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Welcome to our DVD shop, home to some of the best British surf films available.
Our surf film collection ranges from local (North Devon) adventures in longboarding, to surf trips that cover Britain and even surf inspired Yoga .
So why not take a few minutes to browse through, watch a few trailers and if anything takes your fancy, we offer a range of online methods for purchase.
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Surf DVDs

Half Life Scotland Surf Documentary DVD £3.99 + p&p

Half Life - from the makers of the award winning North Devon surf history.

During 2004, 2005 and 2006, Mark Brindle has been filming the story of Tim, Matt and Dave, three 40-something buddies, partly around their homes in Devon and Cornwall but mostly in the cold and windy surf spots of far North Scotland. With a mix of archive footage from 1993, 1994 and 1998 and new surfing footage and interviews, the story of thier surf trips to Scotland is told - the surfing, the injuries, the locations and the fun! Surfing in the shadow of the nuclear reprocessing plant at Sandside (Dounreay) - would you go in the water if you knew the facts? Check it out and make up your own mind... includes interviews with Andy Cummins from Surfers Against Sewage.

Package design and photography, post production and DVD authoring by Maniac Films Ltd

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IOV Awards 2008  highly commended - best documentary  Surf Stock festival 2008 selected - eye candy award  International film festival of England 2008 selected - best documentary award

DVD-5 Approx running Time: 50 minutes. Widescreen 16:9 aspect. Dolby Digital™ Audio 2ch. PAL All regions. Extras menu with some extra scenes (Sandside Experiment horror short made for the Halloween 14 day challenge 2006). Douglas E Powell music video 'The Ballad of the Roman Road', Surfers Against Sewage beach Litter awareness/raffle prize at Croyde 2008, Substance trailer. MCPS AVP-2 License MF-HL-07
Produced and Directed by Mark Brindle.

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"beautifully filmed" Pitpilot Magazine
"It's my kind of film" Trevor Eyeball Surfcheck
"I loved it!" Rob from Extremeboardshots.com

Featured Surfers on the DVD:
Toby Atkins, Chris Noble, Tim Worboys, Matt Lee, David Edwards, Ken Wells, Paul Irwin and many more.

Featured Music on the DVD:
The Hives, The Gluespots, The Heal, Phobos3, Douglas E Powell, John Browns Body, Peter Bruntnell, AKM, Yopo music

Selected for the Newport International Film Festival December 2008

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North Devon Surf History DVD £3.99 + p&p

Surfing and surf history from the North Devon region, featuring Ralph Freeman, Steve 'Pixie' Godfrey, Alex Baker, Kathleen Spears, Ashley Braunton, Simon Twitchen, Tim Lehan, Gavin Bowden, Jules, Skelly and the shapers from Gulfstream, Ester Spears, Stuart Campbell, DC, Carlo, Lyndon Wake, Angus from the Red Barn, Eddy Knight, Bucky from Lost, Adam Thornton, excellent surf photos from Extreme boardshots, great in-water footage from 'One Day' (see notcalifornia.com) courtesy of Richard Gregory, footage from the Maniac films surf archive, footage from Chris Preston and Matt Biggs. A tightly edited film and winner of two awards. This film has played out at the Croyde Deckchair Cinema and entertained audiences for a number of years now.

There is some wicked music from local North Devon bands The Universe Inspectors, Peter Bruntnell, Jenna Witts, Lee Thommen and Becky Loney, Acid County and Horizon. Featuring video artwork from the kids at Caen Primary School and Braunton Community College which was designed for the Museum of Barnstaple Surfing Exhibition.

Extra Features on DVD - full length surfing sample from 'One Day', trailer for Universe Inspectors DVD, SAS Eco Grom Litter short (extended version with Gary Elkerton), Croyde Point Surfing, trailer for 'State of Play' (new Longboard DVD from Chris Preston), trailer for extremeboardshots.com, trailer for Goldcoast DVD.

A proportion of the proceeds goes to the Woolacombe Surf Life Saving Club, Braunton Community College and Barnstaple Museum.

