Mick Fanning

Mick Fanning

Born: June 13, 1981
in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Michael Eugene Fanning AO (born 13 June 1981) is an Australian former professional surfer. Fanning won the 2007, 2009 and 2013 ASP World Tour. In 2015, he survived a shark attack with what is suspected to be a great white shark during the J-Bay Open finals in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.

Movies for Mick Fanning...

The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe
Title: The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe
Character: Mick
Released: April 3, 2023
Type: Movie
10 years from now, a virus decimates all the world's living creatures. Facing a total extinction event a brilliant geneticist discovers a miracle vaccine that is fast tracked into production, saving the final remnants of humanity. Unfortunately there's one side effect - the vaccine completely erases all memory of surfing from the human mind. Now, it's up to the Surf God Hughie to pull together a team of former greats - guys who dominated the riding of ocean waves - in a last ditch effort to save surfing. Can this bunch of forgotten outcasts work together to create the Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe?
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Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth
Title: Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth
Character: Self
Released: July 5, 2021
Type: Movie
Chris Hemsworth has a real passion for sharks. The Hollywood star talks to experts to find out more about the apex predators of the oceans.
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Becoming Bronson
Title: Becoming Bronson
Released: January 1, 2020
Type: Movie
16-year-old Bronson Meydi grew up in his mum’s restaurant in remote Indonesia – with world-class waves on his doorstep. Will he be the first Indonesian surfer to qualify for the WSL Championship Tour?
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Stab in the Dark
Title: Stab in the Dark
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2019
Type: Movie
Stab Magazine’s annual search for the world’s best surfboard, starring 3x World Champion, Mick Fanning.
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And Two If By Sea: The Hobgood Brothers
Title: And Two If By Sea: The Hobgood Brothers
Character: Himself
Released: April 19, 2019
Type: Movie
The story of iconic professional surfers and identical twins CJ & Damien Hobgood. Their sibling rivalry and struggle to each establish their own identity fueled their careers but ripped their personal and peripheral relationships apart.
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Title: Bluey
Character: Surfer (voice)
Released: October 1, 2018
Type: TV
Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
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Saca - O filme de Tiago Pires
Title: Saca - O filme de Tiago Pires
Character: Mick Fanning
Released: November 10, 2016
Type: Movie
Documentary about the portuguese surfer Tiago Pires.
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You and Me
Title: You and Me
Character: Himself
Released: April 28, 2016
Type: Movie
The extraordinary true story of Barney Miller, an emerging Pro-surfer who became a quadriplegic 17 years ago. Told by doctors he would never use his legs again, Barney defied all medical assessments through grit, self-belief, hard work and sheer guts. When Barney meets and falls in love with Kate, a girl with her own dreams of being a singer, he makes it his mission to only ask Kate to marry him when he can kneel down to propose, stand at the altar and dance at their wedding together.
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Title: Chasing the Shot
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2016
Type: TV
Photographers will go great lengths for the perfect shot. Travel with some of the world's most talented photographers to some of the best and most remote locations in the world on their journeys to capture the perfection.
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4 Waves 1 Hour
Title: 4 Waves 1 Hour
Released: January 1, 2016
Type: Movie
The 2013 ASP World Championship was a battle between Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning that came down to just four waves in two 30-minute heats. Join Mick as he describes his journey to the title.
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Missing
Title: Missing
Released: November 18, 2013
Type: Movie
Taylor Steele’s brand new film – “Missing” – puts ASP World Champion Mick Fanning in some of the most radical places on the planet alongside his good friends John John Florence, Jordy Smith, Matt Wilkinson, and Tom Curren. Under the direction of the world-renowned film-maker, the project takes Mick Fanning out of the competition world of the ASP, gives him a boarding pass with a blank destination and for 21 days he is relocated all over the world with only a passport, suitcase and surfboard at his disposal. As a result, the surfing is special, raw, and some of the best that you’ll see on screen this year. From Africa and Ireland to Central America and Spain, the experience literally is life changing for Mick Fanning.
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Fighting Fear
Title: Fighting Fear
Character: Himself
Released: November 10, 2011
Type: Movie
Told through the eyes of two friends Big Wave Pro-surfer Mark Mathews and MMA fighter Richie 'Vas' Vaculik.
