Synopsis

Facing Monsters is an intimate portrait of West Australian slab-wave surfer Kerby Brown, whose deep connection to the ocean is matched by his commitment to his family. Driven to ride an uncharted wave in the Southern Ocean, Kerby confronts fear, addiction, and the risks of his relentless pursuit. With powerful storytelling and striking cinematography, the film captures both the intensity of the ocean and the personal cost of chasing one of nature’s most dangerous challenges. Best Cinematography – Toronto Documentary Film Festival 2022. Best Documentary – Newport Beach Film Festival 2022. Audience Award – Portuguese Surf Film Festival 2022. Film of the Year – Solento Surf Festival 2022. Best Sound & Best Cinematography – AACTA Awards 2022. Official Selections 2022: BANFF, Slamdance Film Festival, Paris Surf & Skateboard Film Festival, Coast Film & Music Festival, Noosa Festival of Surfing, CinefestOZ, Brisbane International Film Festival, Bungalow Film Festival.