Now for sale online at Surfers Against Sewage and also available in Redwood surf shop Croyde, plus Genesis surf shop Ilfracombe.

This DVD is the Winner of the Appledore Visual Arts Film Festival 'Best Film' as voted by the Audience and Winner of the South West Media Innovations Award 2007 for 'best collaboration between business and young people'!

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Approx running Time: Main feature: 27 mins. Extra Features: 30 mins. PAL 4:3 ALL Regions.
DVD single layer, Dolby™ 2ch audio. MCPS License. Edited and Produced by MANIAC films ltd

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Winner of Appledore Visual Arts festival best film 2007  Winner of Media Innovations Award South West 2007

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Devon Lanes and Longboards DVD £16.25 + p&p

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Devon Lanes and Longboards is a charity surf film born out of the love of surfing and an appreciation of North Devon, its waves, its people and its places. Devon Lanes and Longboards is a surf film featuring many of the UK's top Longboarders surfing at various beaches around the North Devon area. Starring local surfers including Ben Haworth, Ashley Braunton, Phil Hill and many more. It also features other top Longboarders such as Ben Skinner, Elliot Dudley, James Parry and Adam Griffiths.

"The motivation to complete and publish the film was stimulated by the awful news that my sister was diagnosed with secondary cancers in April 2009. I wanted to show her my love and support by making and dedicating this film to her fight against cancer and to donate all the profits from the film to a charity of her choosing. " Andy Haworth * Now over £5000 has been passed onto Charity from sales of this DVD.

If you are passionate about surfing you will be in 52 minutes of heaven. There is also 8 MP3 tracks that are downloadable thanks to Chris Warner

Final post production (colour grade, slow mo cleanups, titles), DVD authoring, DVD print and duplication by Maniac Films Ltd. Artwork Design by Maniac films and Barret Design.

Running time: 52 Mins
presented in 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
Sound track: English 2.0


"Awesome surf Movie!! It is a Film you must see!" Craig A


"Its fantastic to see some local surfers getting some coverage on some great beaches!" Stu


I could watch your movie 24/7, Andy! What an amazing piece of art! Sweet, mellow, stoked - and speechless. George Ploughwheel


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Notcalifornia DVD £12.95 + p&p

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notcalifornia is a revealing portrait of surfing in and around Brighton. Exploring the five main breaks in the area and vividly expressing the different vibe of each place. Sustained by an amazingly eclectic Brighton based soundtrack.

It was the enthusiasm of the Brighton surfers that got this film made and it shows!

Extra Features include:

Good Morning Cornwall: James Parry, Sam Bleakly, Elliot Dudley and partner and Andy from SAS.
Shimmering Devon: Nick Thorn.
Ashley On A Ten Footer: Ashley Braunton.
The Ginger Hawaiian: Steve PP.
6th World Belly Board Championships: Chris and Martin and all the surfers.
One Day Practice Day: Johnnie, Kat, Sandra, Steve, Graeme, Ben Haworth, Tom and Chris Preston.
The Retro Board Challenge: Elvis, all of his friends and David from A1.
The Bees Are Sharing: all of the flowers in the sand dunes I love you all.

Running time: 52 Mins
Bonus Material: 27 Mins
Main feature presented in 4:3 aspect ratio
Bonus Material presented in 19:9 Widescreen aspect ratio
Sound track: English 2.0


Featurettes:
Pollination: Alex Knox, Dane Peterson and Tyler Hatzikin.

OneDay Promos:1-Maria, Sean, Jules M, Skelly, Doug, Paul, Jules H, Ross, Ben, Al, Jerry, Max and Steve PP

Audio Commentary: Director Richard Gregory and musical collaborator Clive Reeve.

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Surf into Yoga DVD with Rochelle Ballard £14.99 + p&p

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A New Rochelle Ballard Surf and Yoga DVD just released in July 2010

Passionately sprouted from the seeds of surfing, Surf Into Yoga with former WCT Pro-Surfer, Rochelle Ballard is an instructional Yoga DVD, that encourages a growing consciousness of mind, body, spirit, and the footprints we leave on this planet.

