DUKE'S DAY MATINEE MOVIES
Short Film Screening & Yarning Session with Director/Producer Gabriella Maselli McGrail​

Trailer: Ocean is She
Music:  Sweetie - Liminal Bliss

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Entry is free. ​This is for all ages, adults, families and teens
Venue:   Harbord Diggers
Session: 12pm  Sunday, 12 January 2025

               followed by 
               1.30pm Waterman
               3.00pm Duke's Day on Terrace
                

Ocean is She
Set in Sydney's surfing community of Maroubra, Ocean is She champions young local surfers with a spotlight on female participation. When a night surf goes wrong, popular teenager Radha encourages her younger sister back in the ocean.



Join us for this new Duke's Day event 
​An engaging surf film for families and teens followed by an interactive discussion with Director/Producer Gabriella Maselli McGail. 

​Hear from Gabriella on what it takes to create a surf film, from a spark of an idea, obtaining a creative grant, through to filming surf scenes on the local beaches.


​Written/directed and producer - Gabriella Maselli McGrail
Cinematographer and Editor - Sabina Maselli
Water cinematographer - Adrian Emerton, Ashlea Hingston
Principal actors - Romalie McGrail, Sibilla McGrail, Poppy Gillies, George Burgess, Joel Bishop, Jaggar Phillips
Produced with support of Randwick City Council Creative Grant 

WATERMAN The Movie

This engaging documentary explores Duke Kahanamoku's journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern day surfing.

This original documentary by Sidewinder Films is directed by Isaac Halasima and features commentary from surfing’s biggest stars, including the first-ever Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore, while also delving into his personal successes, struggles and humanitarianism through rare footage, contemporary visuals and incisive interviews.
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Through Duke’s incredible athletic accomplishments, personal doctrine of Aloha, and enduring gift of surfing to the world, the film explores a theme that still resonates today – the role of sports in breaking societal barriers – and celebrates his triumphs and philosophy of inclusion, challenging us all to embrace diversity and incorporate Aloha into our own lives.

Documentary directed by Isaac Halasma
​Narrated by Jason Mamoa