Episode 64: Jason Baffa on Surfing and Filmmaking

On this episode: surf films, directing Bill Murray, and being a filmmaker in the digital age. We’re talking with Jason Baffa, filmmaker, surfer, and sometimes maker of surf films.

Show Notes

• 00:35 – Announcing Jason’s new show CHASING WAVES
• 02:40 – Introducing Jason Baffa 
• 10:00 – Meeting Bill Murray and getting him to narrate Loopers
• 12:00 – What is a Bolex?
• 14:20 – Film vs digital and the impact on how you shoot
• 29:15 – How Chasing Waves came to be
• 34:20 – Did you grow up spending time outdoors?
• 52:30 – Advice for aspiring surf filmmakers
• 57:50 – The Revenge of Little Joey (and Fitz’s missing stunt driver credit)

Connect with Jason on his website jasonbaffafilms.com, on Instagram @jasonbaffafilms and on YouTube.

Mentioned in this Episode

• Chasing Waves – watch on Disney+
• One California Day
• Bella Vita
• Loopers: The Caddies Long Walk
• Bolex
• The Revenge of Little Joey

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.