Wedding Cake's BIGGEST DAY

Video by SURFING VISIONS.

Autumn just keeps giving and this time its at home in Sydney. I just arrived back in Sydney from Tahiti the swell forecast was telling us that the ocean is going to erupt with some huge waves all focused directly into the Sydney City coastline (from Wollongong to Newcastle). What I did not expect is the surf to be as big as it got. Locals informed me that this swell is the biggest in decades. One Coogee local told me that their hasn't been a swell bigger since the one way back in 1974. So it was for sure an historic day to say the least and here is the evidence. 

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Nazare BOMBS we Love - Part 2

Tim Bonython - So here we go into Part 2 of those two big, big days documenting Nazare monster waves from the water. 

This second day was guaranteed to deliver some very big waves and it didn’t disappoint. With the swell peaking over night we knew it would be game on as soon as we got out there.

All up the biggest wave of the day came when most went in. 

For us we don’t go in until the show is well and truely over. 

Only Justine Dupont & Nic Von Rupp stayed out as Nic wasn’t happy until he got what he wanted. What came in on first peak just after lunch was exactly what he was looking for.

For me i got to film the biggest wave surfed from the line up. 

Also featuring on the day was world record holder for riding the biggest wave Sebastian Steudtner plus Pedro Scooby, Lucas Chumbo & Tony Laureano.

Nazare BOMBS we Love Pt 1

Tim Bonython "So up till now I have been in Portugal for 4 weeks. And its been PUMPING!

Sunday 5th & Monday 6th of November, Nazare had it first real big swell. 100% tow swell.

So with a head full of anxiety i had the option to shoot from the water off a jet-ski.

It’s the ultimate unique angle and for me i like to be unique. 

Land is good but from the water its AMAZING. 

Day one (part 1) is an afternoon on a building swell. Here you will see some truly HUGE waves.

Featuring world record holder for riding the biggest wave Sebastian Steudtner plus Pedro Scooby, Nic Von Rupp, Andrew Cotton, Lucas Chumbo & Mason Barnes."

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After The Rain

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After 5 days of torrential rain that left the east coast of Australia in the worst floods in a 100 years we knew that once the rains past that the Pacific ocean would create some beautiful waves. It was really about where the best place would be. This spot rarely breaks but when it does its one of those great waves that rates as one of the most dangerous. This slab of a wave breaks directly on a very shallow reef. If your game enough to ride this wave with one mistake could end up been your last.

AFTER THE RAIN FEATURES - Russell Bierke, Matt Dunsmore, Scott 'Whip" Dennis, Wayne Cleveland,  Jay Taplin, & Dylan Longbottom.

CAPE COVID - East Coast Low - Part 2 August 2020

As they say, leave the best till last. After 2 days of the East Coast getting battered by yet another East Coast low pressure system the surf went down from a peak of 10 meters plus (30 feet) to a chunky 8 to 12 feet.(3/4 meters) This day really showed who was the boss as there were victims a plenty.

The Cape loves a tow swell and this one didn't disappoint. Still at 8 feet the paddle option is very doable if your good.

But when the big ones come through the tow option is best as you will see here.

Stand out surfer was Max McGuigan on his backhand getting more & more confident every time he surfs out there. Then there was the usual pack showing us all how its done like Kirk Flintoff, Hayden Blair, Lucas Street & Kipp Caddy.
There was long time Cape/Ours legends Wayne Cleveland & Eddie “The Predator” Blackwell also taking on some of the bigger bombs.

All up this was an all time day! Sea for yourself!

Watch Part 1 here

INDAR UNANUE 2017 SHOW REEL

INDAR UNANUE 2017 SHOW REEL from Jon Aspuru

Indar Unanue`s 2017 in images. Filmed by Isio Noya, Kepa Alvarez, Tim Bonython and Jon Aspuru.

Axi Muniain’s BIGGEST WEDNESDAY

Axi Muniain's BIGGEST WEDNESDAY from Tim Bonython Productions

Axi Muniain talks to Tim Bonython about Big Wednesday at Nazaré, Portugal
in 8th of November 2017.

THE BIG WAVE PROJECT

The Big Wave Project is a masterful, award-winning documentary on the art of big wave riding from veteran Australian surf filmmaker Tim Bonython. For five years, Tim followed a tight-knit crew of the world’s best big wave surfers as they each attempted a personal goal – to ride the world’s biggest wave.

