Inner Mechanics - A short film with Russell Bierke – O'Neill

Beneath the calm surface lies a relentless drive to paddle into the biggest and heaviest barrels in the world.

Following on from Russ and Andrew’s award winning film ‘Outer Edge of Leisure’ - The Inner Mechanics of Russell’s mind is an intimate glimpse into the process of big wave surfer Russell Bierke, who’s quiet discipline meets nature’s fiercest forces in some of the world’s most remote locations.

Presented by O’Neill

Directed and Written by Andrew Kaineder.

Produced by Altered State TV

Cover image by Chris Bryan Films.

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