Epic ocean inspiration

Ever seen TED talks? Most of us are already aware our ocean playground is in jeopardy. World renowned ocean guru Sylvia Earle gave an award winning TED talk that all of us should devote time to listening to:



So what? Im just one person what can I do!? Two choices: nothing - and watch our seas become acidic as the marine ecosystems breakdown and all life perishes; or something - positive action - at the very least talking about it with other people, showing them this clip; changing the way we consume these resources - being conscious about the industries we support with our dollar; influence other people's behaviour; write letters to key places (surf mags etc); and finally, get politically active. The stakes are high and the consequences are real - even in New Zealand our marine ecosystems are suffering dramatically - we simply cannot allow a 'business as usual' approach to the raping and pillaging of our oceans. Every good surfer/ocean enthusiast understands this.

April 2009 Yo!!!

Yep, I still exist!!

Haha, and I'm still studying at University in Dunedin - full time, in the final year of a two year Masters in Natural History Filmmaking. Have had some epic surf lately too - also, cousin Tom just finished his mini-ramp - quite possibly the best 3ft half-pipe I've ever skated - yew, shot Tommy! Man the past 12 months have been amazing - lot's of learning, research, and networking with some really influential people. Been getting into stills photography heaps too (hence the image above - T-Bay, West Coast, homeland chea!)

Currently co-producing a 24-minute doco. It's looking to be epic, and act as a catalyst for the Aotearoa Youth Revolution. Also writing a thesis in 'how media for public benefit could flourish in the NZ corporate environment' - intent on driving positive social and environmental change.

Looking to make another surf film in 2010 with some serious new gear - Red (Scarlet) cams with water housing - 120 fps - i.e, the most bullshit quality imagery around....

Our production company Splashroom Media Ltd :: www.splashroom.co.nz was the second most successful business on campus in the 2008 year - quite a feat considering we only launched in September 2008 and have all been studying full time since...

Exciting times!

Best NZ Film!!!

Guess what!!!

I recently re-edited a version of the infamous Otago Surfing film First Light with the intention of submitting it to the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival (Wanaka, 2008)...

Two weeks later I get an email from the Festival Director casually saying 'Hi Guy, just writing to let you know our judges have selected you're film 'First Light' as Best NZ Film' !!!

Madness! Absolutely frothing!!! So watch this space and I'll post the vid up soon...

Long Time!

Apologies for the serious lack of posting in recent times!

Some recent updates... you can check the youTube 'First Light' version (released with Kiwi Surf Magazine, December 2008).



Also other things in the pipeline...

check out Splashroom Media Ltd :: www.splashroom.co.nz - the ultimate edge in filmmaking (yew!) - born out of a collective of Natural History Filmmaking students - operating out of Dunedin, and rapidly evolving...

As well as running the business (haha) I'm studying full time towards a Masters in Natural History Filmmaking at The University of Otago. It is comprised of a series of papers in the first year - the business of filmmaking; technical learning (shooting, editing etc); storytelling; and design. In the second year we make a feature length documentary of our choice, fit for the likes of Discovery networks in the states... Right now im in the second year, self directed - writing a thesis, and producing a 24-minute doco.

Epic Pk Labour Weekend

Best surf in the country over Labour Weekend? I reckon it had to be here. Sunday & Monday 4-6ft solid smoking pits and heavy as - Brian and Mitch both snapped boards. I heard Occy and the pro's were tryn 2 surf papas at the time.. ???

film package design

premier party hits record turn out!!!

Hey huge thanks to everyone who rokd along to the 'first light' premier party at Backstage last week it went off!!! We hit record numbers for the bar on a Wednesday night with 300 people turning up to see the film! The vibe was amazing and everyone seemed super stoked! Thanks heaps to the bands - both put on sweet acts. Thanks heaps to Hydro and Boardbase for the spono prizes too - made for some happy campers and some savage crowd action!

Hope everyone enjoyed the film, and if anyone wants a copy on DVD (with bonus features) flik me an email or a txt at g.ryzle@gmail.com - $20 per copy (excluding postage). Chur!

'First Light' Premier

The Otago surf adventure film
Premier screening at Backstage Wednesday 3rd October 8pm
Followed by two bands - 660 and The Taliband

It's gna be sic!!!

Word!!!

Just got word that me film project 'First Light' is gna get released as part of a DVD with works on from Cozza and Damon Meade, for the Kiwi Surf Magazine Photo Annual October issue.. 12,000 DVD copies mounted on the cover of KSM.

Frothing!

Also in the process of susn a mad Dud's premier!

More Frothing!