Join us for this special premiere screening of the highly anticipated SURFILMUSIC, an intimate insight into Jack Johnson’s evolution from rising North Shore surf star, to iconic surf filmmaker to world-renowned musician, the film weaves through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000). These classic films revealed Johnson’s artistic point of view through his lens and guitar, ultimately launching his music career.
The new film celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films, including Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, and the Malloy Brothers who became the bedrock for a broad creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Bringing together rare footage from these formative surf films along with personal and family archives as well as present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music.It also captures the shared spirit of exploration and creativity that continues to inspire his music and environmentalism today.
For the soundtrack, Hermanos Gutiérrez, longtime admirers of Johnson’s music and surf films, joined him in the studio, where Johnson also reunited with producer Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys, Seu Jorge, Beck), who co-produced several of Johnson’s most beloved albums, including In Between Dreams and Sleep Through the Static. What began as a mutual appreciation quickly turned into a creative connection and friendship, resulting in a beautiful new song, “Hold On To The Light” and an original film score. In loving memory of Tamayo Perry.
Run Time: 75 Director: Emmett Malloy Cast: Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Chris Malloy, G. Love, Ben Harper, John Florence, Emmett Malloy, Kim Johnson, and friends.
Doors from 6pm, we'll be serving pizzas and drinks the film will start at around 8.30pm, the bar will be open all evening!
Happy hour and 10% off pizzas from 6pm-7pm!
We have a total of 100 tickets available, we have seating for everyone which is allocated on a first come first serve basis, we also have a number of seat cushions available but we can't guarantee you will get one so please feel free to bring your own too!
If you would like to purchase this as a gift, please just let us know the name of the attendee/s after you've made your purchase.
Cancellations & Refunds
These tickets are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation or rescheduling. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be offered. If the event is rescheduled, you will have the option to transfer your ticket to the new date or request a refund if you’re unable to attend. Tickets are non-transferable without prior notice. If you’d like to change the name on your booking, please contact us in advance so we can update the door list.
