Finally watched the trailer the other day. Really looking forward to seeing it.

Received the following update from Tom today into my email -
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Hello Surf Music fans.

It's been a long time since I shared an update on the documentary film Sound Of The Surf. A lot has happened the past 5 years and I thought you might want to hear the latest and greatest.

First I thank you for joining the mailing list. Your interest in the documentary encourages me and I always appreciate hearing from other Surf enthusiasts. It's been my mission to make Sound Of The Surf the best documentary to present the untold story of Surf Music. Not from a "historian's" perspective, but from the musicians who helped create the phenomenon.

The final cast features Dick Dale, the Belairs, Paul Johnson, Eddie Bertrand, Richard Delvy, the Challengers, Randy Nauert, the "Queen of Surf Guitar" Kathy Marshall and John Blair of "Jon and the Nightriders" among many other musical and surfing luminaries. Each one has a different story which combined make the story of Surf Music a richly diverse and influential cultural revolution.

Oh... Have you 'liked' our Facebook page yet? http://www.facebook.com/soundofthesurfthemovie
Won't you please stop by and give us a "like"? (if you haven't already)

We've been discovered by over 7400 fans on Facebook from over 60 nations and it's growing exponentially. I would greatly appreciate it if you would stop by and click around. I suppose this is why the emails haven't been happening. Facebook has grown so rapidly the last few years and is quickly becoming the fastest way to reach more fans and share content.

NOW the film: As of 4/3/2016 I have a 'final cut' version in my grubby hands. During 2015, John Blair and I shot the last of the narrative shots which I used to complete a rough cut. Since 2011 I've been working with San Francisco based story editor Karen Everett on crafting and scripting a narrative that would give the film it's broadest appeal. Karen taught the documentary program at Berkley for over 18 years and had an influential role in numerous award winning documentaries.

Karen analyzed the rough cut and worked with editor Devin Tanchum in N.Y. to produce a final cut from her notes. The final cut was then returned in February to local editor Michael Kurthy who completed a 'polished final cut' this last weekend.

This is a brand new development. We have our "FINAL CUT"!

Time to party!

At last, I can say I am very happy with the way this film has turned out. It's been a challenge to optimally tell such a complicated story (without becoming an encyclopedia), but with Karen's help we were able to distill it down into the most captivating and entertaining film.

I believe in this project now, more than ever and I'm sure you will feel it was worth the wait. I greatly appreciate your patience.

I need your help...
Please share "Sound of the Surf" with other people, enjoy the previews and leave some comments. So many times people will tell me they want to help but then forget to tell other people. Share us on Facebook, Twitter, or simply forward this email to your associates and get the word out. You can make a critical difference in the success of Sound of the Surf by promoting and growing our exposure.

You could so easily Forward this email to a friend.

And if you would like to get involved as a sponsor, or know of a business or individual who might be interested in otherwise contributing to the project, get in touch. I need artists, marketing, audio mixing, motion graphics, color correction, fund raising, coordinators, legal assistance, clearance coordination, on and on and on. There is still opportunity to get involved.

Hopefully I will be announcing some screenings or distribution news in the near future.

all the best to you,

Thomas Duncan
Producer / Director
Sound Of The Surf, LLC.

Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel

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Last edited: Apr 06, 2016 15:19:49

Excellent, thanks for the update!

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A W E S O M E !
Not like anyone is sitting on pins & needles or anything.
Great radar Brian, thanks!

Wes
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I always wondered about what happened to this film, saw a Youtube advertisement on it seems like 10 years ago now.

That's great its finally ready to spin.

Yes, I am wrapping up the doc. Which in itself may take awhile but I'm moving on beyond waiting for other people. Just had to make a few creative adjustments which will probably be an improvement anyway.

Thanks, Tom

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Will Sound of the Surf be available on Blu Ray ?