Chasing Waves(2023)

To honour the past. To pursue a dream. To fuel the soul.

Chasing Waves is a documentary series that dives into Japan's distinctive surf culture, capturing the tension between tradition and progress. The show follows a diverse cast of characters—from Australian-Japanese surfer Connor O'Leary to freestyle athletes, Olympic contenders, and entrepreneurs—each pushing the sport in different directions. By chronicling both the innovators and the purists, Chasing Waves reveals how Japan fits into the global surfing landscape. The series explores what drives these athletes and business figures to challenge conventions, while examining how the sport's roots remain rooted in respect for the ocean and community. It's a portrait of a culture where old and new collide on the waves.