Kuta, Bali — International Surf Film Festival Ombak Bali is preparing it’s second edition this year screening 15 of the best new surf films from around the world.

Ombak Bali is a platform where national and international surf film makers can expose their films to an interested public. Ombak Bali also aims to help awareness concerning environmental and social issues by screening inspiring and beautiful surf documentaries which handle these subjects. Surf cinema has taken a leap over the last couple of years with filmmakers exploring the surfworld and using this medium to send a message

As the only independent surf film festival in South-East Asia, Ombak Bali will have all exclusive South-East Asian and world premieres. The 4 day film festival will take place in the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel in South Kuta between August 19 and 22. Film directors will be there to present their film to the audience. Surf art and live music will also form part of the exciting 4 day programme.

check out the official festival site

Los Angeles — FUEL TV, the 24/7 action sports lifestyle network, is pleased to announce that the surfing TV series ‘FiNS’ produced by Opper Sports Productions has received its second Emmy Award. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter awarded an Emmy to “FINS” for Episode 15 for excellence in a Magazine Show.

“We’re honored to have ‘FiNS’ recognized for a second year in a row,” says Shon Tomlin, FUEL TV VP of Programming and Development. “I think we sometimes take for granted how much hard work and talent goes into our programming, so when you get recognized it really gives the whole team a sense of accomplishment. We’re all very lucky to have partners like Ira and his crew creating some of the most entertaining and engaging programs on television.”

more story at surfersvillage.com