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Title: Momentum
Character: Self
Released: February 13, 2010
Type: TV
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Under The Sun
Title: Under The Sun
Released: January 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Byron Bay and the Gold Coast are two seemingly opposite Australian surf towns. But beneath the surface they are inextricably linked to a multi-billion dollar industry which thrives on the commodification of the surfing lifestyle. With their populations swelling, resources draining, and housing prices going through the roof, where do these two towns go from here? Where does surfing go from here? Under the Sun is a 16mm documentary shot in Byron Bay and the Gold Coast and features incredible surfing from Dave Rastovich, Beau Young, Nat Young and a handful of others as it explores the roots of commercialism that are now so entrenched in surf culture. Be prepared for a dark and compelling narrative amidst beautiful imagery and a kick ass custom soundtrack.
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Absolute Mexico
Title: Absolute Mexico
Released: May 5, 2009
Type: Movie
See insane tube rides; interviews with top pro-surfers and gorgeous footage of one of the biggest days ever filmed at Puerto Escondido. Absolute Mexico is an award winning film captivating combination of water, cliff, and shore angles with epic surfing, massive waves and one of the most beautiful settings in the world.
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For a Few Barrels More
Title: For a Few Barrels More
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
The producers of A Fistful of Barrels and A Bowlful of Chile serve up another slice of 'Somewhere', and this time it's all Bagus! The ASP World Tour descends on Bali in search of Indonesian barrels, babes and Bintangs. In what was possibly the least mysterious event location in the short history of The Search campaign, Rip Curl opted to pay the boys of the Top 44 back for last year's Chilean hell-trip and hold this year's Somewhere event in the well-tracked, and in this case, well-oiled waters off of Bali. Far be it from us to be the spoilers, though. If you can't figure out where these perfectly groomed left-hand barrels are, do the legwork yourself and you'll reap the rewards. Relax and enjoy watching Kelly Slater completely dominate the rest of the Top 44, before bowing out and letting the young Turks have their day. The all-Hawaiian final featured Bruce Irons besting Freddy P to retire comfortably from the Tour in the knowledge that he's got what it takes to take home a win.
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Bustin' Down the Door
Title: Bustin' Down the Door
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 25, 2008
Type: Movie
During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South Africa sacrificed everything and put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. With a radical new approach and a brash colonial attitude, these surfers crashed headlong into a culture that was not ready for revolution. Surfing was never to be the same again.
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Rubber Soul 2
Title: Rubber Soul 2
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
The film features Rip Curl’s leading surfers, including Mick Fanning, Owen Wright, Taylor Knox, Matt Wilkinson, Ricky Basnett, Stuey Kennedy, and Steph Gilmore, showing up and blowing up at a host of cold water waves around the world.
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Lightning Strikes
Title: Lightning Strikes
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Follow Mick Fanning as he rips his way through 10 stops on the ASP Dream Tour and his first ever ASP World Title.
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Down the Barrel
Title: Down the Barrel
Character: Himself
Released: September 7, 2007
Type: Movie
The essence of surfing is an elusive ideal. Part sport, part state-of-mind; an avenue for self-expression, a metaphor for freedom; a ritual, a competitive event, a dangerous journey, a dance. Nature supplies the power, and with the proper balance of respect and resistance, we enjoy the ride. From the North Shore of Oahu, to the end of the road in Tahiti. From Australia to California, from Florida to France, the world's greatest surfers share their insights, and show us how - and why -- it's done. Their skill, and the thrill of the experience, are captured as never before in this documentary. What is the secret to surfing's global appeal? The answer is revealed by Florida's Kelly Slater, California's Rob Machado, Hawaii's Kalani Robb and Australia's Joel Parkinson, through their own voices, in DOWN THE BARREL. The sport of Surfing is displayed for what it is. WITHOUT SCRIPT. WITHOUT ANIMATION. WITHOUT HYPE.
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A Bowlful of Chile
Title: A Bowlful of Chile
Released: January 2, 2007
Type: Movie
From the producers of A Fistful of Barrels comes a new video featuring an entirely new wave. The small town of Arica, Chile hosts the ASP World Tour's Top 44 at Ex Isla Alacrans during the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile. Following hot on the heels of last year's epic sessions at the Mexican pointbreak known only as La Jolla, The Search extends its one-of-a-kind Floating License to South America, where the world's best face-off with one of the most challenging waves to ever host a World Tour event. What started out as a question mark became one of the greatest slab duels ever held, complete with heat-ending injuries and the spectacle of the world's best dry-docked on the shallow Chilean reef, leaving some holding their bandaged heads and others simply shaking theirs at a wave compared to both Pipeline and Teahupo'o for it's ferocity.
