SAFARI FILMS

Award Winning Documentary Film Makers

Safari Films are proud to present a series of  independently produced documentaries that focus on inspiring adventurers and craftspeople pushing the boundaries of creativity and exploration. Currently screening around the world.

Gone With The Wing

Gone With The Wing is a film about Andrew Englisch’s world first attempt to cross treacherous Bass Strait on his Wing Foil. A stunning, intimate and raw portrait of Andrew’s journey to raise himself out of the depths of depression and be the first person to cross one of the most dangerous stretches of water on the planet, despite only learning to wing foil 12 months earlier and before his 55th birthday. The result is an inspiring triumph of the human spirit. The film is screening around the world and has picked up numerous awards for cinematography, best film and best adventure short.

Fully Charged

From renowned adventure filmmakers Safari Productions and cinematographer Hamish Pattison comes Andrew Englisch’s world first attempt to cross treacherous Bass Strait on his Wing Foil. A stunning, intimate and raw portrait of Andrew’s journey to raise himself out of the depths of depression and be the first person to cross one of the most dangerous stretches of water on the planet, despite only learning to wing foil 12 months earlier and before his 55th birthday. 

Standing Strong

From renowned adventure filmmakers Safari Productions and cinematographer Hamish Pattison comes Andrew Englisch’s world first attempt to cross treacherous Bass Strait on his Wing Foil. A stunning, intimate and raw portrait of Andrew’s journey to raise himself out of the depths of depression and be the first person to cross one of the most dangerous stretches of water on the planet, despite only learning to wing foil 12 months earlier and before his 55th birthday. 

Life & Breath – Coming Soon

Life & Breath chronicles the enthralling, dangerous and incredible ability of freediving champion Ant Williams to hold his breath underwater for 8 minutes and explores beyond the limits of human possibility in some of the most beautiful and mesmerizing locations on the planet.  In a film making first we will capture each moment in time during Ant’s 8 minute physical and mental struggle and contrast them with incredible imagery that juxtaposes his emotions and thoughts.  

Surf Coast Stories

Welcome to Surf Coast Stories. A series of short films celebrating the unique, daring and spectacular people and places we encounter as we journey along the Great Ocean Road.

Wrong Turn – Tom & Lucinda

Sometimes you need to take a wrong turn for the adventure to truly begin. In this Surf Coast Story, we feature Tom Robb and his 1974 Kombi, Lucinda. Two companions on an unexpected journey of discovery into the snow covered hills above Lorne.

Slow Lane – Taylor Jardine

Sometimes you need to take a wrong turn for the adventure to truly begin. In this Surf Coast Story, we feature Tom Robb and his 1974 Kombi, Lucinda. Two companions on an unexpected journey of discovery into the snow covered hills above Lorne.

Bus Stop – Emma Bäcklund

Meet Emma Bäcklund; surfer, creative, entrepreneur & momma. Emma discusses how she finds balance running a surfwear label and raising a young family, whilst living in a restored yellow school bus!