The Bull
A secret spot in Baja California, hundreds of miles from civilization. A old milk van converted into the perfect surfing mobile. A 67-year old man, at the peak of his physical fitness and in line with mother nature every step of the way. "The Bull" is the story of San Diego surfing legend Glen Horn and his journey to a unconventional lifestyle.
Winner- "Best Picture" Short Film Category- Carolina Surf Film Festival
Winner- "Best Documentary" Short Film Category- Florida Surf Film Festival
Winner- "Audience Award"- Portuguese Surf Film Festival
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Eric EbnerDirector
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Eric EbnerWriter
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Eric EbnerProducer
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Glen HornKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Documentary, Portait, Short, Surfing, sandiego, mexico, baja, bajacalifornia, character, outdoors, nature, lifestyle, culture, travel, adventure
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Runtime:13 minutes
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Completion Date:September 1, 2017
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Production Budget:1,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Mexico
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Florida Surf Film FestivalNew Smyrna Beach, FL
United States
November 11, 2017
Best Documentary- Short -
Portuguese Surf Film FestivalEriceira
Portugal
July 28, 2018
Portugal Premiere
Audience Award -
Carolina Surf Film FestivalCharleston, South Carolina
United States
November 4, 2017
North American Premiere
Best Picture- Short -
Carolina Surf Film FestivalWilmington, North Carolina
United States
November 11, 2017
Best Picture- Short -
Kona Surf Film FestivalKona, Hawaii
January 27, 2018
Hawaii Premiere -
Shore Shots Irish Film FestivalSiglo
Ireland
April 20, 2018
European Premiere -
Athens Surf Art FestivalAthens
Greece
June 17, 2018
Greece Premiere -
Honolulu Surf Film FestivalHonolulu, Hawaii
United States
July 26, 2018 -
Ombak Bali Surf Film FestivalLa Laguna, Bali
Indonesia
September 18, 2018
Asia Premiere -
Save the Waves Film FestiavlWorld Tour
United Kingdom
September 22, 2018
Chile Premiere, United Kingdom Premiere
Audience Appreciation Award -
Festival SayulitaSayulita
Mexico
February 2, 2019
Mexico Premiere
Distribution Information
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Eric EbnerCountry: United States
Eric Ebner is a filmmaker from the small town of Marshall, Michigan. After living in San Diego for 8 years, Eric quit his job at a medical device corporation to pursue his dream of telling stories with value. "The Bull", Eric's premiere short film, is in festivals across the nation, and has won numerous awards. Eric is currently working on a documentary in Peru with the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development.
Eric strives to tell stories with value. To shed light on people and lifestyles that reject the norms of society. To challenge the viewer to see the world differently, to think about themselves differently.