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.
Snow Stories capture the essence and beauty of the Australian high country in winter, and the unique characters who live and breath these stunning and harsh environments.
Episode 1 – First Tracks
When the first snowfalls hit the Australian Alps, a collective energy is unlocked from those who embrace the cold and love the freedom that being amongst the snowgums provides. First Tracks looks into the eerily quiet experince of backcountry skiing in those first days, when the crowds are yet to arrive and the only company is your own.
Episode 2 – Chair Lift
The uplifting story of Charlie Heerey and his return to skiing after 23 years, after a car accident at 20 left him paralysed. This shoft-film looks into how his passion for the snow was re-awakened with the help of his wife Anna and the challenge of learning to ski again – the crashes, the blizzards and the joy of a carved turn on a bluebird day.
Episode 3 – Coming soon
We are currently in production of the next Snow Stories and will be releasing them over the rest of the ski season. If you know of any interesting mountain peeps who may be interested in sharing their tale, please let us know!
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
Explore the electrification journey of the iconic Land Rover Defender, as we look into retro-mod culture and the early scale-up experiences of Jaunt Motors. A behind-the-scenes look into the workshop, the history and the passion for blending classic design with ’new age’ technologies.
Standing Strong
Two men battle against their personal demons and the elements as they attempt to set a record stand-up paddling around Port Phillip Bay to raise awareness for Mental Health charity – ‘Waves of Wellness’. A 220km journey of wind, waves, suffering, doubt and their battle with mental and physical fatigue.
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!