Welcome to the First Light Surf Club Spotlight Session Episode 04, where we dive into conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and people we admire both in and out of the water. Today we have the privilege of speaking with an award-winning filmmaker, storyteller, creative, surfer, cold-water enthusiast, husband, and future father Ben Weiland.

Ben has carved out a unique niche in the surfing world by documenting waves in some of the coldest and most remote coastlines, including Norway, the Falkland Islands, and Alaska. His film Island X recently won Best Surf Movie of 2022, and he's now gearing up to premiere his next project, Search For Volcano Island, set to debut at the end of August through September.

We hope you enjoy this conversation with Ben Weiland as we discuss his passion for surf filmmaking, the thrill of exploring remote surf spots, and the stories behind his most captivating projects.


Buy Tickets to the premier of Ben's latest film Search For Volcano Island
8/29 - San Diego
9/7 - Encinitas
9/14 - Malibu
9/21 - Pacifica
9/24 - Mill Valley


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