Professional surfer John John Florence today announced the December 1 worldwide release of his film, View From A Blue Moon, the first surf film shot entirely in 4K and with narration provided by acclaimed actor John C. Reilly (Stepbrothers, Talladega Nights).
View From A Blue Moon will be digitally released through iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, M-Go, Vimeo On Demand, and other digital platforms in HD as well as DVD/Blu-ray with worldwide premieres taking place on November 11 and 12. Pre-order is available now through Vimeo On Demand and DVD/Blu-ray.
The film’s jaw-dropping trailer was also released today and can be viewed at www.viewfromabluemoon.com.
The Australian Premier, and very first public screening globally, of View From A Blue Moon will take place at United Cinemas, Collaroy on November 11.
The film will be released at the same time, on the same day worldwide meaning that Hurley Australia will host the first ever public screening.
The fifty minute feature film follows the world’s most dynamic surfer - 23 year-old John John Florence as he and his closest friends head off from his home on Hawaii’s North Shore to his favourite surfing destinations around the globe.
The first surf film shot entirely in 4K View From A Blue Moon shows the sport of surfing as it’s never been captured before in John Florence and Blake Vincent Kueny’s second signature release, this time in association with the Emmy award-winning production company Brain Farm.
From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa (and everywhere in between), Florence faces a broad spectrum of emotions as he continues to seal his legacy as one of the most gifted surfers ever, redefining what is possible in the ocean.
“I’ve always been interested in documenting my travels,” says Florence, “maybe it was because my mom had us on the road so much when we were kids. I made a list of all my favourite places to live and surf, narrowed it down to seven, blocked out big chunks of time and invited my friends and family to along. In some places, we’d set up camps for weeks, even months. In Hawaii, we documented two full winters.”
And the world pro’s favourite thing about the film? “How we made it. The toys we used might have been bigger and more expensive than our previous projects but we shot this movie in the same spirit we always have. We spent time with family and friends in my favourite places on the planet. We went surfing. And we documented it so we could take it home with us.”
Sponsored by Hurley, JJF has created his ideal boardshort exact to the pro’s own specifications – the Phantom JJF II Elite. Worn throughout the film, Florence’s signature camo print short is built for powerful conditions. The iconic surf brand makes it easy for you to browse their athletes’ must-haves online