Through friends within the surf community, Apffel gathered backers who believed in his film's message, including Kona Brewing Company, who helped fund the tour, as well as ZICO Coconut Water[2] and XS.
They’re environmentalists, nonprofit organizers and spiritual people performing selfless acts..."[4] Outside writer Lisa Lombardi says the film "embraces the original notion of surfing as an escape, a joy, and a way to connect with nature...the movie is a gorgeous array of color, action, and editing.
'So Cal natives Nathan Apffel and Hans Hagen's beautifully shot surf film that (we can vouch) transcends genre with a pure aesthetic that leaves even the most surf-shy viewer longing for the perfect tube.'
Director Nathan Apffel, along with Hans Hagen (professional surfer, Executive Producer, and Music Supervisor) pored over the project; the end product, a film that serves as a beacon for passionate independent filmmakers and artists.
"[8] A competitive freestyle BMX rider in his teens, Apffel's lifepath was drastically altered when he fell off a cliff in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at the age of 16.