Chris Ward

Movies

For a Few Barrels More
The producers of A Fistful of Barrels and A Bowlful of Chile serve up another slice of 'Somewhere', and this time it's all Bagus! The ASP World Tour descends on Bali in search of Indonesian barrels, babes and Bintangs. In what was possibly the least mysterious event location in the short history of The Search campaign, Rip Curl opted to pay the boys of the Top 44 back for last year's Chilean hell-trip and hold this year's Somewhere event in the well-tracked, and in this case, well-oiled waters off of Bali. Far be it from us to be the spoilers, though. If you can't figure out where these perfectly groomed left-hand barrels are, do the legwork yourself and you'll reap the rewards. Relax and enjoy watching Kelly Slater completely dominate the rest of the Top 44, before bowing out and letting the young Turks have their day. The all-Hawaiian final featured Bruce Irons besting Freddy P to retire comfortably from the Tour in the knowledge that he's got what it takes to take home a win.
A Bowlful of Chile
From the producers of A Fistful of Barrels comes a new video featuring an entirely new wave. The small town of Arica, Chile hosts the ASP World Tour's Top 44 at Ex Isla Alacrans during the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile. Following hot on the heels of last year's epic sessions at the Mexican pointbreak known only as La Jolla, The Search extends its one-of-a-kind Floating License to South America, where the world's best face-off with one of the most challenging waves to ever host a World Tour event. What started out as a question mark became one of the greatest slab duels ever held, complete with heat-ending injuries and the spectacle of the world's best dry-docked on the shallow Chilean reef, leaving some holding their bandaged heads and others simply shaking theirs at a wave compared to both Pipeline and Teahupo'o for it's ferocity.
Separate Volume
It isn’t that strange, that no two surfers have the same exact approach to a wave. It is an extension of character and everyone is different. In the making of Separate Volume, the intention was to show how each member of the team is unique. A lot of our surfers have never been spotlighted or even seen outside of a magazine, so this was their chance to shine. The movie also delves deeper into surfers that you have seen hundreds of times but still know nothing about. Nathan Fletcher has voices in his head that make him travel the globe and surf to a different tune. In typical Hawaiian style, Dustin Barca had to fight for everyone’s respect and it is undeniable in his surfing. You will see Brent Dorrington, who at 17 has that natural surfing style that echoes a young Tom Curren. Chris Ward’s unbridled power and mix of wild abandon produces spontaneity in every aspect of his surfing and his life.
A Fistful of Barrels
A FISTFUL OF BARRELS is the first surf film of its kind...it wont be the last! Seven Films Presents A FISTFUL OF BARRELS SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The ASP held the Rip Curl Search WCT SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The best swell in ten years served up perfect 6-8 foot barrels for the 44 best surfers in the world. SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...This wave awaits you!
Letting Go
In the 1990s, Kelly Slater established himself as the most dominant professional surfer ever. He won a record 6 world titles. But that was then. By 2005, it had been 7 years since he had worn the crown. Many thought he was past his prime. They were wrong. Experience the most triumphant year of Kelly's career. Join him in the epic waves of the WCT "Dream Tour" -- Australia, South Pacific, Africa, North and South America, Asia and Europe -- on his quest for his long-awaited 7th world title. Get a behind-the-scenes look into one of the most intense years in competitive surfing -- the rivalries, the controversies and the drama -- from the worlds top pro surfers. Witness revealing and exclusive interviews with Kelly and never before seen backstage footage of his life.
Critically Acclaimed
"Critically Acclaimed" is a movie featuring the world's greatest surfers. Two years in the making and a trip around the world Critically Acclaimed brings the most exotic surf locations and exciting surfers into your living room. Featuring exclusive free surfing sections of Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds, Geoff Brack, Dean Morrison, Jamie O'Brien, Chris Ward, Bruce Irons, Andy Irons, Tim Curran, Kelly Slater. Filmed on Location in Tahiti, Australia, France, Hawaii, California, East Coast
Nobody's Heros
Finally the movie we have all been waiting for! Two and a half years in the making Nobody's Heros, directed by Michael Spencer Taylor (Progression VM Fame) is simply the most revolutionary surf movie since Taylor Steele's 1992 critically acclaimed release Momentum.
Back in Town
Back In Town visits exotic locations, capturing exclusive sessions with the world's best surfers. From perfect 10-foot barrels in Tahiti and Hawaii to the epic beach breaks of France, Australia and Brazil. Back In Town has something for everyone! Hop on the Frieden bus and enjoy the best surfers in the world ripping exotic locations worldwide! Locations: Australia, Tahiti, France, South Africa, Hawaii and Brazil.
Radio Waves
Here’s the Pitch: Let’s not fight the conventional surf video format, but embrace it — combining the world’s best surfers and the world’s best spots with tough, driving tunes. Hollywood Connection: {{{Rocky}}} V: At first you’re thinking, “Not another one!”, but somehow you find yourself sticking around to see how it all turns out. Best Actor: Shane Dorian. With so many good surfers — a certain 44 to be exact — it’s hard to claim one as the absolute best, but Dorian consistently pops up and out around the world, letting us know he’s still here and in championship form. Supporting Cast: Kelly, AI, Gavin, Cory, Bruce, Wardo, Occy, Taj, Joel, and Fanning. Score: Queens of the Stone Age, BT and the Roots, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Galactic, etc…
Billabong Challenge: Alley Oop & Wide Open
As modern surfing leaps into the future, a new breed of hot young surfers merge the energetic moves of snow & skateboarding with the traditions of rhythm and flow, as they feverishly attack any wave, in any condition. Challenging eight of the world's best juniors in a revealing expose of the next generation, 'ALLEY OOP' stars Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, Chris Ward, Michael Lowe, Shaun Holmes, Ono, Yuri, and Tim Curren. The winners of seven international BILLABONG regional events were invited to compete in the 1998 BILLABONG JUNIOR CHALLENGE. Contested over 3 rounds with accumulative point scores, the extreme energy and intense rivalry set the stage for top Aussie Juniors to do battle with hot major talent from Hawaii and the USA. Featuring Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, Trent Munro, C J Hobgood.
5'5
5'5" x 19 1/4" Redux the long anticipated new surfing video from Lost. In the winter of '96 / '97, while everyone was riding 6'1" thrusters featuring Slater's elf shoe rocker and long before the "retro fish" craze, two kids attacked the North Shore and beyond on 5'5" twin fins. The subsequent action ended up being tossed together for the 1997 video 5'5" x 19 1/4" and other oddities. What started as an addendum of random recent "fish clips" has turned into a magnus opus of epic proportion. Over 10... or 8... or 12 years in the making comes... 5'5" X 19 1/4" REDUX. Starring Chris Ward, Aaron Cormican, and Mason Ho putting sub 5'6" boards to their limits. Also featuring sections from Shane Beschen, Kolohe Andino, Dane Reynolds, Jordy Smith, Ryan Carlson, and Ol' Mr. Slater himself. ...And for the first time ever seen, Cory Lopez and Ian Walsh weaving through some of the longest tubes ever captured on video at what "SURFER" Magazine dubbed "The Holy Grail of Surf Scores."
Psychoward
Chris Ward is an enigma. He travels around and rips as hard as anyone on the tour, but he does his traveling and ripping quietly. A documentary on Chris was long overdue. The documentary-style movie that features Wardo at his best. Most of the footage is raw and medium quality, but that fits Ward well; he's a working man's hero. Locations: Hawaii, Mexico - Puerto Escondido, Tahiti, Indonesia, South Africa, California, Europe, South America, Australia. Music: Sublime, White Zombie, Youth Brigade