TAUBLIEB FILMS NEW YEAR UPDATE!
“GROUND SWELL: THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR”
BIG WAVE MOVIE HITS THE BIG SCREEN – THE WAY IT SHOULD BE SEEN!
NATIONAL THEATRICAL RELEASE ROLLS OUT JANUARY 20TH!
NARRATED BY JOSH BROLIN AND FEATURING THE BEST BIG WAVE SURFERS IN THE WORLD!
“As satisfying as it is terrifying” – Matt Warshaw, Legendary surf journalist/historian
“Dare not to be moved” – Chas Smith, Beach Grit
“Spectacular…immersive…scary….you’ll find yourself holding your breath” – Sam George, director “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau”
AND IN OTHER TAUBLIEB FILMS NEWS:
NEW MINI DOC – “DIRT DYNASTY” – STORY OF FIRST FAMILY OF OFF-ROAD RACING:
JOHNNY, CJ, AND KATHY GREAVES, PRODUCED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MONSTER ENERGY
TAUBLIEB FILMS PRODUCING VIRAL CONTENT FOR NEW ALCOHOL PRODUCT, "THE BEAST UNLEASHED" FROM MONSTER ENERGY, DIRECTED BY PAUL TAUBLIEB
TAUBLIEB FILMS CONTINUES TO WIN FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS!
“BLINK OF AN EYE” and "10,000 HOURS" FEATURE FILMS IN DEVELOPMENT!
For Immediate Release
Malibu, CA, January 17, 2023
TAUBLIEB Films continues to create compelling, award-winning content across all platforms, including bringing big wave surfing to the way it’s supposed to be seen with "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" – on the big screen! It rolls out starting January 20th, 2023 in theaters across the country, and later worldwide, with upcoming premieres in London, Lisbon, Berlin and Durban.
To find a theater near you go to www.groundswellfilm.com
“Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear” is a feature documentary that takes you on a cinematic thrill ride as the best big wave surfers in the world tackle the biggest, most fearsome waves on the planet. Directed, written, and produced by multiple Emmy award-winning filmmaker Paul Taublieb, “Ground Swell” is narrated and Executive Produced by Academy Award-nominated actor Josh Brolin, and features Nic Von Rupp, Matt Bromley, Kai Lenny, Makua Rothman, and Bianca Valenti, along with a special appearance by Vini Dos Santos and what might be the legendary 100 foot wave ridden in Nazare, Portugal!
See the theatrical trailer here! Theatrical Trailer
Rave reviews are coming in for “Ground Swell.” Matt Warshaw, legendary surf historian said, "Paul Taublieb has been producing top-quality work for years and years, and ‘Ground Swell’ is his best to date. As satisfying as it is terrifying!"
Sam George, director of the Emmy-winning documentary “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau,” wrote, “The big wave surfing in ‘Ground Swell’ is so spectacular, so immersive, and so scary, that while watching you find yourself holding your breath and wondering how the heavy water surfers can possibly hold theirs in, around, and under five and six-story tall waves.”
Chas Smith, head of Beach Grit, the biggest surf website in the world, wrote “Giant waves and incredible storytelling…dare not to be moved.”
The film was filmed on location on an all-time monster day at Nazare, Portugal, and also at fearsome Jaws on Maui, the fabled Pipeline on the North Shore of Hawaii, and the sometimes deadly Mavericks in Northern California. With insightful, in-depth interviews, combined with bleeding-edge visuals, the film is an exploration of how big wave surfers battle fear in search of the ultimate thrill – and how what they experience can be an inspiration for everyone. “You’ll find the best times of your life on the other side of fear,” explained featured surfer, South African Matt Bromley.
Bromley and Taublieb also recently had a chance to sit down with legendary CBS Sports Reporter, Jim Hill, to talk about the film and Brolin's role as narrator. See the interview HERE
“Big waves were meant to be seen on the big screen, and ‘Ground Swell’ harkens back to the days when surf movies were four-walled and played in theaters,” said Taublieb. “And it’s the first time ever the monsters at Nazare will be shown in a big-screen theatrical setting!” Taublieb’s other work includes producing the Emmy-winning ESPN 30 for 30 “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau,” and other work he's directed, written and produced include the Emmy-winning “Unchained: The Untold Story of Freestyle Motocross” and the acclaimed NASCAR-related documentary, “Blink of an Eye,” as well as producing the feature film, “The Vow,” starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams. The company also produces branded entertainment for numerous companies from Ferrari to Monster Energy, as well as viral and short-form content, with Susan Cooper serving as company partner and Executive Producer on all projects.
