Project Detail

Ride the Wave

Synopsis

Having participated in competition surfing since he turned 11, a 14-year-old Scottish champion Ben Larg, is not afraid of a challenge, and what bigger challenge for a young surfer than one of the biggest and most dangerous cold water waves in the world at Mullaghmore, Ireland. If he gets it right, he joins an elite group. If he gets it wrong, the consequences are terrifying. Danger, opportunity, and parental dilemma collide propelling Ben and his family towards an unknown destiny.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Love

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Running time
78 min
Format
Digital
Director
Martyn Robertson 1st Feature
Producer
Martyn Robertson, Louise Storrie
Executive Producer
Al Morrow (MetFilm) John Archer (Hopscotch Films), Jerry Rothwell (MetFilm)
Editor
David Arthur
Director of Photography
Jamie Dempster, Julian Schwanitz, Martyn Robertson
Composer
Scott Twynholm

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Blackhouse Films production in association with Urbancroft Films

Blackhouse Films

Film City Glasgow
401 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 2QJ

Sales Company

MetFilm Sales

Ealing Studios, Ealing Green
London W5 5EP

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