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Fructis Style Surf Hair Australian Surf Movie Festival presented by Tooheys Extra Dry

The Fructis Style Surf Hair Australian Surf Movie Festival presented by Tooheys Extra Dry premieres at the North Bondi RSL on October 31, 2007 at 8pm and will tour nationally for three weeks, traveling to 22 venues until November 25.

Film and Event Director Tim Bonython says, “the number one objective of the Fructis Style Surf Hair Australian Surf Movie Festival is to have surf movies on the big screen come seriously alive! There’s no better place than sitting with friends in an auditorium hooting surfers riding giant waves and being part of the surf stoke that surf flicks on a big screen create.”

NEWS AT 26th OCTOBER 2007
The Fructis Style Australian Surf Movie Festival presented by Tooheys Extra Dry has now secured access to the most incredible action from Tasmania's hell wave, Shipsterns Bluff. On 22 October 2007, Shipsterns Bluff erupted with some of the nastiest waves ever surfed there, around 15 to 20 feet, with offshore winds and clear sunny skies.

“The surfing that went down on this day was mind numbing. One mistake and death was a real possibility,” says event director Tim Bonython.

“To add this footage to the festival is the absolute icing on the cake,” says Bonython. With Brook Sylvester's Cyclop's film, 'The One Eyed Monster' and Tim Bonython’s 'Three Days at OURS', the action will be pretty crazy when watching it all on the big screen.

In its sixth year, the Fructis Style Surf Hair Australian Surf Movie Festival has an impressive line-up of surf movies, music and $15,000 in prizes.

THE FILMS:

WILD AUSTRALIA
by Tim Bonython

Wild Australia, produced by Tim Bonython takes the viewer on a 30 year journey of surfing including the legendary Bells 81 big waves right through to the most perfect waves ever surfed this year on the Gold Coast’s Superbank at Coolangatta.

Bonthyon says “I have shot thousands of hours of surfing over the last 30 years and Wild Australia is my pick of the best surfing I have seen in this time”. To bring back the 80’s vibe, Tim is planning to narrate Wild Australia live as he did back in the day when he toured pubs and clubs showing the latest footage with his Super 8 – keeping the punters up to date before the video era.

THREE DAYS at OURS
by Tim Bonython

Sydney’s fearless big wave surfer Mark Mathews is the star of this year’s Australian Surf Movie Festival. Mark’s objective is to surf the biggest and heaviest waves on the planet. OURS, located at Sydney’s Cape Solander (outside Botany Bay) in April 2007 was surfed as big and mean as it gets.

Surfing Ours with Mark Mathews includes the Bra Boy crew of Ritchie Vaculk, Evan Faulks, Koby Abberton and Bronte surfers Kobi Graham and John Dwyer. These fearless surfers tackle some of the nastiest barrels ever surfed in Sydney and for that matter Australia or anywhere else on the planet.

Bonython says “I promise you that when viewing this footage which is our finale you will be blown away by the intensity of the action. This is one serious wave, where really only the gustiest surfers on the planet could take it on. ”

DOWN THE BARREL
by Steve Lawrence

Down the Barrel won The Best Cinematography in this years Surfer Poll and Video Awards in the US run last month. This feature film documents the lives of four unique and talented surfers: Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Kalani Robb and Australia’s Joel Parkinson.

Lawrence and world renowned surf water cameraman Mike Prickett capture surfing from so many unique angles. The entire project is filmed in 16 mm, super 16 mm, and high definition. Amazing underwater barrel shots and masterful jet-ski angles from exotic surf destinations such as Teahupo’o, Tahiti make this movie stand out from the crowd. Bonython enthuses, ‘this film is a really cool flick and fits perfectly to what our film festival represents’.

CYCLOPS, WA 2007
By Brook Sylvester

Mark Mathews catches the heaviest wave ever surfed in Australia at the most feared break, Cyclops.
“Surfing this wave is really is dicing with death,” says Bonython.
Watching this wave on tape will make you squirm, Bonython believes.

BANKRUPT - THE SUPERBANK
By Tim Bonython

April 07 – Probably the most perfect wave on the planet – In this short this man made wave is the star – Never ever has the Superbank looked so flawless. No surfing super stars – just endless perfection.

HURLEY PRESENTS SOUND & VISION – Yadin Nicol profile.

This is the real deal, Australia, Bali, Africa and more! The sights and sounds of remote locations and near death experiences. The movie features Yadin blowing up waves all over the world while his closest peers lend insight into what makes this million dollar maniac tick. From the water to the local watering hole, Yadin is loud and impossible to ignore.

SHORT STORIES – TIM CURRAN profile
By Jason Haynes

Short Stories profiles Californian Pro surfer and musician Timmy Curren. Timmy Curren was the world’s first surfer to pull a full back flip on a surfboard, has competed at the highest level on the WCT and when he is not surfing for the latest Talyor Steele film or competing in an Airshow he is playing music. In a very short time Tim has gone from playing music in his bathroom to playing with the Foo Fighters at the Sydney Opera house. How did this happen? Find out in Short Stories.

LIVE MUSIC:

Sydney band, Tokenview will perform live acoustic tunes in the intermission at most shows. Tokenview is a chilled out pop/rock band with a great vibe.
Check the web site for details of venues Tokenview will be playing.
Have a listen - www.myspace.com/tokenview

Slide Show Intermission – Photography montage by Tracks photographers showcasing some of the world’s best still surfing images.

Win a Surf Trip of a lifetime!

The Surf Travel Company are giving one lucky surfer the opportunity to win a surf trip of a lifetime to the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia aboard Arimbi valued at $5,000. The prize includes flights to Padang, return airport/hotel/boat transfers, 11 nights of luxury on Arimbi with all meals and drinks provided and use of all fishing and snorkeling gear. Plus you will receive one naturalfooted medical kit and 2 weeks insurance with Suresave Global Travel Insurance.

Win Surfboards 1 of 10 surfboards!

Firewire Surfboards in conjuction with Fructis Style Surf Hair,
we will be giving away 4 Firewire Surfboards.

Tooheys Extra Dry will be giving away 5 MR Surfboards.

STC in conjunction with Simon Anderson will be giving away a custom surfboard
with a AUD $100 international gift voucher for use on an international holiday.

Win Sanyo Video Waterproof and dust proof video camera valued at $799.

SAMPLE BAGS:

Everyone who attends the Fructis Style Surf Hair Australian Movie Festival presented by Tooheys Extra Dry will be given a sample bag loaded with samples and goodies from our sponsors.

SPONSORS

FRUCTIS STYLE SURF HAIR
TOOHEY’S EXTRA DRY

BLINDE
SDS
JETTY SURF
HURLEY
SANYO
THE SURF TRAVEL COMPANY

MEDIA PARTNERS

TRACKS MAG
TRIPLE J
FUEL TV
REALSURF
SWELLNET
PODSURF TV
SURF DECALS

ASSOCIATION PARTNERS

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
SURF AID INTERNATIONAL
SURFDECALS.COM

::TOUR SCHEDULE::

SYDNEY

VICTORIA

QUEENSLAND

• Tues 20 Nov | Noosa Bowling Club | Noosa | 8pm

TICKETING:

Adult: $17.50 Pre-booked $20.00 at the door
Children (under 12) $ 12.50 pre-booked $15.00 at the door
Group tickets ( 5 adults) : $75.00 pre-booked only
Family pass ( 2 children + 2 parents) = total of 4 people = $50.00

TICKETS ON SALE NOW - www.asmf.net.au

Contacts
• Film Director: Tim Bonython call 0412500050 or office 02 9973 3842
tbproductions@volatile.com.au

• Event and Ticketing Director: Sandrine Bonython office 02 9918 5300
sandrine@volatile.com.au

• Sales and pr: Phil Osborn 0403091515
posborn@tpg.com.au

• Media & Press Relations: Suzy Anderson 0402 734 173
media@volatile.com.au

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Greg Tingle at the Bondi Beach premier of The Australian Surf Movie Festival

Media Man Australia public thank you to Tim Bonythone, Phil Osborn, Sandrine Bonython, Suzy Anderson, Neal Cameron and Grant Dwyer