Tim is allowed into the inner sanction of this ‘band of brothers’ as they vividly, and humbly, describe their motivations and fears, and display death-defying feats at the prime big wave locations around the world.

As Tim followed the core crew - featured surfers include Jamie Mitchell, Aaron Gold, Mark Healey, Ryan Hipwood, Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker and Billy Kemper - he realised they worked as a team and all had each other’s back. And Tim is there with his cameras when they are taken to the edge.

The narrative also includes the history of big wave surfing and how it developed from humble origins to modern tow-in and paddle surfing, with insights from aficionados Jamie Mitchell, Peter Mel and the legendary, late Brock Little.

After a sell-out Australian cinema tour this year, and a Best Action Documentary award at the Maui Film Festival, The Big Wave Project is now available on DVD and Blu-ray.

The Big Wave Project is a 98-minute narrative that will scare viewers as much as it will exhilarate. “The danger level increases as we attempt to climb a mountain of water where the peak keeps getting higher,” says Alex Gray, one of the film’s participants.

The progression of the skill level of the big wave proponents coincides with the best swell season in 30 years as they paddle and tow into some of the greatest rides ever documented. This includes what has been called ‘the biggest wave ever attempted’ featuring Aaron Gold’s massive paddle-in wave at Pe’ahi (Jaws), in Hawaii.

Other locations include Nazaré (Portugal) - the home of the biggest rideable wave, The Right, Shipsterns and Pedra Branca (Australia), Cloudbreak (Fiji) and Teahupo’o (Tahiti).

To capture these breaks in their almost supernatural magnificence, for Tim it’s a labour of love pouring over weather maps as the ‘perfect storms’ manifest and then pinpointing where he needs to be in the world. The gigantic wave images by themselves are incredible, let alone seeing humans pit themselves against the immense power and majesty of the ocean.

Surfing legend Simon Anderson, inventor of the Thruster, said: “The Big Wave Project didn’t disappoint. The reaction of the people at the premiere screening said it all. I’ve never heard so many ohs and ahs in a cinema. A great insight to the inner sanctum of just about every big wave charger and big wave destination from around the globe. 5 Stars Tim.”

Leading Australian violinist, composer and conductor, Richard Tognetti, said: “Tim, your film is wonderful. Great structure, and the theme of death is really powerful.”

The Big Wave Project is directed by Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) award-winning cinematographer and multi-award winning surf film producer, Tim Bonython, who has four decades of experience in filming and documenting surfing.

For further information, please contact:

Sandrine Bonython

E: sandrine@surfingvisions.com

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Out to Sea

Out to Sea a Tim Bonython Short - Music by Majora

Video from SURFINGVISIONS [swell chasers]

A mystical slab out to sea on the East Coast of Australia came to life last Sunday 10th of September 2017. Featuring Russell Bierke, Nathan Bartlett, Lachie Rombouts & Ryan Hipwood.. Shot on the 8K RED EPIC WEAPON. Special credit goes to Brad Whittaker for putting the jet ski in the right place. Camera: Tim Bonython https://www.facebook.com/timbonython.... Music Majora: https://www.facebook.com/MajoraTheBand/

The Big Wave Project (Official Trailer )

The Big Wave Project (Official Trailer ) from Tim Bonython Productions
The Big Wave Project - A Band Of Brothers
Filmed and Directed by award winning ocean cinematographer Tim Bonython

Short Synopsis:
THE RAW AND UNCENSORED JOURNEY INTO ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING CHALLENGES: RIDING THE WORLD'S BIGGEST WAVE

It is a production that is everything Tim Bonython lives for when it comes to documenting surfing.

Big wave surfing has evolved so much over the past 10 years and his relationship with this genre of the sport that has grown more than any other.

The Big Wave Project is about just that. It's everything from where its come from to where it is now.

The production of the BIG WAVE PROJECT has taken Tim around the planet to interview the world’s most renowned big wave surfers to document the biggest & craziest waves. It’s a narrative film that will scare as much as it will exhilarate the viewer.

“The Danger Level increases as we attempt to climb a mountain of water where the peak keeps getting higher” Alex Gray, big wave surfer.

Five three years in the making, the BIG WAVE PROJECT follows a tight-knit crew of leading big wave surfers who are working together to attempt a personal goal that drills to core passion of surfing: Riding the World's Biggest Wave.

We hear candid, personal, no-holes barred accounts as the real fear of death walks side by side with ultimate personal glory.

