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.

On the precipice, riding large waves generated over thousands of kilometers of wind and sea, Tim Elter balances a zen focus with an addiction for extreme and dangerous conditions that sometimes deliver the perfect wave. Blocking out distractions, focused on the perfect swell, the perfect tube, Elter finds peace as he tests his limits in a powerful blue world. – SP

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Country
    Germany
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  • Director
    Sebastian Bechtel
  • Screenwriter
    Sebastian Bechtel and Paulina Keller
  • Producer
    Sebastian Bechtel
  • Cast
    Tim Elter
  • Cinematographer
    Nikita Lünnemann, Sebastian Bechtel, Manu Miguelez, Cian Salmon, Jamie Hancock
  • Editor
    Sebastian Bechtel
  • Sound Design
    Stefan Kraatz
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