On
September 15th, the Surfing Heritage Foundation in San Clemente will
celebrate the 35 Year Anniversary of Five Summer Stories with its director
Greg MacGillivray. In 1972, Greg and his filmmaking partner Jim Freeman made
history with the first action sports surf film shot in 35 mm. This is a one
night only event, heralded as "the finest surf movie ever made!" Since that
time, MacGillivray Freeman Films has gone on to become one of the most
successful producers of large format IMAX Theater films, with such popular
titles as To Fly, The Living Sea, Coral Reef Adventures and Everest to its
credit.
Doors will open at 7PM for this one-night-only event. The evening will
include an insightful film panel discussion consisting of Greg himself and
some of the top surfers in the film including Shaun Tomson (Former World
Champion), David Nuuhiwa (Former US Champion), Ben Aipa (Big Wave Rider &
Shaper), Jericho Poppler (Former Champion), Joyce Hoffman (Former Champion),
Skitch Hitchcock (Skateboarding Champion) John Lamb (5SS Animator), Dale
"Sausage Man" Smith (Magic Rolling Board), and Angie Reno (Former Champion)
(additional guests to be announced). The film panel will be moderated by Sam
George (former Editor of Surfer Magazine).
Because of the popularity of the film and special guests scheduled to
appear, tickets are selling briskly and are sure to sell out. Many regard
this as one of their favorite surf films, along with the trend-setting
original music of Honk (whose career as a band was defined by the soundtrack
in the film). A limited number of original movie posters and DVDs will be
available for sale and signing at the evening's festivities.
This film's past history and the talent of MacGillivray is an iconic
celebration. MacGillivray Freeman Films is an amazing story of talent and
creativity from surfing filmmaking's beginnings. Five Summer Stories remains
one of the top-selling surf films to this day).
The Surfing Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to
preserving, presenting and promoting surfing's heritage for the appreciation
and education of current and future generations; and to achieving the goal
of surfing being more accurately understood, represented and enjoyed.
Executive Directed by Tom Pezman and Curated by Barry Haun SHF continues to
expand to the surfing community with its outreach in education, archiving
and special events.
This outdoor film series is brought to you by Rainbow Sandals and SHF,
evening sponsors Surfline.com and Liquid Under Ground. With additional
support from Homeblown Foam, Modern Postcard, Show Pros, Surfer Magazine and
Headline Graphics. There will be a opportunity drawing with donations from
many of the community's finest. Tickets are $10 for General Admission and
$25 for VIP Seats. www.surfingheritage.org www.macfreefilms.com To Purchase
Tickets: 949.388.0313 x4 or email linda@surfingheritage.org