A Surfer’s International Movement to
Protect Dolphins and Whales
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SurfWriter Girls Sunny Magdaug and Patti Kishel encourage those who care about protecting dolphins, whales and the ocean to attend the Newport Beach Film Festival and see Minds in the Water on Saturday, April 28th. It will be screened at 1:45 p.m. in the Triangle Square Cinemas at 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.
Newport Beach Film Festival
From Visit Newport Beach
Minds InThe Water is an extraordinary Award-Winning feature-length documentary following the quest of professional surfer Dave “Rasta” Rastovich and his friends to protect dolphins, whales and their ocean environment that they all share. Through Dave's journey—an incredible five-year adventure spanning the globe from Australia to the Galapagos, Tonga, California, Alaska and Japan—we see one surfer’s quest to mobilize his community to help protect the ocean and its inhabitants.
Dave Rastovich Surf Hawaii
From SVNews
This movement has blossomed into an international cause of like minds. The film captures a key moment in one person’s life when apathy is no longer an option.
SurfWriter Girls Sunny and Patti learned that Minds in the Water is an epic tale of one man's transformation from apathy to activism that is both beautifully and brilliantly directed and narrated by Justin Krumb and written by longtime Surfer magazine editor Steve Barliotti
Dolphin with Surfer
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The film emphasizes the duty of each individual to take a stand and has an empowering message for all concerned citizens to become involved in the protection of the world's oceans.
Surfers For Cetaceans ambassador and pro-surfer Chris Del Moro joined the film crew in a sailing mission down the coast of Australia to raise awareness about plastic pollution and the threats facing migrating humpback whales. According to Del Moro, "The global collective of surfers and human beings and groups around the world can really step up and aid in this whole process. It's not just about Dave, it's about everyone."
Whale
From Bee Happy 123
"As ocean people, it is our privilege to be the custodians of our coastlines. The film documents our attempt at fulfilling that role as we travelled to surfing locations around the world. Cetaceans are the ultimate and original surfers. They are our ocean kin and it is our role to do what we can to protect their well being." ~ Dave Rastovich
The message of Minds in the Water is twofold: that one individual has the power to inspire people to take action and make a difference and that ocean-minded people must become responsible stewards of their coastal environment.
Northern Right Whale Dolphins
From Scarff
Krumb, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, is a supporter of the non-profit Surfrider Foundation. He said, "My interest in doing this film about Rasta's journey from observer to activist really stems from my own love of the ocean. Growing up in Huntington Beach made me realize early on in life how special our coastlines are and that we need to protect them for future generations."
Whale Watching
From Yeimaya
"Dave's mission is really my own and we hope that others feel the same way. If this film can help further that idea then we can show the world what a powerful collective the surfing community really is."
SurfWriter Girls spoke to Seth Matson, the associate producer of Minds in the Water and its graphic designer for the movie posters, DVD art, promotional materials and creator of the film’s Web site.
When Matson's long-time, childhood friend Krumb asked him to come on board the project Matson said he didn’t blink an eye. “It’s fun to be able be an associate producer and create graphic designs in the sport you grew up loving so much. I love surfing and dolphins and whales. Surfing at the Huntington Beach Pier whenever a dolphin or porpoise showed up in the lineup it would just make my day… whether the waves were perfect or just blown out junk. So working on this film was a win-win situation for me.”
Minds in the Water is currently screening throughout Europe, Australia and the U.S. The film was selected as the opening night feature for the 2011 Artivist Film Festival in Hollywood, where The Humane Society of the United States served as the presenting sponsor. HSUS experts joined the filmmakers for a Q&A after the screening to discuss the plight of marine mammals.
Minds in the Water Filmmakers
From Artivist.com
The documentary continues to screen at universities, beach communities, and film festivals around the world and recently won the Environmental Film of The Year Award at the Byron Bay Film Festival.
For more information about Minds in the Water or to order tickets, please go to the Newport Beach Film Festival website. Tickets are $12.
So, grab some popcorn, and SurfWriter Girls Sunny and Patti will save you a seat on the aisle!
Red and White Popcorn Box
From Nati Elogia
So, grab some popcorn, and SurfWriter Girls Sunny and Patti will save you a seat on the aisle!
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It is truly each of our responsibilities. Unfortunately we forget that no being is better than the other but only depend on each other for one life.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to attend the Newport Beach Movie Festival to see "Minds in the Water!" It looks like an interesting film! Thank you for the recommendation and the detailed information :).
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ReplyDeleteI want to watch the movie now.