Maurice Cole: The First Wave

The film revolves around the moment that changed Maurice’s life forever: the first wave he caught at age 12. It ignited a passion which has lasted a lifetime.

A compelling story of a gifted aboriginal surfer’s battles with the law, mental health and himself. Winner of London Surf Film Festival’s Best International Short Film and one of 3 films nominated for Best Surf Film in Australian Surfing Awards 2018.