23rd Annual International Ocean Film Festival- Online Film Program 2026

Online Screening - Program #5 Waves of Courage

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From Brazil to Tahiti to Puerto Rico, this program follows surfers driven by passion, resilience, and a deep connection to the ocean. A young athlete chases her Olympic dream while navigating the challenges of a male dominated sport. A big wave surfer pushes the limits of focus and fear in pursuit of the perfect ride. And a pioneering woman transforms her love of surfing into a life of service, protecting others and reshaping her community. Together, these stories celebrate courage, determination, and the powerful pull of the sea.

The life story of Tainá Hinckel, a prominent Brazilian professional surfer, unfolds through dives into her memories, woven together with intimate talks, old photographs, and letters written to herself. From her childhood in a very simple place to the challenges of being a woman in surfing, Tainá faces her greatest dream and challenge: competing for her first Olympic Game in one of the most dangerous waves in the world's surfing, at Teahupoo in Tahiti.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Director
    Renata Massetti
  • Screenwriter
    Renata Massetti, Marcelo Ferrugem, Natália Amara
  • Producer
    Renata Massetti, Marcelo Ferrugem, Camilo Cavalcanti
  • Cast
    Tainá Hinckel
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