The liquid energy of the ocean and inspiration from her surfing guides us into the power of yoga, and the essence of Hawaii.


With the experience of her brother, Hatha Yoga Instructor, Hoku Gordines and Co-producer, Pro Snow boarder Chanelle Sladics, this film takes you through five different yoga sequences, from Hip and Shoulder Opener’s, to Sun Salutation Vinyasasa’s. All captivated by artistic cinematography that embodies the beauty and essence of Hawaii.

Music by: Jack Johnson, John Swift, Donavon Frankentreiter, and Kai Walsh


Total Running Time: 85 Mins, 15 Mins Bonus
DVD Region: None (can be played anywhere in the world)


The Disc is packaged in a Recyclable DVD Case


Bonus includes Music videos Featuring Jack Johnson and Rob Machado


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Fusion - A Film About Surfing In the UK DVD £11.99 + p&p

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Released in June 2010. A film of surfing from the Beaches around Britain.

Fusion is a film about surfing around the beautiful, diverse and wave-rich Coastline of Great Britain, featuring the country’s best at the best spots when there at their best, from the beach breaks of Cornwall to the heaving slabs of Caithness.

If you appreciate good surfing and can relate to the extremes that make the British surf scene truly unique then you'll certainly enjoy this film. Its one of those no-talking visual feasts that you can just sit back and relax watching some sick surfing from the UK. All the places you've heard of - but filmed when they are goin' off!

From the makers of State Of Play . new surfing film and edited by Ross johns. Final post production (colour grading, slow-mo re timing, titles), DVD printing and duplication, DVD authoring by Maniac Films Ltd.

Total Running time approx: 53 Mins
Presented in 4:3 Aspect ratio
Soundtrack: English 2.0

"Mind-Blowing surfing, sick waves and stunning scenery. This film captures British surfing at it's very best"- Oli Adams


"This video is full of amazing footage from the variety of waves on our British coasts. Great surfing with new cutting-edge music. . . What more do you want"- Ben Skinner


"It got me buzzing about home and feeling proud to be British surfer. Why travel abroad?" - Mark Harris


"It's like cold water Indo, you just need patience and a thick wet suit. Ross has captured the moment, so watch this film and go live the dream!"Richie Sills


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Fusion, a film about surfing in Great Britain. from Ross Johns on Vimeo.


State of Play UK Longboard Surf DVD £15.99 + p&p

State of Play - following on from his debut longboarding surf film The Long Way Round - this is the latest surf film from Chris Preston and Ross Johns (filming).A UK longboarding surf film with some great chilled out music.

A new British longboarding surf movie by Chris Preston and Ross Johns
The new movie is an examination of the new crop of British longboarders. Sliders include Ben Skinner, Sam Bleakley, Elliot Dudley, Dan Harris, Ben Haworth, Ashley Braunton and James Parry.

Over the last two years, Chris Preston and Ross Johns have been filming this talented crew of log hopping nasaleers in Devon, Cornwall, California and Morocco.
This is the state of play... We hope you enjoy it.

Package design Al Green. Cover Stills photography Richard Gregory. DVD Authoring and DVD print and duplication by Maniac Films ltd.

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Featured Surfers on the DVD:
Ben Skinner, Sam Bleakley, Elliot Dudley, Dan Harris, Ben Haworth, Richard balding, Chris Webb, Ashley Braunton, Tim Aylett and James Parry and many more.

Featured Music on the DVD:
Even Nine, Isacc Howlett, Oliver Banks, Amanaboutadog, Amy Newton, Stocks & Powell, Joker, Chris Brian and Matthew McAvene.


DVD-5 Approx running Time: 60 minutes. Standard 4:3 aspect. Dolby Digital™ Audio 2ch. PAL All regions. Extras menu with some extra scenes (California and uncut stuff). MCPS AVP-2 License MF-SOP-07
Produced and Directed by Chris Preston and Ross Johns. Extra Filming by Mike Dudley, Andy & Kelly Haworth

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The Journey UK Surf DVD £4.99 + p&p

The Journey surf DVD - following on from his debut surf film SLOP - this is the latest surf film from Tim Wreyford. It follows the fateful journey of one surfer (Terry Crump) following a special map to a secret spot - with lots of great surfing and many pitfalls along the way. Some great comedy moments for the unfortunate Mr Crump. Will he find that elusive secret spot ? Filmed in England, Ireland and Australia.

