Is drift based on a true story?
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Asked by: Randy Kidd
Drift is an Australian film based loosely on true events of two brothers during the 1970s and the birth and rise of the surf industry in Western Australia.
Is Drift really a true story?
The Australian film Drift is based on a true story of brothers who moved from surfing into the manufacture and sales of surf gear.
Who is Drift based on?
Drift is a 2013 Australian film about the birth of the surf industry in the 1970s. It was shot in Western Australia and co-directed by Morgan O’Neill and Ben Nott. It stars Sam Worthington, Xavier Samuel and Myles Pollard, and is based on several true stories from the era.
Drift (2013 Australian film)
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| Budget | $11.4 million |
Which surf brand is Drift based on?
Drift tells the story of Australia’s rich surfing history, inspired by the origins of labels such as Billabong, Quiksilver and Rip Curl before they became international brands, underpinned with the tale of a family’s struggle to survive as they work towards turning a passion for surfing into a viable business.
Who started Drift surf shop?
Since 2012, Drift has been the passion of Rob Jones, a lifelong surfer and ocean lover. For more than two decades, Rob worked as a sales rep for the biggest brands in the global surf industry while surfing his way around the world, from Rhode Island to the north shore of Oahu, to Indonesia and West Africa.
Who are Kelly brothers surf?
The story of Kelly brothers Jimmy (Xavier Samuel) and Andy (Myles Pollard) and the birth of the global surf business is the subject of this beautifully shot film that matches stellar surf footage with terse, emotional scenes.
Where was Drift shot?
MARGARET RIVER set the backdrop to Aussie surf flick Drift which will première in cinemas across the country on Thursday, May 2. The film stars WA actor and Hollywood heartthrob Sam Worthington, Myles Pollard, Xavier Samuel and Aaron Glenane and was shot in the South West back in 2011.
Is Quicksilver Australian?
Quiksilver, known for its surfwear, was founded in Australia but is now majority-owned by an American investment group, Oaktree Capital Management, and based in California.
Who owns Roxy?
Boardriders, Inc. currently owns these brands: Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes, Billabong, Element, Von Zipper, RVCA, and XCEL.
