Movies

Nathan Fletcher's new flick, "Lavese Las Manos" can be watched in it's entirety by clicking here. Downloadable also!

In theaters May 9th, Surfwise is the story of a family of 11 who left everything to surf around the world in a small camper.

Presenting the newest film from the family that made surf-film history, Wes Brown and T.J. Barrack take us on-location to the beautiful waters of Peru where surfing is a way of life and surfers are worshipped as National Heroes.

Riding the waves off the sparkling shores of Peru is a surfer's dream. Some of the longest left breaking waves in the world combined with the cultural charm, captivated T.J. Barrack and Wes Brown. monterey media is proud to present their newest film from Little House Productions, "Peel: the Peru Project". Set right in the center of this dream, "Peel" takes us to the best surfing spots in Peru; with cinematography that is reminiscent of Wes' grandfather Bruce Brown's work in "The Endless Summer". Capturing the sport so intensely, one can actually feel the breeze that dances across the ocean and the warm water splashing on your skin. When the credits roll, you can nearly say you have experienced surfing in these exotic waters.

Filmed entirely on-location in the beautiful waters of Peru. Including an enchanted visit to Machu Picchu, this surf odyssey fuses unique cultural aspects and electrifying surf footage.

Held on Friday, August 25th with 2 showtimes of 7:00PM and 9:00PM, the screening will be at Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego. At 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA and sponsored by San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. For ticket information click here.

City hopes to build on success with second annual fundraiser

The Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission invites surf enthusiasts, families and community members to the Second Annual Beach Blanket Movie Night! The event will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2006 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Fletcher Cove Park located at 111 South Sierra Avenue

The evening will include screenings of two featured surf films, "Ultimate Sessions" and "Shimmer". Ultimate Sessions, a film by local producer Ira Opper, is a collection of ten historical surf sessions from the most celebrated surf films of the last 30 years. These include Hal Jepsen's "Cosmic Children" (1969), Albert Falzon's "Morning of the Earth" (1972), Scott Dittrich's "Fluid Drive" (1974) and Bill Delaney's "Free Ride" (1975) and Jack Johnson's award-winning “September Sessions” (1999).

"Shimmer" features the girls of Roxy surfing marquee locations from around the globe.

In addition, clips will be seen from Steve Soderberg's "Ocean Fever" (1983), Dittrich's "Amazing Surf Stories" (1986) and Sonny Miller's "Searching for Curren" (1993).

The event is free of charge and will feature a raffle (suggested donation $1.00 per ticket) with amazing prizes ranging from an Electra Townie Bike (donated from B&L Bike and Sport), surfboards (donated by Roxy and Firewire), wetsuits (donated by Op), surf lessons (donated by Surf Diva) and much more.

All proceeds will benefit future Solana Beach Parks & Recreation Commission projects and/or community-building events. Refreshments including Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream, popcorn and baked goods will be available throughout the evening.

Additional information on Solana Beach Blanket Movie Night > >

or contact:
Gerri Retman-Opper, Event Chair (619)-992-5183
Kirk Wenger, Recreation Supervisor (858) 793-2564
Nancy Kerry, Assistant to City Manager (858) 720-2438