THE BLIND SEA. "Bloody amazing." Review
Thu, 15 Aug
|Caloundra
With only 3% vision, the 3x World Champion Australian blind surfer Matt Formston’s is pushed to the limits with a dangerous challenge, surfing the monster waves of Nazaré. This thrilling documentary is straight from the Portuguese Surf FF and the Syd FF. Inspirational ? YES.
Time & Location
15 Aug 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:35 pm
Caloundra, 2/11 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
About the Event
THE BLIND SEA film trailer HERE
and the Finalist at the2024 Sydney Film Festival Portugese Surf Film Festival
With insights from World Champions Layne Beachley AO, Sam Bloom, Joel Parkinson and big wave legends
Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca and Dylan Longbottom. THE BLIND SEA is an inspirational and breathtaking documentary about Australian Matt Formston, 3x World Champion blind surfer.
Th film follows Matt around the world as he pushes his limits and goes for the biggest challange yet, breaking the world record for a blind surfer and surfing the monster waves of Nazare
Diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five, Matt shares some of his processes that have enabled him to succeed at the highest level -both in and out of the water, despite facing a lifetime of judgment and prejudice.