World Premiere
World Premiere
OFFICIAL SELECTION OF THE 71ST SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL
FINALIST OF THE DOCUMENTARY AUSTRALIA AWARD
BONSAI FILMS presents
in association with CRASH HOUSE PICTURES
a BRICK STUDIOS PRODUCTION
A DANIEL FENECH film
THE BLIND SEA is an inspirational and breathtaking documentary about Australian Matt Formston, 3x World Champion blind surfer.
Diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five, Matt shares some of his processes that have enabled him to succeed at the highest level - both in and out of the water, despite facing a lifetime of judgment and prejudice.
This thought- provoking account explores the remarkable career of one of the greatest blind surfers of all time.
With only 3% vision remaining, Matt aims to inspire the next generation.
With insights from World Champions Layne Beachley AO, Sam Bloom, Joel Parkinson and big wave legends Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca and Dylan Longbottom, the film follows Matt around the world, as he pushes his mettle to the limits and attempts his most fearsome and dangerous challenge yet, breaking the world record for a blind surfer and surfing the monster waves of Nazaré.
PRESENTED BY
Documentary Australia Award
YEAR
2024
CLASSIFICATION
All Ages
COUNTRY
Australia
LANGUAGE
In English
DIRECTOR
Daniel Fenech
PRODUCER
Heath Davis, Erin Fenech, Daniel Fenech, Dylan Longbottom, Nicola Nossal
CAST
Matt Formston, Dylan Longbottom, Layne Beachley AO
SCREENWRITER
Daniel Fenech
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Chris Bland ACS
EDITOR
Daniel Fenech
PREMIERE
World Premiere
GENRE
Australian Films, Documentary, Sport, Disability
COMPANY CREDITS
Australian Distributor: Bonsai Films
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