Jamie O'Brien

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Jamie O'Brien

Born June 9, 1983 (age 43)

American Jamie O’Brien has made it in the world of professional surfing because he's doing things that nobody else can do.

Known For

Shack TherapyShack Therapy · 2006
Shack Therapy
2006
MovieActionAdventure
Shack up around the world as the crew explores South Africa, Hawaii, Norway, Mexico, Caroline Islands, and West Oz. Travel in Brian Conley's Hurricane Hunter to desolate Baja breaks... watch Weatherley and Walsh surf the icy waters of Norway's hidden gems... score endless barrels with the Rip Curl team in the South Pacific's Caroline Islands... witness the mayhem of a giant day at Peahi and do a little soul sesh Down Under with a trip to West Australia's untapped coast line. - Written by TGR
Freak SideFreak Side · 2006
Freak Side
2006
Movie
Jamie O'Brien has produced his second sensational solo surf film, Freak Side. Surf cinematographer, Tim Reardon, has traveled the globe capturing the trials and tribulations of Jamie's truly terrific talent. Free of ponderous pretence or pose, it's surfing stripped to performances of pure passion and precise power par excellence. Sit back, take a swig ... no SKULL your Red Bull, push play and prepare any previous parsimonious perceptions to be pounded by the prolific pilot of Pacific pulses, the prodigy of Pipeline, Jamie O'Brien.
This Way UpThis Way Up
This Way Up
Movie
Surf Movie presented by Rip Curl
Freak ShowFreak Show · 2005
Freak Show
2005
Movie
Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls... Direct from the bowels of the world's most fearsome wave. The deadly banzai Pipeline, comes Jamie O'Brien, the most freakish surfer on planet earth, this human oddity will confuse and confound you with his stupendous stunts. He's live, he's inside and he's waiting to entertain you!
Innersection: OrangeInnersection: Orange · 2011
Innersection: Orange
2011
Movie
For his third "Innersection" project, Taylor Steele brings together twenty new short surf films from twenty directors around the world. The tried and true format showcases the talents of Championship Tour veterans, underground chargers, and undiscovered stars alike. "Orange" features all-new clips from Jamie O'Brien, Sebastian Zietz, Nat Young, and many more.
Out ThereOut There · 2008
Out There
2008
MovieActionAdventure
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) presents OUT THERE, a 16mm and HiDef film taking a progressive, fresh look at what faces the surf world today. Humankind threatens many pristine and favorite surf breaks and surfers need to take action. In partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, TGR’s OUT THERE takes viewers to a variety of breaks around the world, showcasing the cutting edge surfing of today. Through the eyes and experiences of surfers and locals, the film takes a thought-provoking look into the environmental destruction threatening key surf spots such as Trestles in Southern California, surf in Southern Chile threatened by pulp mills, Teahupoo and its growing popularity, mainland Mexico, North Shore Hawaii near the Turtle Bay development and beyond.
LibriumLibrium · 2003
Librium
2003
Movie
Librium takes you to locations like Hawaii, California, Australia and also less covered spots like Samoa and Florida. This video is more than just great footage edited together with awesome tunes... It is artfully crafted to help remind us that surfing... Jamie OBrien, Mikala Jones, Mark Healy
The Battle of Cape FearThe Battle of Cape Fear · 2014
The Battle of Cape Fear
2014
MovieDocumentary
A never-before-seen insight into the creation, preparation and fruition of a world-first surf event at one of the deadliest break spots on the planet. Narrated by Joel Edgerton and featuring some of the world's boldest big wave chargers.

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Out ThereOut There · 2008
Out There
2008
MovieActionAdventure
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) presents OUT THERE, a 16mm and HiDef film taking a progressive, fresh look at what faces the surf world today. Humankind threatens many pristine and favorite surf breaks and surfers need to take action. In partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, TGR’s OUT THERE takes viewers to a variety of breaks around the world, showcasing the cutting edge surfing of today. Through the eyes and experiences of surfers and locals, the film takes a thought-provoking look into the environmental destruction threatening key surf spots such as Trestles in Southern California, surf in Southern Chile threatened by pulp mills, Teahupoo and its growing popularity, mainland Mexico, North Shore Hawaii near the Turtle Bay development and beyond.
Rise AboveRise Above · 2003
Rise Above
2003
Movie
Rise Above is the first surfing video released from Seven Films. Directed by Ryan Ray and D. Miele, Rise Above features: Hawaii’s Winter 2002/2003–Backdoor, Off The Wall, Rocky Point and Pipeline featuring standout performances by Joel Parkinson, Andy Irons, Shane Dorian, Taj Burrow and everyone else who was ripping! Exclusive Mentawais boat trip footage of young guns Sean Moody, Brian Pacheco, Jason Shibata & Geoff Brack (and of course, Gavin Beschen) Mick Fanning, Mike Losness & …more Jamie O’Brien on The Search in Indonesia West Oz with CJ & Damien Hobgood, Andy Irons and more… 2002 Freesurf sessions at J-Bay, including a standout performance by Kelly Slater Shane Dorian solo dominating a ledging South African right-hander Andy Irons’ Pipe Masters win and his World Championship moment California’s Winter 2003, focusing on Orange County’s favorite right-hand barrel.
Pipeline Posse: Project 1Pipeline Posse: Project 1 · 2007
Pipeline Posse: Project 1
2007
Movie
Get ready for an insider's look at the world's most deadly surf break. The Posse is a group of individuals dedicated to surfing Pipe. Their story, Project 1, gives you a backstage pass to Hawaii's most infamous and deadly break. From the critical seconds in the narrow take off zone when the line-up is packed and the waves are firing, to the subsequent social vibe that permeates the North Shore winter, this movie takes you there. Experience new and unique views of the North Shore including towing-in at Pipeline & Outer Log Cabins, massive Waimea Bay and much, much more. It's time, so sit back and enjoy our story on the most feared, yet awe inspiring surf spot in the world, as told through the eyes and words of the people who live it, love it and surf it on a daily basis
WindowsWindows · 2003
Windows
2003
Movie
Follow Mick Fanning as he cruises Coolangatta, Jamie O'Brien living large on the North Shore, and Nathan Hedge at home in North Narrabeen. Share a day in their lives and then join them on The Search as they explore a remote island chain in the South Pacific. Along the way WINDOWS reveals some of the most stunning surfing visuals ever captured on celluloid, from Manoa Drollet towing in at Teahupo'o to Kieren Perrow charging a mysto reef in North West Australia. All the action is accompanied by original music composed for the project by Sydney percussionist and renowned Shark Island charger Terepai Richmond and long-time collaborator Sam Dixon. Additional tunes include emerging Australian rockers Jet (described as "No. 1 must-see band... one of the best things we've heard all year" by NME magazine) and Los Angeles alternative hip-hop trio Black Eyed Peas.