Ryan Hipwood

The Big Wave Project is a masterful, award-winning documentary on the art of big wave riding from veteran Australian surf filmmaker Tim Bonython. For five years, Tim followed a tight-knit crew of the world’s best big wave surfers as they each attempted a personal goal – to ride the world’s biggest wave.

"Washed Away" chronicles the Northern Rivers community's response to one of the most devastating flooding events in Australian history. On February 28, 2022, this community faced a "monster" flood that surpassed all expectations, with over 14 meters of water engulfing thousands of homes, exceeding the anticipated "1-in-100-year" flood levels leaving over $4 billion worth of damage in it's wake.