The Blind Sea Film

In cinemas from 15 August 2024

The Blind Sea follows elite Australian athlete Matt Formston and big wave legend Dylan Longbottom as they charge the biggest wave ever ridden by a blind surfer.

At the age of five Matt lost 95% of his vision. Determined to lead a fulfilling life Matt’s parents gave him the tools to take back control of his life, becoming a highly successful corporate executive, Paralympian, World Champion, World Record Holder and World Cup Gold Medalist in Tandem Cycling, 3x World Champion surfer, husband and father to three.

Exploring the themes of perseverance, determination, the high performance mindset, community, diversity, inclusion, and overcoming adversity, this film is a celebration of the human spirit, a family friendly film that will resonate with audiences all over the globe.

As Matt chases his next goal, he wants to prove that disability or not, that you can achieve anything if you want it bad enough.

The film shot at various locations throughout Australia, Fiji, Indonesia, Portugal and USA.

Release date: Autumn 2024

This film is proudly supported by

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Produced by Brick Studios Pty Ltd, Australia The producers of The Blind Sea film are committed to ensuring the digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

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