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In Waves: 20 years of Sleeping Bear Surf

2024 • USA • 4 min • Mike King

Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Staff Pick

‘In Waves’ gives us a glimpse into the joy that has cultivated a culture of Great Lakes connection. In 2004, visionary Beryl Skrocki founded Sleeping Bear Surf with a dream of sharing the potential for freshwater play. Now, 20 years later, her legacy lives on.

Made in Marquette: Mike Horton

2017 • USA • 3 min • Aaron Peterson

Filmmaker in Attendance

Mike Horton is Marquette’s original surfer, and co-founder of the Presque Isle Depot art studio. This is his story.

Surfer Dan by Merrell

2018 • USA • 8 min

Subject in Attendance

Dan Schetter is a native of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is a local legend with a love for the outdoors and Lake Superior’s wicked, winter waters. He’s not your typical profile, and the documentary showcases his charm, interesting character and dedication to surfing in below freezing, dangerous waters.