Girl on Wave

International Distribution, 1091 Pictures • 9 Individual Media Platforms

SYNOPSIS

Girl on Wave represents a 16-month journey of hard work and collaborative efforts from the team. With incredible talents from each member, Girl on Wave showcases the strength, determination and courage it takes to turn dreams into reality. From the skilled underwater photography to the breath-taking aerial views, Girl on Wave features work from emerging talents working together.

 

This documentary embraces what can happen when you aspire to follow your dreams. The first windsurfing film shot entirely in 5K, Girl on Wave is filmed on Maui. The film includes interviews with local mentors and community leaders who have inspired Sarah on her journey and have played a critical role in helping her get to where she is today.

International Distribution, 1091 Pictures

9 Individual Media Platforms

Direct TV 4K Cinema

Sports Illustrated TV

Globosat Brazil Deal

Pluto TV

Feature in Blackmagic Design, 2019 DaVinci Resolve 15 Worldwide Manual

Featured on Red Digital Cinema “Shot on Red”

Featured on GoPro.com

9 Film Festival Awards

Distribution Partners

Sarah Hauser

Guinness World Record holder, 3x IWT champion, certified personal trainer

Sarah is a professional ocean athlete who has competed internationally as a windsurfer and a Stand Up Paddler in the surf and racing disciplines.

“What do you aspire to be”

Steven B Esparza

Director /Producer/Director of Photography

Steven founded Echohouse Films in 2000. Having worked on feature documentaries, featured films and various national spots.

Jace Panebianco

Underwater Photography

Known for the Windsurfing Movie 2, Jace spent three years in production and filmed in seven countries in search of windsurfing’s new frontier.

“What do you aspire to be”

Sarah Hauser professional athlete timeline

  • Medallia Ambassador 2021
    Sarah partners with Medallia and becomes their wellness ambassador.

  • Guinness World Record 2020
    Sarah establishes the first Guinness World Record for largest wave ever windsurfed by a woman (36ft).

  • 2019/2020 IWT Women's Biggest Wave
    The "Big Wave Award" (organized by the International Windsurfing Tour) is based on photo evidence and rewards the rider who catches the biggest wave of the winter. Sarah won with a 36ft wave caught at "Jaws" in Maui on New Years Eve.

  • Cloudbreak 2019
    Sarah succeeds in her quest to ride the infamous Cloudbreak wave on a last minute mission to Fiji. The footage of the adventure is showcased in the IWT* documentary "Riders of the Liquid Plains".

  • SAP Ambassador 2019
    Sarah becomes part of the SAP elite team of athletes, a huge milestone for a non-mainstream sport athlete.

  • Aloha Classic Champion 2017, 2018
    The Aloha Classic is considered the Super Bowl of windsurfing. It takes place every Fall on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii.

  • International Windsurfing Tour Champion 2015, 2016, 2018
    Sarah travels to the IWT* events: USA, Mexico, Peru, Morocco where she competes and wins enough points to become the overall champion 3 times.

Media & Press Release

GOW Fox 10 Interview

GOW CBS 5 Interview

GOW Fox 10 Follow Up Interview

GOW Fox News - Guinness World Record

GOW ABC News - Guinness World Record

Premier Photos

MAUI PREMIERE OF GIRL ON WAVE

Kahului, HI

April 21st 2017

GOPRO GIRL ON WAVE PREMIERE

Carlsbad, California

August 9th, 2017

PHOENIX PREMIERE OF GIRL ON WAVE

Scottsdale, Arizona

August 7th, 2017