Joel previously worked with MTV in America and Australia.
He began planning the film in 2005 when he read about George Freeth in a newspaper.
He researched Freeth's background, tracking down his friends and relatives.
It was shot on 35 mm film to give it a vintage feel.
[5] Margo Harkin (Producer) and Joel Conroy (Director) were awarded Outstanding Achievement in film making for Waveriders at the 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival.