Discover the evolution of Surfing & Surf Culture…
“Immerse yourself in surfing’s historic cultural history….It’s all connected.”
Produced by Filmmaker, Richard Newman & Bill Eddy
We invite you to participate in our historic new documentary film. – Let’s start a conversation!
Watch the “trailer” for our film, and then you will see why we chose the title, “Addicted to Joy.”
Watch this short video to learn more about our new franchise… “Addicted to Joy” will serve as our “Pilot” film for a new franchise. We’re in production for over 30 all new, passionate, and in-depth 20-30 minute interviews, and each with their own title, and music…
What is Addicted To Joy?
“Addicted to Joy” is a ‘Message Movie’ with International appeal, that Showcases the “Spirit and Soul” of surfing’s colorful heritage, and the remarkable people that shaped the “Soul of Surfing, and Surf Culture.”
-Stories about the ‘Heart,’ and the ‘Heart’ drives a lot of things…
-A film that embraces ‘All Cultures,’ and ‘Every Generation.’
-An indispensable asset of American Culture…
Discover the evolution of “Surfing and Surf Culture”..
Riding waves on a wooden board dates back to the 12th century Polynesians… When they arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in the 5th century AD, they brought their traditions with them.
In Hawaii, surfing, wave sliding, or he’e nalu, was The Sport of Kings, and was for royalty only. There was a societal and spiritual meaning to the people, making it immensely important to their culture..
Royalty surfed with ‘Olo’ boards, that were long and narrow, reaching lengths of 18-20 feet. The ‘alaia’ boards were short and were for the commoners. Surfboards were made out of koa, ulu, and willi-willi (Hawaiian balsa wood.)
An industry was born that grew up in garages and backyards.
We honor these people, and their Shared Stories…
Their stories and that history are about the “Human Element,” and the “Human Spirit.“ They were free to do what they loved.
Featuring in-depth, personal, respectful, and unrestricted interviews, and support imagery. They shared a deep respect for each other, for nature and for the ocean.
Celebrated surfing legend, Billy Hamilton told us, “Back then, we were looked as bums, because we were just too free. We had a license to fly, and we did.”
Australia’s surfing luminary, Wayne Lynch said, “It’s all about relationships at all levels, and an amazing cultural connection, with depth, with meaning, and with continuity”…
“If you don’t know your history, and don’t understand your culture, you wind up with chaos..”
Film’s Featured Legends
Meet the legendary surfers and preeminent craftsmen that dedicated their lives to be free and happy. We filmed and interviewed over 35 of these remarkable people.
The interviews are honest, in-depth, and passionate. They were the authors of the evolution of “Surfing and Surf Culture,” in the ocean, and in the natural world…
Joyce Hoffman
First female international surfing star. first female to be sponsored. Hoffman dominated women’s surfing during the 60s. Joyce trained religously, and expected to win every surf contest she entered. Hobie Alter designed her own signature surfboard model – the first ever for a female surfer…
Wayne Lynch
Celebrated Australian surfer and shaper. – Wayne was a key figure in the ‘shortboard revolution during the 1960s, early 70s, and beyond. Surfboards went from the majestic 10 foot boards to the full-bore creative, and highly maneuverable 7 foot boards. He told us, “I don‘t see surfing as a sport at all, I see it as a way of life.”
Paul Strauch
Hawaiian born, champion longboard surfer in the 60s. Paul developed a nose riding stance for larger waves, known as “The Cheater Five.” The rider squats down over the back foot, while extending the front foot towards the nose.
Paul was also a member of Duke Kahanamoku’s Surf Team. He was inducted into the “Surf Walk Hall of Fame in 2015.
Bill Hamilton
Master surfer and shaper – Bill started surfing in 1959 at Dana Point Harbor. With surfing, as with many things in life, style is everything, and Bill had style, and aka, “The Jesus of Cool.” In 1976, he was chosen to do the surfing for Jan Michael Vincent’s character in the celebrated film, “Big Wednesday.”
Darrick Doerner
One of the true spirits, and pioneers of Big Wave Tow-in surfing at Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. He lives on the North Shore of Oahu, and continues to be an extreme wave rider, and serves on the Hawaiian Water Patrol. Darrick said,
“You have to put your time in to feel the magic. Mother Nature is all about freedom, and I got to compete with Mother Nature.”
Gerry Lopez
Hawaiian-born Master Surfer and surf board builder. Gerry is often referred to as, “Mr. Pipeline,” because his smooth and graceful riding was in contrast with those powerful waves of The Pipeline. He also serves as an ‘Ocean Ambassador’ for Patagonia. Recently, Gerry said, “For me, it was always about the wave. You need to respect the energy in the wave. If you don’t, you get spanked – hard and quickly.”
“Addicted to Joy”
59 minutes 24 seconds
Original Historical Content and 30 Exclusive Interviews. “Addicted to Joy” TM. – USPTO Registered TM. Original Proprietary Music. – Main and End Titles. Clearances and Rights for all Historical Images, Interviews & music.
30 Interviews
In-Depth Surf Legend Interviews
We are producing over 30 all new 15 – 25 minutes, rich, and in-depth interviews with these men and women. Each interview has original music, main and end titles. Clearance and Rights for all historical images, Interviews & music.
OUR FILM HAS BEEN FEATURED ON:
“Addicted to Joy” – Business Model…
We believe our film can be configured into multiple revenue streams:
Meet The Producers…
Richard Newman
Respected Filmmaker and Director
Partner, New-Eddy Media Productions
“The opportunity to produce this film has been life changing. I am honored and proud that the passion that is transmitted in the story, interviews and visuals is food for my heart and soul everyday. I am grateful to have had the privilege to tell this story”
Bill Eddy
Founder, “Aloha Eddy Company”
Partner, New-Eddy Media Productions
“Working with Filmmaker, Richard Newman, has been a joy! He is authentic and has a gift for interviewing notable people.”
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