What: Art Show to benefit the surf film Dear & Yonder
When: August 7, 7–10 PM
Where: Mollusk Surf Shop
Why: Celebrate the release of the new surf film “Dear & Yonder”
In celebration of the release of Dear & Yonder, Mollusk Surf Shop is proud to feature an group show of artists who have been supportive of Dear & Yonder and reflect the talent and spirit of the women showcased in the film. The dynamic group of artists include Moses Berkson, Thomas Campbell, Tiffany Campbell, Jeff Canham, Andy Davis, Chris Del Moro, Amy Jo Diaz, Chris Duncan, Kyle Field, Laura Flippen, Dave Gardener, Chris Gentile, Evan Hecox, Rich Jacobs, Rachel Kaye, Alex Kopps, Erin Kunkel, Peter McBride, John McCambridge, Geoff McFetridge, Liz Pepin, Lana Porcello, Brittany Powell, Augustus Thompson, Paul Urich, Serena Mitnik-Miller, Dave Muller, Ray Potes, Nathaniel Russell, John Smart, Stefan Simikich, Derek Snodgrass, Johanna St. Clair, Mason St. Peter, Ed Templeton, Spencer Tunik, Tobin Yelland and more. A female duo from San Francisco band Black Bow will perform an acoustic set during the event. The August 7th show is perfect warm up for the events the following afternoon and evening.
Villa Villa Cola Productions is proud to announce the San Francisco premiere of Dear & Yonder, a surf film about daring ladies united by the sea. Local filmmakers, Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler have been working for over 2 years and are thrilled to share Dear & Yonder with the Bay Area community. The film features many women surfing their beloved home breaks (the Dear), such as San Francisco bodysurfer Judith Sheridan formidable waves and Santa Cruz a surfer/shaper Ashley Lloyd who seeks out ecologically sustainable materials available in order to perfect her craft. Other women in the film venture well beyond the comfort of their home breaks to the far reaches of the earth (the Yonder), such as Liz Clark who is single handedly sailing around the world in search of waves and new shores. Explosive top professionals, Sofia Mulanovich, Stephanie Gilmore, Silvana Lima, Coco Ho and others travel to Indonesia and showcase their skills on some of the best waves on earth. Dear & Yonder is further enhanced by a skateboarding segment, which checks in on some serious land shredders including Amy Caron, Letica Buffoni and Elissa Steamer, and honored by the support of the remarkable artists and local musicians that mirror the talent of the women who are featured in the film. The soundtrack includes music from San Francisco artists Vetiver, Ty Segall, Drift of a Curse, King City, Tussle, Thee Oh Sees and Hey Will Power. Artist and animator Nathaniel Russell and Lori Damiano collaborated on a creative opening animation and hand crafted titles throughout Dear & Yonder.
Links for the event:
www.dearandyonder.com
www.mollusksurfshop.com
www.myspace.com/blackbowblackbow
www.myspace.com/ohsees
www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org
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The title really irritates me. I can just see the filmmaker with their thesaurus and their bong, thinking “…yeah. Yeah! Near and far! Dear and Yonder! That’s it!”
yawn…..
the trailer looks good
Dear and Yonder DVD is available now at Kicker Films -
http://www.kickerfilms.com/dear-and-yonder-dvd-p-516.html