The Storm Chaser is a new short film from writer/director Jack Pirie. The film follows storm-chasing legend Thomas Traversa as he embarks on a perilous journey in search of a mythical storm, the likes of which the world has never witnessed.
Thomas is known for his big wave adventures and releasing great films. For this film the Frenchman teamed up with UK based director Jack Pirie. The outcome is a great mix of a documentary-fiction film which shows the deep bond between Thomas and nature.
The Storm Chaser – a short film with Thomas Traversa
Written & Directed by Jack Pirie (jackpirie.com)
Featuring Thomas Traversa
Executive Produced by Ed Gotham
Produced by Lucy Benson-Brown
A CMC MARKETS production with CROWN & CO
Cinematography by Will Billany
Production Design by Simon Kuhn
Edited by Iain Whitewright
Original Music Composed by Alan Myson
Windsurfing Cinematography and Drone Op Jamie Hancock
Sound Design and Mix by Mark Hills
Colourist – Toby Tomkins
Crown & Co Producer – Tan Doan
Offline Executive Producer: Julian Marshall
Offline Facility: Tenthree
Audio Producer: Sadie Poole, Beth Massey
Audio Facility: Factory
Grade and Online Producer: Lisa Fox, Sarah Banks
Grade and Online Facility: Cheat
VO Recording Facility NStudio Lisbon
VO Engineer Hugo Romano Guimarães
VO Producer Alex Hylands-White
VFX House: Primary VFX
VFX Supervisor: Joe Thornley-Heard
2D Supervisor: Steve Hawken
Lighting Supervisor: Jem Grimshaw
2D Lead: George Lewis
Compositing Artists: Sarah Godden, David Thomas
3D Lead: Lorinn McCaul
3D Animator: Mani Sandhu
3D Generalists: Laurie Cope, Amy Dolphin
VFX Production Assistant: Emily White
1st Assistant Camera: Lloyd Cook
Additional Windsurf Photography: Luke Raistrick
Jetski Driver & Stills: Pierre Bouras
Assistant Editor: Jules Bayer-Crier
London Production Assistant: Chloe Higginson
Asturias Fixer: Bea Sainz
Asturias Production Assistant: Susana Santamaria
Asturias Production Company: NeedAFixer
Thanks to Lawrence Stafford @ Finisterre
CGI
Amazing!!
So well captured. There is probably a little Thomas in all of us. I know that feeling, when everyone is hugging there hot cups of coco and the wind is blowing. I’m rigging up with a glint in my eye.
Beautifully filmed, the lightning was great! NorEasters are great for sailing here! I can show you where!!!15-25 feet