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A person in a black wetsuit and hood carries a bright blue surfboard under their arm while walking across a snow-covered surface, with a tall building and structures in the background under a bright, overcast sky.

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Three different women are united by surfing. This short documentary film looks at the subculture of NYC surfing through the lens of these women, divulging the highs and lows of riding waves at Rockaway Beach.

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A person in a black wetsuit and hood carries a bright blue surfboard under their arm while walking across a snow-covered surface. The board has a black fin and a teal leash attached. In the background, a tall building and several structures are visible under a bright, overcast sky. The ground is covered in snow, with patches of darker ground visible near the water’s edge.

A woman with black hair and hoop earrings wears a dark brown top. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is out of focus, showing a portion of a wooden table and chair, and a blue artwork on the wall behind her.

A person with dark hair walks across a crosswalk in a city, carrying a large, light-colored surfboard under their arm and a white and orange tote bag in their hand. They are wearing a dark jacket and dark pants. The crosswalk is marked with white stripes on the asphalt. Behind them, a yellow taxi is visible, and tall buildings line the street. Bare trees line the sidewalk in the background. The sky is bright and clear.

A woman with long brown hair and light-colored eyes is looking off to her right. She has a nose piercing and is wearing a dark jacket. A blurred cityscape with tall buildings is visible in the background, seen through a window. The woman’s expression is neutral or slightly pensive.

A person in a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants kneels on a sandy beach, leaning forward with their head down. A black backpack rests on the ground beside them. A concrete structure with a metal railing is visible in the background. The sky is light blue with faint clouds.

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiles at the camera. She wears a black top and a silver necklace. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind her, and a window is visible to the right.

A person wearing a black wetsuit and hood is riding a cream-colored surfboard with a dark speckled pattern. The board is positioned diagonally on the water, with the front end pointing left and the back right. The surfer is crouched low on the board, with arms extended forward and knees bent. The water surface is dark and slightly choppy, with small waves visible around the board. The image is slightly blurred, likely due to motion.

A person in a blue knit hat with "FIRE 2300" printed on it and a black jacket films a person wearing a white hooded jacket and sunglasses. The person in the white jacket holds a small object in their right hand. They are standing on a rocky surface with a cloudy sky in the background.

A wooden boardwalk with metal railings extends toward a sandy beach at sunset. The sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the scene. Streetlights line the boardwalk, and the sky is mostly overcast with light clouds.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

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