The Inertia Film and Photo Challenge 2021: Short Profile Film
Can a man sell enough empanadas to fly himself all the way to Australia? Three-thousand, five-hundred, to be exact? What goes into getting that one perfect shot? Do we truly appreciate the depth of artistry behind giving a surfboard new life? Or even building one from scratch, for that matter?
We asked talented filmmakers to tell us unique and compelling stories about people doing great things in surf and outdoor culture. From uncovering the magic of the seemingly mundane to celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of extraordinary individuals, these were just some of the questions storytellers asked in their work.
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On today s show we’ll learn about the union that more than 200 workers at Alphabet the parent company of Google have announced they re forming with the Communications Workers of America. This winter, the butterfly sanctuary in Pacific Grove is empty, and monarchs across the Central Coast and North America are disappearing while federal protection is still years away. You’ll hear from Santa Barbara filmmaker Heather Hudson, who recently released her third film a tribute to surf pioneer Marge Calhoun. We ll speak with the head of SLO Village, a local organization helping to keep seniors living independently in their own homes. And finally, we explore the way San Luis Obispo is using lights and activites to attract people to the downtown core.