The BIG WAVE PROJECT depicts the history of the how the sport has developed from humble origins to modern tow-in surfing with the latest challenges of returning to the simple art of unassisted paddling into 100-foot walls of water.

This progression collides with the best swell season in 30-years as the World's best paddle and tow into some of the greatest waves ever documented including what has been titled "the biggest wave ever attempted” featuring Aaron Golds infamous massive paddle-in wave at Jaws, Hawaii.
The BIG WAVE PROJECT also travels across Australia, Tahiti and finally to Europe's new frontier of Nazare, in Portugual.

The BIG WAVE PROJECT incorporated the best surfers on the planet from around the world.
Jamie Mitchell, Aaron Gold, Mark Healey, Ryan Hipwood, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Billy Kemper, with insights from Peter Mel, Big Wave icon Greg Noll, the legendary late Brock Little and many more…

A NEVER BEFORE SEEN RAW AND UNCENSORED JOURNEY INTO ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING CHALLENGES - RIDING THE WORLD'S BIGGEST WAVES.

“The Danger Level increases as we attempt to climb a mountain of water where the peak keeps getting higher”. - Alex Gray, Big Wave Surfer.

5-years in the making “The Big Wave Project” follows a tight-knit crew (A Band Of Brothers) of leading big wave surfers who are working together to attempt a personal goal that drills to core passion of surfing - Riding the World's Biggest Wave.

We hear candid personal, no-holes barred accounts as the real fear of death walks side by side with ultimate personal glory.

"The Big Wave Project” also documents the history of the how the sport has developed from humble origins when the original big wave surfers paddled with little or no support to outer reefs through modern tow-in surfing on almost unsurfable reef breaks to the latest challenge of returning to the simple art of unassisted paddling into 100-foot walls of water.

This progression collides with the best swell season in 30-years as the world's best paddle and tow into some of the greatest waves ever documented including whats has been titled "the biggest wave ever attempted”

- Aaron Golds massive paddle-in wave at the famed Hawaiian break Jaws. "The Big Wave Project” also travels across Australia, Tahiti and finally to Europe's New Frontier of Nazare.

Featuring Mark Healey, Ryan Hipwood, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Andrea Moller, Paige Alms, Billy Kemper, Greg Long, Jamie Mitchell and Aaron Gold, with insights from Peter Mel, big wave icon, Greg Noll and the legendary Brock Little.

This film will be touring as part of the Australian Surf Movie Festival in May / June 2017
More screenings around the world to be announced. Visit: ASMF.net.au further details.

Contact us:

Tim Bonython
Director | Tim Bonython Productions p/l
Event | Film Productions | Stock Footage
100 Palmgrove Rd, Avalon Beach.
NSW, 2107. Australia


mob: 0412 500050 skype: surfingvisions
tim@surfingvisions.com | www.ASMF.net.au
sandrine@surfingvisions.com

Cowaramup Bombora Sessions

Cowaramup Bombora (also known as Cowie Bombie or simply Cow Bombie) is a popular surf deep water 
reefbreak known for its massive waves found on the south-west coast of Western Australia.

- Surfers: Mick Corbett, Paul 'Antman' Paterson, Jarryd Foster, Zac Haynes and Sebastian Steudtner.

- Video edit: Tim Bonython – Swell Chasers by Red Bull

Water Magic

Water Magic from: Tim Bonython Productions
One day in late October 2016
Filmed by Tim Bonython

The Day After Cape Solander

Video from SURFINGVISIONS [swell chasers]
Starring Lauire Towner, Richie Vass, Eddie The 'Predator' Blackwell, Ignacio 'Spud' Salazar & Doob Black - 
The day after the Redbull Cape Fear comp June 2016.
Music by Goosebumpz "https://soundcloud.com/goosebumpz"

RoughCuts mini Tour 2015

The year 2015 will not be complete without a surf movie tour!

Tim Bonython has been working for the past two years on his new project "the Big wave Project" which is a documentary on the evolution of big wave riding from its origin. 

Tim has been filming surfing for over 30 years and has interviewed along these years key figure in the field of big wave surfing.

This documentary is in the making and is scheduled to be released as part of the annual national tour of the Australian Surf Movie Festival ( ASMF) next year March/April 2016.

Warming up to our summer season, we are back on the road with a review of what happened in surfing this year 2015. 

Filmed and directed by Tim Bonython, Rough Cuts combine the best moments in surfing and the stories behind the action. The cinematography is sharp, the action incredible. 2015 a year to remember. www.surfingvisions.com