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The Endless Wave

Landlocked mountain towns aren’t always known for their water culture. But for San Diego native and Montana transplant Jack Christiansen, the waterways of the Rockies present the perfect opportunity to reimagine the sport he grew up learning to love: surfing. From ocean break to river wave, Jack's spirit and passion for surfing creates brand new possibilities for play in the mountains.

  • Tom Attwater
    Director
    Through The Breaks, Woodfire
  • Lane Brown
    Camera Operator
    Through The Breaks, Woodfire, The Land We Live In
  • Tom Attwater
    Camera Operator
    Through The Breaks, Woodfire, The Land We Live In
  • Tom Attwater
    Editor
    Through The Breaks, Woodfire. The Long River Home
  • Lane Brown
    Editor
    Through The Breaks, Woodfire, The Land We Live In
  • Jack Christiansen
    Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media, Other
  • Genres:
    Outdoor Adventure, Surfing, Mountain Sports, River Surfing
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 11, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Maine Outdoor Film Festival
    Portland, ME
    United States
    July 17, 2020
    Maine
    Official Selection
  • Wasatch Mountain Film Festival
    Salt Lake City, UT
    United States
    September 21, 2020
    USA
    Official Selection
  • Sunshine Coast Surf and Film Festival
    Caloundra, Queensland
    Australia
    July 1, 2020
    Australia
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Tom Attwater

Tom is originally from Wichita, KS, but now lives in Missoula, MT. In the past he has worked seasonally as a backcountry instructor and river guide. He graduated from the University of Montana in 2016 with a BFA in Media Arts and Digital Video Production.

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Director Statement

As a visual storyteller, Tom is interested in all mediums, but he primarily focuses on documentary filmmaking and photography. His ultimate goal is to bring the core of the story to the surface with subtle but powerful and creative techniques that encourage the audience to engage in the story. As an artist, he hopes to inspire other creative minds while having a positive influence on anyone viewing his work.