A very nicely put together surf film - good strong editing style and some great surfing and music. The comedy sections help to break up the movie very well.

copyright 2007 Shakey productions. Package design JM Design. Stills photography Gary Knights.

The Journey - Tim Wreyfords latest UK surf film

DVD-5 Approx running Time: 60 minutes. Standard 4:3 aspect. PAL All regions. Extras menu with some deleted scenes and featurettes. MCPS AVP-2 License MF-TW07
Produced and Directed by Tim Wreyford (timwreyford@hotmail.com). Written by Tim Wreyford and Terry Crump. Replication by Maniac Films ltd.

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Featured Surfers on the DVD:
Terry Crump, Aaron Strong, Luke Palmer, Cliff Cox, Guy Penwarden, Doug Langdon, Andy Gillham, Matt Terry, Gary Knights, Mike Walcroft, Joss Ash, Greg Owen plus many more.

Featured Music on the DVD:
Waxed Apple, Freefall Collective, Tex La Homa, Roads, Butcher Blues Foundation, Clams, G13, Roaming Heights


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Audio Cds

Universe Inspectors One Day EP £7.99 + p&p

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Released way back in July 2009 - the latest studio album from the Universe Inspectors. HD Video clips from the live recording and from the latest gigs coming soon!

Play MP3 samples from the new Studio EP below. The Unis aimed to achieve a sound as close to the Live sound as possible - so they recorded the CD while all playing at the same time. With minimal 'overdubs' they managed 6 tracks in 8 takes in one day.

All tracks © The Universe Inspectors 2009. Recorded & Mixed by Ross Chapple, Adam Smith & Oscar Kusmidrowicz. Executive Producer Lee Thommen. Cover design, print & duplication by Maniac films ltd
Extra information on the new Universe Inspectors web site

Over 40 minutes of wicked sounds including:

  • 1 Guns and Knives (8:35)
  • 2 Mr Nice(6:26)
  • 3 Ideal World (6:25)
  • 4 Universe Inspector (6:52)
  • 5 Love that we had (7:20)
  • 6 Dub Train (8:04)

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    Universe Inspectors Live CD £7.99 + p&p

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    15 years since their last album release ! Finally the Universe Inspectors can be yours to play. The infamous reggae band from Croyde have captured the live sound at the Village Hall and re-mastered three times to get as close to the live feel as possible.

    Recorded and mixed by Al Kendal. Packaged in a special Plastic CD case with double sided colour print featuring Lyrics to four of the tracks. Extra information on the new Universe Inspectors web site

    Sixty minutes of wicked sounds including:

  • Babylon (8:35)
  • The Dream (7:49)
  • Extremes (7:25)
  • Where I want to go (5:58)
  • Do the things (6:50)
  • Party Time (5:33)
  • What I need (9:05)
  • There is a Place (8:16)

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    Books

    The Digital Filmmaking Handbook by Mark Brindle £5.99 + p&p

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    Whether you are already a seasoned director or simply a film fan, this comprehensive guide features everything you need to know to make a digital film: from the basics of capturing footage and planning a shoot, to the more advanced aspects of editing and post-production.

    Clear, step-by-step instruction on the technical aspects of filming with HD and DSLR cameras - including the latest advice on equipment, accessories, and software ? are set alongside tips on the creative aspects - such as effects, making a storyboard and creating and lighting a set.

    Packed with tips and tricks to develop both your artistic flair and your technical know-how, The Digital Filmmaking Handbook is the ultimate resource for all your filmmaking needs.

    An indispensable reference book for all those who are fascinated by film production and by the creative and technical work behind each camera shoot.

    More about the author
    Mark Brindle runs his own film production hire business in Devon, UK. He is a master member of the UK Institute of Videography (IOV) and has won several Media Innovation Awards for his films and DVDs. Mark regularly writes film production articles and camera reviews.

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