For the official Monster Energy press release for "Ground Swell" click HERE
“Ground Swell” was produced by TAUBLIEB Films in conjunction with Monster Energy and was directed, written, and produced by Paul Taublieb. Executive Producers Josh Brolin, Mark Hall, Sam Pontrelli, Mitch Covington, and Dan McHugh. Producers Susan Cooper and Stacy Transou. Director of Photography and Editor Wesley Forsyth, Co-DP and Associate Producer David Clark, and Coordinating Producer Curtis Beck. Surf forecasting by Mark Sponsler of www.stormsurf.com with additional footage by an all-star team of cinematographers including Tim Bonython, Tucker Wooding, Larry Haynes, and Powerlines Productions, which is also profiled in the film.
Check www.groundswellfilm.com for updates and details, and to find local theaters screening "Ground Swell," including in Hawaii, along the coasts, mountain towns and in all major cities, before rolling out worldwide. The movie will come to a streaming platform later this spring.
In Other TAUBLIEB Films News:
"DIRT DYNASTY"
The most unique family in motorsports, the Greaves family, is the subject of a compelling, cinematic-style mini-documentary, “Dirt Dynasty” which you can see here: Dirt Dynasty. It tells the story of 7-time world champion Johnny Greaves and his unmatched accomplishments in the sport of short-course, off-road racing, which in recent years has found him battling his son, CJ Greaves, now amassing multiple championships of his own. And holding it all together – and often finding herself torn - is Kathy Greaves, wife, mother, and team manager!
FILM FESTIVALS
In recent months, TAUBLIEB Films has continued to rack up wins and finalist accolades at leading film festivals and award shows around the world, with highlights including:
- "Blink of an Eye": Grand Prize Best of Show & Best Documentary at Grand Motor Film Festival, Best Film Overall at the International Motor Film Awards
- "Ground Swell" (2022 edition): Webby Award, Paladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival, Hashtag Sports, NY/LA Film Awards and Audience Favorite Award at the Maui Film Festival,
- "Ferrari Roma" Short Film: Paladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival, International Motor Film Awards, Monza Film Festival
- "JB Mauney: No Regrets" Short Film: IOC's Milan International Film Festival, Discovery Film Awards, Hashtag Sports Awards
- "Monster's Greatest Moments": Paladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival, International Internet Awards
- "Three Kings" featuring Lewis Hamilton, Makua Rothman and Dylan Ferrandis: FICTS Sports Movies & TV Festival, Paladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival
BACK TO X GAMES!
TAUBLIEB Films is heading back to Aspen to shoot cinematic, brand-centric footage for Monster Energy, while also serving as the production company for a Twitch network live stream of the podcast “UNLEASHED with The Dingo & Danny.”
THE "BEAST" UNLEASHED!
Monster Energy is launching a new alcohol-based, malt-liquor product, The Beast Unleashed, and TAUBLIEB Films is producing a series of viral videos and branded content for the launch. More info to come!
FEATURE FILMS:
- “BLINK OF AN EYE” DOCUMENTARY BEING DEVELOPED INTO A FEATURE FILM
The rave-reviewed, theatrically-released, hit documentary film “Blink of an Eye” produced by TAUBLIEB Films now has a completed script and and the feature film version will be produced by Paul Taublieb and Susan Cooper, working with iconic film producer Roger Birnbaum, who has produced over 120 major feature films (from “Rain Man” to the James Bond films, as well as “The Vow,” which Taublieb also produced). More details soon! “Blink” tells the story of friendship, honor, and sacrifice between NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt and the driver he gave a special chance to, Michael Waltrip.
- "10,000 HOURS"
Taublieb Films has optioned the rights to the Swedish version of this drama and comedy, which tells the story of a clerk who wins the lottery and embarks on a journey of 10,000 hours to see his dream of being a professional soccer player come true. Being produced by Zev Taublieb and Susan Cooper, with Paul Taublieb.