned break near Torquay following the cancellation of…

Blue Crush 2

Directed by Mike Elliott Staring Sharni Vinson, Elizabeth Mathis, Sasha Jackson & Gideon Emery Rated PG Score 3/6 Haunted by the memory of her deceased mother, Dana leaves Malibu behind and heads to South Africa to fulfill her mother’s dream of surfing Jeffery’s Bay. Blue Crush 2 can be described as a non-sequel sequel, which…