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Stranger Than Fiction
Title: Stranger Than Fiction
Character: Himself
Released: January 2, 2007
Type: Movie
Is pro surfing a complete lie? Is modern wave-riding being faked for glory and profit? Is Dane Reynolds actually a robot? With trademark humour and a trend-setting soundtrack, Taylor Steele's latest genre-defining action flick pulls back the curtain on pro surfing's deepest, darkest secrets.
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Fitty Fitty
Title: Fitty Fitty
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Almost a decade ago, Tracks Magazine took Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson & Dean Morrison on their first ever Indo boat trip together. The three good friends were all still juniors. Today, things have changed slightly with the global surf stardom & the Cooly trio criss-crossing the planet for years, each traveling their own distinct path. Another two week Indo boat trip with friends and waves was needed. No contest, no pressure, no nothing, just all time memories. A unique surf film from the 3 degrees crew. The surfers and the producers finally back together again, exclusively shot on HD, a real insight into the Cooly kids. Its 3 Degrees meets September Sessions.
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Mixed Tape - Bobby: Volume 1
Title: Mixed Tape - Bobby: Volume 1
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Starring: Bobby Martinez, Mick Fanning, Rob Machado. Tonino Benson, Ben Bourgeois, Brad Gerlach, Jay "Bottle" Thompson, Paul Fisher, Leigh Sedley, Evan Valiere, Sean Moody, Nutty Betet. Also Featuring: Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson The Hobgoods, Andy & Bruce Irons, Taj Burrow And Occy.
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Tropical Punch
Title: Tropical Punch
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Welcome to Tropical Punch, a VIP cocktail party on the island of Tahiti with 45 of the world's best on the guest list. Enjoy Access All Areas treatment to the mind blowing sessions that transpired during the 2007 Billabong Pro. Headlining acts include Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Taj Burrow, Mick Fanning, Bruce Irons and Joel Parkinson. Throw some fruit in the blender and get comfortable because no matter where you are, this is where the party's at.
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Chasing Dora
Title: Chasing Dora
Released: January 21, 2006
Type: Movie
Chasing Dora is the story of three California surfers who decided to bring to life an epic challenge thrown down by one of surfing's greatest stylists, the renowned maverick, Miki Dora, who died in 2002 at age 67. Dora was one of the sport's iconic figures. He railed against the commercialization of surfing, yet endorsed one of the best-selling surfboard models of the mid-'60s surf boom; he decried competitive surfing, yet still chose to enter some, and floated schemes to promote others; he shunned publicity, yet managed to use the surf media to create an almost mythic persona for himself. Chasing Dora takes on one of his radical ideas--that the ultimate test of a truly great surfer would be in a contest for the longest wave ridden, on a self-made wooden board, with no equipment or accessories that stemmed from the industrial age--no plastics, no neoprene suits, no surf leashes.
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A Fistful of Barrels
Title: A Fistful of Barrels
Released: January 2, 2006
Type: Movie
A FISTFUL OF BARRELS is the first surf film of its kind...it wont be the last! Seven Films Presents A FISTFUL OF BARRELS SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The ASP held the Rip Curl Search WCT SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The best swell in ten years served up perfect 6-8 foot barrels for the 44 best surfers in the world. SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...This wave awaits you!
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Critically Acclaimed
Title: Critically Acclaimed
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
"Critically Acclaimed" is a movie featuring the world's greatest surfers. Two years in the making and a trip around the world Critically Acclaimed brings the most exotic surf locations and exciting surfers into your living room. Featuring exclusive free surfing sections of Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds, Geoff Brack, Dean Morrison, Jamie O'Brien, Chris Ward, Bruce Irons, Andy Irons, Tim Curran, Kelly Slater. Filmed on Location in Tahiti, Australia, France, Hawaii, California, East Coast
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América do Surf
Title: América do Surf
Released: April 22, 2005
Type: Movie
Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Chile are countries visited on this incredible trip through Latin America. Excellent waves, impressive maneuvers and the best surfers, always accompanied by great music, culture and beautiful people. Come and discover the Americas of Surf, and understand why Latinos are so proud of this blessed continent, bathed by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with incredible variations in climates, swells and wave formations. Embark on this trip, and enjoy amazing peaks such as: Cacimba do Padre, Floripa, Garopaba, El Gringo, Poema Point, Punta Hermosa, Todos os Santos and many others.
