Surfing Sumbawa with Jean da Silva

Jean da Silva took a trip to Bali and Sumbawa earlier this year.  As well as being one of Brazil’s top surfers, he also has a great eye behind the lens and he’s produced numerous films of his own.   This film was shot on the first day of the trip, where he flew from Bali and he surfs Lakey Peak.  

Loose Films will certainly continue to show Jean’s work.  I first met Jean on the beach at Carcavelos, Portugal, during the 2008 WQS contest.  He went on to win the event and you can watch his progress through that contest on this film which I produced of him.  

He’s a real character, full of passion for surfing and for life in general.  I remember shooting his interview on the beach.  He just talked and talked, it was hilarious.  Some of the pro surfers I interview can sometimes come across as “media clipped”, with short answers and a lack of content.  Jean da Silva can never be accused of this.  It’s great to see real characters like Jean on the Tour.

Jean is sponsored by Maresia, Overboard, Banana Wax and Snapy Surfboards.