Jeffreys Bay has come a good distance from its roots as a rural farm city identified for its good waves. Now recognised as one of many world’s premier surf spots, it’s the main focus of a brand new documentary from Corona Studios.
From left to proper – Matthew McGillivray; Molly Picklum; Mayor of Kouga Municipality, Hattingh Bornman; x2 Time J-Bay Winner, Jordy Smith who featured in Corona Studios movie, Feeling J-Bay; Sarah Baum; and Luke Thompson.
Nature and identification
Titled Feeling J’Bay, the quick documentary is much less about browsing and extra about what occurs when nature, identification, and neighborhood come collectively. From dolphins threading the backline at dawn to the sound of hand-carved boards hitting water, the movie captures the spirit of a spot the place time slows and life feels lighter.
Premiered as a part of Corona’s 100-year celebration and new international 0.0% alcohol beer partnership with the World Surf League (WSL), the screening passed off at Casa Corona, overlooking Supertubes – the legendary wave that constructed the city and sits on the coronary heart of the movie.
Shot in and round Jeffreys Bay’s famed level break, Feeling J’Bay weaves aerial photographs, historic surf clips, and intimate interviews with locals, legends, and artists into a visible meditation on the wave — and the individuals who have lived and surfed its story.
“I grew up with this wave proper outdoors my door. It taught me the whole lot — self-discipline, pleasure, perception,” stated skilled surfer Joshe Faulkner who shares his story within the movie. “Seeing our tales advised like this jogs my memory that J-Bay is greater than anybody surfer. It’s a sense that belongs to all of us.”
Directed by Peri VP, the movie additionally options voices and visuals from throughout the city’s previous and current, together with surf business pioneer Cheron Kraak, skilled surfers Jordy Smith and Mike February, and writer-freediver Amal Perrotin.
“With this movie, the aim actually was to seize the sensation of J-Bay from completely different views,” stated Peri “It’s an ode to the magic and intrigue of this iconic wave and the neighborhood round it.”
“There are few breaks on earth that carry the soul of browsing like Jeffreys Bay,” stated Melanie Nicholson, head of brand name, Corona South Africa. “As we rejoice a century of Corona and 130 years of South African Breweries, this movie is an invite to reconnect with nature, neighborhood and people golden-hour moments that remind us why we fell in love with the ocean within the first place.”
Additionally featured is Corona content material creator and surf coach Wade Schouw, who’s keen about serving to folks by means of surf and skate tradition.
TVC Credit
Filming:
- Director: Peri VP
- Producer: Anco Henning
- Editor: Will Bendix
- DOP: Alan Van Gysen
- Featured so as of look: Mikey February, Alab Van Gysen, Cheron Kraak, Jordy Smith, Amal Perrotin, Joshe Faulkner, Wade Schouw
- Cinematographers: Erins Ohlhoff, Nuck Cristy, Corne Snyders, Kevin Jansen, Steve Benjamin, Ian Thurtell, Larry Levin
- Drone Footage: Will Bendix
On behalf of Corona:
- Head of brand name: Melanie Nicholson
- Advertising supervisor: Tongai Jinda
Publish manufacturing:
- Editor: Will Bendix
- Assistant editor: Tumelo Rankoe
- Colourist: Nic Apostoli
- Graphic designer: Henriette Tronson
- On-line/Title design: Charmaine Greyling, Darian Simon, Zaheer Seedat
- Last combine: Kyle Koekemoer
Particular due to: Now Now Media, WSL, Seashore Music Visitor Home, At The Seashore Visitor Home The Inexperienced Room, Emma Smith, Matt McGillivray, Trevor Hansen, Consolation & Fame, StrangeLove Studios, Stress Cooker Studios.