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RB5x - A New Pick up Game for Surfing
Title: RB5x - A New Pick up Game for Surfing
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
The Red Bull 5X asks the question, “What is good surfing?” The answer is –it’s up to you. Here’s how it works: Round up five surfers and head to your favorite break. Throw in $5 each, paddle out, and surf for 90 minutes straight. Then, judge each other on these five criteria: torque, boost, push, mojo and combo. The winner gets the cash. But more importantly, the winner gets the respect.
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Inner Vision From The Search
Title: Inner Vision From The Search
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
A journey that takes you through unchartered waters to locations never surfed before…Exploration, epic waves and award winning performances by some of the world’s best surfers. Featuring incredible footage by world renowned cinematographer Jon Frank and directed by Brendan Macaloon, INNERVISIONS from The Search takes a look at the search for perfect, uncrowded waves in remote corners of the globe.
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A Day in the Life
Title: A Day in the Life
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Shot in virtually every corner of the earth and shinning an alternate light on the sport of surfing, the film shows how diverse every surfers life is, "A Day In The Life..." could be described as a tale of classic short stories. Shot on brilliant 16-mm film and video, the film has a great blend of water shots and land footage. The variety of camera angles does a great job of capturing the "Surfer's Eye" view. Unique in structure, the film shows just how different the life of every surfer can be. Metallica make a guest appearance in the film and provide music to the soundtrack. The group's guitarist, Kirk Hammett, is featured on the front cover of the DVD.
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Crossing the Line
Title: Crossing the Line
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
A Grass Shack Productions first release, is an up-close and personal look at Bruce Irons and the Kauai Boys, both at home and abroad. This movie proves that there must be something in the water, literally, of this Hawaiian island that breeds world-class surfers. Bruce, Andy, Dustin Barca, Kamalei Alexander, Reef Macintosh, Adam Guy and Chava are just a few of the boys holding it down in macking barrels and outrageous free-surf sessions. Just for kicks, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Sunny Garcia, Taj Burrow, Joel Parkinson and Cory Lopez join the fun from Tahiti to Pipe to Indo, while Bruce and Andy steal the show. Crossing The Line serves notice that the younger of the Irons brothers is ready for his moment in the competitive spotlight!
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Frame Lines
Title: Frame Lines
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
"Frame Lines" features 45 minutes of Billabong's best including, Parko, Rasta, Occy, Egan, Andy Irons, Taj, Margo, Dorian, Dylan Longbottom, Donavon Frankenreiter, and some special guests. A quality number with great tunes from artists like, Pacifier, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, and Grinspoon. Strickland is a lover of digital effects who's clearly learned some new tricks since his first vid, "Evolv."His editing style gives an original spin to one of the better vids to be released this year.
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Global
Title: Global
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Sure to be an instant classic, "global" pulls no punches in bringing you' all the best surfing from around the world without all the hype and gimmicks. Shot on location in Europe; The United States, Africa and Central America. Global showcases the best surfing on the planet.
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Back in Town
Title: Back in Town
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Back In Town visits exotic locations, capturing exclusive sessions with the world's best surfers. From perfect 10-foot barrels in Tahiti and Hawaii to the epic beach breaks of France, Australia and Brazil. Back In Town has something for everyone! Hop on the Frieden bus and enjoy the best surfers in the world ripping exotic locations worldwide! Locations: Australia, Tahiti, France, South Africa, Hawaii and Brazil.
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Campaign
Title: Campaign
Released: December 3, 2003
Type: Movie
Pro surfers are the solution in coorporate marketing. As they say in the ad game, Surfing sells. Campaign is a comedy that mocks corporate America combined with the most mind blowing surfing of today.
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3 Degrees
Title: 3 Degrees
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
A Matty Gye Film This film puts you in the backseat for a ride into the Australian future. Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning and Dean Morrison take you into their world around the globe during an entire year through the WCT tour in addition to some epic footage of the renowned superbank.
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Rise Above
Title: Rise Above
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Rise Above is the first surfing video released from Seven Films. Directed by Ryan Ray and D. Miele, Rise Above features: Hawaii’s Winter 2002/2003–Backdoor, Off The Wall, Rocky Point and Pipeline featuring standout performances by Joel Parkinson, Andy Irons, Shane Dorian, Taj Burrow and everyone else who was ripping! Exclusive Mentawais boat trip footage of young guns Sean Moody, Brian Pacheco, Jason Shibata & Geoff Brack (and of course, Gavin Beschen) Mick Fanning, Mike Losness & …more Jamie O’Brien on The Search in Indonesia West Oz with CJ & Damien Hobgood, Andy Irons and more… 2002 Freesurf sessions at J-Bay, including a standout performance by Kelly Slater Shane Dorian solo dominating a ledging South African right-hander Andy Irons’ Pipe Masters win and his World Championship moment California’s Winter 2003, focusing on Orange County’s favorite right-hand barrel.
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Windows
Title: Windows
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Follow Mick Fanning as he cruises Coolangatta, Jamie O'Brien living large on the North Shore, and Nathan Hedge at home in North Narrabeen. Share a day in their lives and then join them on The Search as they explore a remote island chain in the South Pacific. Along the way WINDOWS reveals some of the most stunning surfing visuals ever captured on celluloid, from Manoa Drollet towing in at Teahupo'o to Kieren Perrow charging a mysto reef in North West Australia. All the action is accompanied by original music composed for the project by Sydney percussionist and renowned Shark Island charger Terepai Richmond and long-time collaborator Sam Dixon. Additional tunes include emerging Australian rockers Jet (described as "No. 1 must-see band... one of the best things we've heard all year" by NME magazine) and Los Angeles alternative hip-hop trio Black Eyed Peas.
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Radio Waves
Title: Radio Waves
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Here’s the Pitch: Let’s not fight the conventional surf video format, but embrace it — combining the world’s best surfers and the world’s best spots with tough, driving tunes. Hollywood Connection: {{{Rocky}}} V: At first you’re thinking, “Not another one!”, but somehow you find yourself sticking around to see how it all turns out. Best Actor: Shane Dorian. With so many good surfers — a certain 44 to be exact — it’s hard to claim one as the absolute best, but Dorian consistently pops up and out around the world, letting us know he’s still here and in championship form. Supporting Cast: Kelly, AI, Gavin, Cory, Bruce, Wardo, Occy, Taj, Joel, and Fanning. Score: Queens of the Stone Age, BT and the Roots, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Galactic, etc…
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Fanning the Fire
Title: Fanning the Fire
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
"He's good competitively. He's exciting as a free surfer. Mick's got a big future for sure. "-Kelly Slater (Typically bland,). "He surfs that good it actually pisses people off."-Joel Parkinson (typical Ozzie,), "Mick Fanning rips". Fanning The Fire is an incredible document of the beginning of what was to become a very illustrious career.
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Absolute Chile
Title: Absolute Chile
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
In this follow-up to Absolute Mexico, director Joshua Pomer explores the northern coast of Chile. There we find an all-star crew heading south for some big wave tow surfing. Interviews and great surfing from the cast. Joel Parkinson steals the show with his standup no grab backside tubes. Taylor Knox puts on a display of raw power through his use of rail turns. Cory Lopez shines in the ease of backdooring the wave. Absolute Chile brings us the unique perspective of the surfers featured. Cory Lopez, Bobby Martinez and Pancho Sullivan explain the razor sharp reef and the history of surfing in Chile. Then the all-star crew heads to a wave know as The Fish Factory, where the wave doubles up and spits. Some fantastic rides and even more spectacular wipeouts. In part two of the film we travel to Southern Chile for a big wave riding experience with the likes of Shane Dorian, Greg Long and Chile legend Ramon Navaro.
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This Way Up
Title: This Way Up
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Surf Movie presented by Rip Curl
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The Movement
Title: The Movement
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
If this movie doesn't amp you up you might be dead! Shot by asl's super vid kid Kai Neville with partner in crime Dion Agius. The Movement showcases contemporary ripping from the world's best surfers. And as well as all the bonus extras you've come to expect, there's cool mini flicks from Billabong and Quiksilver.
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A Common Thread
Title: A Common Thread
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
"A Common Thread" is an action documentary showcasing the lives and talents of a diverse group of surfers throughout the world. From the perfect rights at jeffery's bay to the shifty pits at pipeline, it follows various characters ranging from top professionals to the surfing stockbroker. "A Common Thread" is an artful production that captures the powerful allure and passion of surfing as a lifestyle. Starring: Rob Machado, Taylor Easley, Simon Nicholson, Keli Campbell, Ian Walsh, Maz Quinn, CJ Kanuha, and Shane Dorian. Also featuring: Chad Campbell, Cully Chestnut, Darieus Legg, Peter Nicholson, Travis Logi, Sean Holmes, Taj Burrow, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Conan Hayes, Jordy Brough, Casey Brown, Tonino Benson, Jared Willaford, Andy Irons, Tory Barron, Tamayo Perry, Branden Dias and Bruce Irons.
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Options Volume One: Delinquent Habits - Mick is Back
Title: Options Volume One: Delinquent Habits - Mick is Back
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie