50 foot wave. 3% vision.
94 minutes
The Blind Sea (2024)
Australian blind surfer Matt Formston’s mettle is pushed to the limits in this thrilling documentary. With only 3% vision, the 4x World Champion attempts his most fearsome and dangerous challenge yet, surfing the monster waves of Nazaré.
A heart-pounding ride. A life-changing risk.
THE BLIND SEA follows 4 x World Champion and one of the greatest blind surfers of all time, Australian Matt Formston, as he pushes his mettle to the limits and attempts to break one of the most fearsome and dangerous records in world surfing - the monster waves of Nazaré, Portugal.
An inspiring insight into a different way of life
Thought provoking and uplifting, THE BLIND SEA reveals the private mindset that’s enabled Matt to succeed at the highest level, both in and out of the water - despite facing a lifetime of obstacles, judgement and prejudice.
A celebration of community and inclusion
With strong Aussie bonds of determination and mateship, THE BLIND SEA’s impact reaches far beyond the screen. Showcasing positive role models from across the Diversity and Inclusion sector, the film covers soaring highs, painful lows, and above all, a lot of heart.
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Australian blind surfer Matt Formston’s mettle is pushed to the limits in this thrilling documentary. With only 3% vision, the 4x World Champion attempts his most fearsome and dangerous challenge yet, surfing the monster waves of Nazaré.
A heart-pounding ride. A life-changing risk.
THE BLIND SEA follows 4 x World Champion and one of the greatest blind surfers of all time, Australian Matt Formston, as he pushes his mettle to the limits and attempts to break one of the most fearsome and dangerous records in world surfing - the monster waves of Nazaré, Portugal.
An inspiring insight into a different way of life
Thought provoking and uplifting, THE BLIND SEA reveals the private mindset that’s enabled Matt to succeed at the highest level, both in and out of the water - despite facing a lifetime of obstacles, judgement and prejudice.
A celebration of community and inclusion
With strong Aussie bonds of determination and mateship, THE BLIND SEA’s impact reaches far beyond the screen. Showcasing positive role models from across the Diversity and Inclusion sector, the film covers soaring highs, painful lows, and above all, a lot of heart.
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Meet the Filmmakers
Daniel Fenech
Writer/Director
Matt Formston
Executive Producer
Erin Fenech
Executive Producer
Heath Davis
Producer
Dylan Longbottom
Producer
Nicola Nossal
Producer
Daniel Fenech
Writer/Director
Daniel Fenech is an award-winning filmmaker from South Western Sydney, is from a CALD background, and is also the co-founder of Brick Studios. In 2019 Daniel picked up Bronze at the New York Film & TV Awards and Gold at the 2020 Australian Tourism Awards for his short-form documentary projects. THE BLIND SEA is Daniel’s feature documentary directorial debut.
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