16mm and HD surf film produced in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation premieres to benefit Surfrider Central Long Island
 
Teton Village, WY – Teton Gravity Research (TGR) presents OUT THERE, a16mm and HiDef surf film, brought to you by Jeep and SoBe Life Water on June 13, 2008 at Sachem High School East in Farmingville, New York. Created in partnership with Surfrider Foundation, OUT THERE showcases today’s most progressive surfing, while considering humankind’s impact on the world’s oceans, beaches and waves. All proceeds from the Farmingville premiere of OUT THERE benefit local Surfrider efforts to protect coastal environments.
 
Through the experiences of surfers and the locals they meet throughout their travel, the film takes a thought-provoking look into the environmental destruction threatening known and unknown surf spots. OUT THERE questions impending threats to Trestles in Southern California, pulp mill pollution in Southern Chile and unrestricted development along Hawaii’s famed North Shore and in Tahiti.
 
“We wanted to do something that no one has ever done before,” says TGR Co-Founder, Steve Jones. “Our goal is to produce a film that not only captures the youth culture and progression taking place within surfing, but also harnesses that energy to inspire surfers and enthusiasts to take action toward protecting endangered, coastal areas around the world.”
 
OUT THERE features the surfing of John John Florence, Jamie Sterling, Pancho Sullivan, Jordy Smith, Jamie O’Brien, Nate Yeomans, Brett Simpson, Greg Long, Garrett McNamara, Herbie Fletcher, Torrey Meister, Sterling Spencer and Donavan Frankenreiter, along with the Billabong XXL winning session Shane Dorian, Ian Walsh and Manoa Drollet surfed during what may be the largest waves ever ridden at Tahiti’s famed break, Teahupoo.
 
The Farmingville premiere starts at 8:00 p.m., doors at 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2008 at Sachem High School East, and the tickets are $5 each. OUT THERE tour stops will features tons of giveaways including a new surfboard.
 
Sponsorship from Jeep, SoBe Life Water, Surfrider Foundation, Surfer Magazine and Billabong make this film and tour possible. Each copy of OUT THERE comes with a free, one-year membership to the Surfrider Foundation. Check out the latest teasers for OUT THERE, the film’s tour schedule and order DVDs and TGR Clothing online at TetonGravity.com.

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About TGR
Started in 1996 in the mountains of Wyoming, Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is one of the world’s leading action sports production companies. TGR specializes in surf, snowboard and ski films, TV programming and online content. To learn more about TGR, please visit TetonGravity.com or contact Steve Jones at 307.734.8192 x13 or scj@tetongravity.com.  Teton Gravity Research is a member of 1% for the planet.