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“A powerful piece of work.” Sir Jonathon Porritt

Media & Awards

Awards, reviews, press coverage

Awards, reviews, press coverage

Awards for The Big Sea include:

Best Film: London Surf / Film Festival 2024

Best Campaign: Surfers Against Sewage Awards

Best Film: Jersey Surf Film Festival 2024

Best Soundtrack: London Surf / Film Festival 2024

From a preview screening at UNGA Goals during NY Climate Week to sold out premieres, here’s what they’re saying about The Big Sea:

“One of the most important outdoor films of all times which exposes how deadly environmental racism and the petrochemical industry collides with surfing.” Keme Nzerem BAFTA nominated journalist, Channel 4 News presenter

“The film that changed an industry.” Ian Stewart, Xcel Wetsuits

“…beautifully made and outstandingly delivered – this is quite simply one of the most refreshingly crafted documentaries I’ve seen in a long time… a challenge to anyone, not least the brands, to make a change.” Will Rose, Led By Donkeys

“The most focussed 70 minutes of environmental and social campaigning by surfers ever.” Chris Hines MBE, Surfers Against Sewage Co-Founder 

“A powerful piece of work.” Sir Jonathon Porritt, Environmentalist, Activist, Former Director Friends of the Earth

“A very powerful and important documentary with robust investigative journalism and research. This exposé could be very important in shifting the industry towards alternatives.” Steve Scott, Kendal Mountain Festival Director

“An extraordinary piece of work exploring environmental racism with the power to reframe the conversation and drive real, tangible change. If you think this film is just about wetsuits and surfing, you’re missing the point.” Matt Barr, Looking Sideways 

“So powerful. So well told. So poetic. The engine-message-activism that drives the film is so important, but it’s also very beautiful, with stellar, arresting cinematography.” Jamie Brisick, Award winning filmmaker and writer 

“Life or death journalism the like of which surfing has seldom seen.” Mike Lay, Editor Wavelength Magazine

The Big Sea in the Press: Selected coverage

The Guardian

Surfer Magazine

Looking Sideways: Insights

The Guardian

WGSN podcast

Waterpeople Podcast

Stab 

Looking Sideways Podcast

Beach Grit 

Hell or High Water Podcast

The Swell Season Podcast

Huck

Wavelength

Looking Sideways Substack

Tuttologic