Singlefin: Yellow
by Jason Baffa
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Actor: Bonga Perkins, Daize Shane, David Kinoshita, Devon Howard, Tyler HatzikianDirector: Jason Baffa
Brand: Vas
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: MOVE Collective
Movie Reviews of Singlefin: Yellow
Movie Review: Finally, the best surf film offered on Amazon
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, this is without a doubt the single best surf film ever made and to be honest, the price on Amazon is much better than you'll find at any surf shop. I paid $30 for my copy (and two copies for a couple of friends).
Jason Baffa (director) has assembled perhaps the most pure piece of cinema on surfing ever. Shot on 16 mm film, the texture is perfect in reflecting the rays of sunlight and the enthusiasm of surfers. It is a longboard film, but applies to all surfers and non-surfers. The board, SingleFin: yellow, refers to a 9'6" single fin, classic nose rider longboard that is yellow, designed and shaped on film by west coast shaper Tyler Hatzikian (sp?). While creator gives birth to this golden chariot and rides it for the first time, the experience is extended to several other friends around the world for their experience and input. Hence, the most unique surf film ever: The board is the central character.
With loving detail and care, Baffa lets us all in on the shaper's world, the surfer's world and the world of the board only to be reborn (I won't give away too much). It's a psuedo documentary, but the special features with story boards and additional comments shows this was planned all along. It's a masterpiece simply unparalleled in surf film lore.
Singlefin has been building an incredible groundswell of cult following in the past year. One viewing and you'll see why. While there wasn't as much bonus material included in this DVD as, say, Step Into Liguid, the additional stuff is still far more than most surf films that have made it to DVD. Check out the director's commentary, too, as Baffa makes multiple viewings well worth your while with insightful details surrounding the challenges to making the film.
Baffa also plans a pending release of a making of DVD for Singlefin accompanied by a soundtrack CD of the music.
And Oh the music. Folks, this is perhaps the best musical soundtrack ever done for a surf film. I've got Step INto Liquid and Soundtrack and to be honest it's somewhat cliche.
Singlefin has nothing cliche about it and Baffa astutely selected some of the most alternative and progressive west coast artists to set the score for his musical backdrop. Bluebird (yes, a very hardcore band) is featured prominantly but with some of their best and esoteric music ever made from their mystical Black Presence CD. It's progressive and moves the genra forward instead of relying on tired themes. Oma Yang provides the powerful closer on SIngleFin and a plethora of folk and other progressive artists coupled with some original score from Baffa and company provides the clear winner of all time for surf film sounds.
If you love surfing, get this film. If you love good filmmaking, get this film. Baffa provides a sober, clear, serious and spiritually profound look at the world of surfing devoid of cliches that will never be rivaled. It's simply the best surf film ever made.
Summary of Singlefin: Yellow
Six Surfers. Six Stories. One Board! Journey the world as one yellow surfboard is shared by a group of friends. Starring Tyler Hatzikian, Beau Young, David Kinoshita, Daize Shayne, Devon Howard, Bonga Perkins and co-starring Dylan Jones, Jimmy Gamboa and Josh Farberow. Shot on location in California, Australia, Mexico, Hawaii and Japan. 70 Mins with bonus 90 mins. Running Time: 160 minutes. Release Date: 04/26/2005.Similar DVD Movies
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