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Beyond the Break

Paddling against the waves that divide us.

Three surfers dive deep into their love for the ocean and the challenges they face within the world of Localism.

  • Joshua Kim
    Director
  • Richard S. Morrison
    Executive Producer
  • Pacific Arts Movement
    Producer
  • Latifah
    Key Cast
  • Graham
    Key Cast
  • Johnathan
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary, surf
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pacific Arts Movement/Reel Voices
  • San Diego Asian Film Festival
    San Diego
    United States
    December 1, 2024
    Premiere
    Reel Voices
Director - Joshua Kim
Director Statement

Hi i'm Josh. I'm 15 years old, Pronouns are he/him. I am a Korean American, who speaks no Korean but is fluent in Chinese, and I currently attend La Jolla Country Day. Ever since I was young I have always been active in the water and currently enjoy surfing, playing water polo, and swimming. Outside the water, I've also played the violin since I was five and developed a liking towards music leading to my interest in other forms of art. Most of this interest has been in film as it has always captured my attention from the power and emotion films can bring from movies like Dead Poets Society to Wiplash. Although I am pretty new to the whole filmmaking stuff, I am excited to been part of Reel Voices and learn how to express creativity and ideas through a film.