Big Wave News

BBC announces commission –  ‘The Man Who Loves Kelp’

The BBC has announced their commission of our half hour documentary ‘The Man who Loves Kelp’  A story told through the eyes of 73-year-old lorry driver and free-diver, Eric Smith and his daughter Catrine Priestley, tells of a once magical underwater forest, teeming with life that used to flourish off the south coast, until the […]

Posted on: May 30th, 2023

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INTRODUCING OUR WILDSCREEN X WWF INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING INTERN

We’ve been lucky enough this past month to have an extra pair of hands at Big Wave – and they’re overdue an introduction! Meet Helen, our Wildscreen X WWF Production Assistant Intern. Over Summer, Big Wave teamed up with Wildscreen and WWF to become one of the first production companies to host interns as part […]

Posted on: November 16th, 2022

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Cornwall’s Wildest Wave – Exploring sustainable production

We are always excited to announce a new programme release especially one that highlights the wonders that can be found exploring our own local environments here in the UK! Cornwall’s Wildest Wave is the incredible story of big wave surfer, Tom Butler, as life events caused him to press pause on chasing the world’s biggest […]

Posted on: May 24th, 2022

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Ocean Public Awareness Award: We won!

We are very excited to announce that Sarah Cunliffe won the Public Awareness Award in the Ocean Awards 2022! Watch below to see the award presentation and get a taste of the film she made in support of the Help Our Kelp campaign. The Ocean Awards are a partnership between Blue Marine Foundation and BOAT International. They exist […]

Posted on: May 5th, 2022

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2022 Ocean Awards – Help Our Kelp

We are incredibly proud to share the news that our Help Our Kelp Campaign film has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Public Awareness Award in the 2022 Ocean Awards. The Ocean Awards are a partnership between Blue Marine Foundation and BOAT International. They exist to recognise and celebrate the work of individuals, community […]

Posted on: April 12th, 2022

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The Safety Team anticipate a big wave. Surfing expert Tom Butler hopes to catch a monster wave in Cornwall

Big Wave breaks into Cornwall

Big Wave Cornwall received some fantastic press this week from Televisual, C21, World Screen, Broadcast, Hollywood Reporter and more. We’re excited to soon reveal what Mike and the team have been working so hard on behind the scenes. While we can’t say much, last week saw lots of hard work and preparation come together and […]

Posted on: March 1st, 2022

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BIG WAVE APPOINTS NEW MD

The very first film we made was called ‘Di’Di’s Story’ . Made out of our founder Sarah Cunliffe’s spare room, it told the story of a pet orangutan called Di-Di. Taken from the forests of Borneo, and sold to a family in Taiwan, our story followed her return to the forest, and highlighted the issues […]

Posted on: May 14th, 2021

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SUSSEX KELP FORESTS

BREAKING NEWS   ****INSHORE TRAWLING IN SUSSEX WATERS BANNED TO 4KM TO ENABLE LOST KELP FORESTS TO REGROW **** “This is a landmark decision for how Britain manages its marine environment.  Sussex’s remarkable kelp forests will provide a home for hundreds of species, creating an oasis of life off the UK’s coast, enhancing fisheries and sequestering […]

Posted on: March 30th, 2021

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Press Release – New Forest: The Crown’s Hunting Ground for Smithsonian Channel and Terra Mater 2021

On Friday 16th October, a press release was launched to announce that New Forest: The Crown’s Hunting Ground will premier in summer 2021. Presented by Hugh Bonneville, our 60 minute wildlife special for Smithsonian Channel UK and Terra Mater Studios ventures to the New Forest National Park, home to ancient woods, mossy mires and rich heathlands. click to read […]

Posted on: October 19th, 2020

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BIG WAVE INTERNS & THE SUMMER OF 2020

COVID has been tough for the film industry, but perhaps most challenging of all for the new generation of film-makers trying to break into production, and gain experience. This post is about two of our 2020 interns. Matt Roseveare is a field assistant and budding young cameraman, working on our Smithsonian/ Terra Mater Special for […]

Posted on: September 1st, 2020

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