Creative direction and design for arts, media and lifestyle companies.
Creative direction and design for arts, media and lifestyle companies.
AWAY, my debut as a filmmaker, is a short documentary that looks at NYC's surfing subculture through three female Rockaway Beach surfers. The film explores what it is to have a deep commitment and love of a sport, delving into the inherent challenges that surfing in NYC brings. The film was an official selection at 10 film festivals around the world and continues to screen at various surf and non-surf-related events.
Film credits: Directed and Produced by Elisa Bates; Cinematography by Dan Hedges and David Sosnow; GoPro Camera footage by: George Bates: Edited by Stephanie Gould; Music by Sean Eden; Sound Mix by Jeff Seelye.
AWAY is a short documentary film that shines a light on NYC's surfing subculture told through the unexpected stories of three female Rockaway Beach surfers.
The film explores what it is to have a deep commitment and profound passion for a sport, delving into the inherent joys and challenges of surfing itself and also of surfing in NYC.
The women bring a unique perspective to preconceived notions of the female surfing community, creating a compelling story that reveals their indomitable spirit and provides insight into the transformative impact of surfing on their lives.
Official Selection in: New York Surf Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Queens World Film Festival, Aotearoa Surf Film Festival, San Diego Surf Film Festival, Board Shorts Film Festival, Pop-up Surf Film Festival, Never Stop Surf Film Festival, New York Open Film Festival
Film Credits
Directed and Produced by Elisa Bates; Cinematography by Dan Hedges and David Sosnow; GoPro Camera footage by: George Bates: Edited by Stephanie Gould; Music by Sean Eden; Sound Mix by Jeff Seelye.