Private Project

SHE IN STORMS

Big waves only come with storms. So do the moments that reshape a life.

SHE IN STORMS follows Austria’s first female big wave surfer as injury forces her out of the ocean and into a reality that strips away rhythm and certainty. Cut off from what once defined her, she is left in a space where instinct, identity, and endurance are tested through a quiet process of resistance and becoming.

A portrait of women in extreme sport, and the search for direction when everything familiar begins to fade.

  • Antonio Saraiva
    Director
  • Christina Gindl
    Director
  • Christina Gindl
    Writer
    Fifth Tide, Above Below
  • Christina Gindl
    Producer
    Fifth Tide, Above Below
  • Antonio Saraiva
    Director of Photography
    Fifth Tide, Above Below, Trigger Point
  • Antonio Saraiva
    Edit
    Above Below, Trigger Point
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 20, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Antonio Saraiva, Christina Gindl

Water Cinematographer / Photographer / Director
From Portugal.

Antonio Saraiva is a Portuguese water cinematographer, photographer, and director, known for his evocative visual work rooted in the oceanic world. His films blend adventure, nature and artistry, exploring both the raw power and intimate serenity of water. His grounded yet poetic style brings the underwater environment to life with depth, rhythm and sensitivity.

He works out of Portugal, where he directs and shoots projects that include documentaries, surf films, freediving, and ocean-based narratives. His work aims to connect audiences with the sea, its forms, moods, and textures, often focusing both on human interaction with the water and the natural beauty beneath the surface.

More via: antoniosaraivastudios.com

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