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The Church of the Open Sky

The Church of the Open Sky

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Description: Shot on location in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka, the film features Dave Rastovich, Lauren Lindsey Hill, Tom Wegener, Belinda Baggs, CJ Nelson, Alex Knost, Johnny Abegg, Neal Purchase Jr, Jasson Salisbury, Devon Howard and many others.

 

Released: 2017

 

Category: surfing

 
 

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Dave Rastovich / The Church of the Open Sky This is an excerpt from ‘The Church of the Open Sky’, an award winning surf film by independent Australian filmmaker Nathan Oldfield. This section of the film features Dave Rastovich, unencumbered and equipment free in Sri Lanka. 'The Church of the Open Sky' is a luscious visual love poem that explores gratefully lived surfing journeys. Shot on location in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka, the film features Dave Rastovich, Lauren Lindsey Hill, Tom Wegener, Belinda Baggs, CJ Nelson, Alex Knost, Johnny Abegg, Neal Purchase Jr, Jasson Salisbury, Devon Howard and many others. Awards include Best Feature Film (San Diego), Spirit of the Festival (London), Best Cinematography (Berlin and Carolina), Best Heart & Soul (Cape Town) and Best Soundtrack (Florida, Ericeira and Cape Town). The song in this excerpt is an unreleased track entitled ‘A Final Mantra’ by Pepa Knight.

6/11/2018   |   video icon

Noosa Surf Film Festival Compilation Trailer 2017 Compilation of the films playing at the 2017 Noosa Surf Film Festival. Edited by Marlee Harrison

10/3/2017   |   video icon

The Church of the Open Sky: Alternative Trailer This is an alternative trailer for 'The Church of the Open Sky', to celebrate its release on Vimeo On Demand. Vimeo On Demand: vimeo.com/ondemand/thechurchoftheopensky DVDs Available: nathanoldfield.com/new-products/ 'The Church of the Open Sky' is the latest feature length release from award winning independent Australian filmmaker Nathan Oldfield. Shot on location in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka, the film features Dave Rastovich, Lauren Lindsey Hill, Tom Wegener, Belinda Baggs, CJ Nelson, Alex Knost, Johnny Abegg, Neal Purchase Jr, Jason Salisbury, Devon Howard and many others. 'The Church of the Open Sky' is a luscious visual love poem that explores gratefully lived surfing journeys. It is a sea soaked celebration of the exquisite preciousness of being alive. This film is an inspired and endearing representation of the surfing experience, where all participants are worthy and welcomed - to learn, play and grow together - in inclusive, sacred playgrounds beneath 'The Church of the Open Sky'.

8/25/2017   |   video icon
 
 

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