I organize the Kona Surf Film Festival that just celebrated its eighth installment in early December. It was held at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows on the Big Island, and it pretty much went off. It was way bigger than last year – more people, more movies, more music, and tons of art. We raised a couple thousand bucks for the Seathos Foundation, gave away a bunch of gear, skateboards, surfboards, and various schwag, and just had a good time. I’ll spare you the long winded recap and just kinda rattle off some commentary on the photos, although I must apologize first – we were so slammed with organizing the event and having fun that it might be a bit blurry!
Kona Surf Film Festival
Bret and lighter. This must be a joke. They don't play that kinda music. Photo: Zeyphrphototgraphy.net
Mike Stewart. There's not enough to say about his guy. Hyper intelligent, super talented. Remember when he got the cover of Surfer? A lot of people who know still call him the best tuberider ever. Photo: Zeyphrphototgraphy.net
Just a screen view. The Outdoor venue is really cool. We had another screen on the inside too. Photo: GiselleImages.com.
Lakey Peterson throwing gear for a "rough take.” Lakey was really nice and gave gear away. It’s always nice to have the stars of the movies around, people get stoked. Have you seen that girl surf?! Mental. Photo: GiselleImages.com.
This is the inside of Sustainable Sunshine, the art show side of the festival. Photo:GiselleImages.com.
Robby Machado. That hair is a celebrity by itself isn't it? Rob is such a down-to-earth guy (you've heard that before but it's true). I've known Rob for a pretty long time, and always am stoked to see him. Photo: Zeyphrphototgraphy.net
