Almost There Adventure Podcast

Episode 64: Jason Baffa on Surfing and Filmmaking

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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.

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