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SEASON ONE: TRAILER

 
 
 

CONCEPT


 

“Deadliest catch” meets “Shark Week” meets “The Kardashians”. Wipe-outs, death, extreme drama, and sharks. What could go wrong?!

This is the story of the unsung heroes of big wave surfing, the jet ski safety squad. Going "into the black" means going under the waves into the darkness. And that's where these guys live, to make sure you live.

This series chronicles the lives of the infamous WatermEn of Maui’s North Shore.
These unsung heroes risk their lives every season at Peahi, to save the lives of countless surfers from around the world from certain death and peril in the face of these monsters of the sea
This adrenaline filled series, shows the every day lives of these true warriors, and how they prepare for the battles they will face ahead.

Each one sacrificing their own lives in order to save their friends and comrades in the face of these relentless giants of the sea.

 

THE PRODUCTION


We will explore the depths of their selfless dedication to saving the lives of these surfers as Maui’s Skullbase rescue team.

We explore their philosophy of the sea, Mana, tradition and the true spirit of Aloha, that each of them embrace fully.

This sprit and passion is what inspires them, and drives them each season to risk their lives in the face of adversity.

It’s a story of land and sea, and the challenges we face on both. It is a story of family, faith and love of the ocean, and a soulful caring that each and everyone of us embodies.

 

SEASONS


Every year brings a new swell, and no two waves are the same. Delving into the various lives of the ski safety team as well as the dramas thAT ensue amidst their personal lives and the lives of the infamous surfers they tow and save, the narrative arc lives between nature and the end of your seat.

 

TALENT


OLA CURNAN

Kai Lenny’s head safety driver. A jack of all trades and one of the most interesting men alive.

PAIGE ALMS

Paige Alms is a female Hawaiian big wave surfer. In 2016, she became the first female Big Wave champion. In 2023, she was one of the first women to compete in “The Eddie”.

KURTIS CHONG KEE

One of the most well known and famous safety drivers for surfing legends like Ian Walsh. Local Hawaiian, sponsored by Sea Doo as well as a major and voice for the team.

Skylar Lickle

2022 Red Bull Magnitude winner for big wave surfing, daughter of Brett Lickle, one of the pioneers of Peahi (jaws), making her a second generation legend.

FERNANDO “NANO” MASSERA

Originator of the infamous “SkullBase” jet ski safety team for JAWS.

ANDREA MOLLER

Guinness World Record for biggest women's paddle-in wave. Lead medic at the Peahi competition, and CPR trainer for the ski rescue team.

SLATER TROUT

Professional surfer and all-around waterman and social media influencer.

ANNIE REICKERT

Young female big wave surfer competing in “The Eddie” this year and on a fast track to becoming a global legend.

SCOTT SANCHEZ

Jet ski safety team trainer, former olympic coach, and can teach your dog to sit.


 
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THE TEAM


CHRIS NUÑEZ

Chris Nuñez is a respected figure and influential voice in the world of body art from his decades of television personality work on Ink Masters and Miami ink. Chris is now producing and directing original documentaries and TV shows with Make.Believe.Pictures.

MATT PIERCE

Matt Pierce is a documentary and commercial DP based out of Maui, Hawaii. Matt has worked on projects in 6 different countries in various capacities and created content for global brands such HBO+, Volkswagen, Samsung, and Lipton.

NICK WARAKSA

As an Emmy & Cannes award winning filmmaker, Nick has worked on projects ranging between A-list actors and musicians, fortune-500 companies, and traveling the world making documentary content for indigenous tribes that the United Nations has credited to gaining them global sovereignty of their cultures, and original TV show content with his partners at Make.Believe.Pictures.

BRYAN MIR

Director and Producer, Bryan Mir, has worked with countless top names in the film and the music industry from John Legend and Sara Bareilles to Slash and Jason Mraz. He now pioneers indigenous content and original TV shows at Make.Believe.Pictures.

JEFFREY KUSHON

Jeffrey has been an Art director, Producer and Set Designer for over 30 years in the Film & Television Industry on projects like “Fast & the Furious”, “Straight Outta Compton”,
“Dexter”, “Hacks” and “Our Flag Means Death” series on HBO with Taika Wahtiti , as well as being the CEO of Parker Stone Interiors that specializes in custom commercial interior design for such production companies as Deutsch LA, Steelhead & Lime Studios.

 

MAHALO