MEET NORTH STORM BRAND AMBASSADOR Tim Bonython of Tim Bonython Productions & Swell Chasers
Avalon Beach, New South Wales, Australia is where the extraordinary big surf film director Tim Bonython now calls home. As a pup Tim spent his earlier years living at Tennyson Beach in South Australia. Tennyson Beach would lay the foundations that continue to drive Tim toward the ocean today.
Tim Bonython and Dylan Longbottom out at Cape Solander
Tim is a multi-award-winning surf film Cinematographer and Director. He is a self-proclaimed ocean lover and swell chasing addict! #frother For over 40 years Tim has had an undying passion for shooting the big swells and big wave surfing footage. And we definitely are not joking about big waves!
Left to Right: Rodrigo Koxa – Guinness World Record holder for biggest wave ever ridden – Rodigo Koxa with Tim Bonython, Garrett McNamara, Andrew Cotton – shot at Nazare in Portugal.
Over the years Tim has produced hundreds and hundreds of remarkable surf films!
Some of his films include:
- Biggest Wednesday
- Encode. Immersion
- Hawaii Nine O series
- Strike Force
- Speed
- Stuff series
- Blackwater
- The Story Of Teahupo’o
- Plus years and years of Australian Surf Movie Festival tours!
Tim Bonython Productions
Tim and his beautiful wife Sandrine own and manage ‘Tim Bonython Productions’. They specialise in cameraman and production services. In addition, ‘Tim Bonython Productions’ run the Australian Surf Movie Festival (ASMF). This is an annual national tour showcasing Tim Bonython Productions latest and greatest independent surf feature films. Presented throughout clubs, pubs and cinemas Australia wide.
Tim Bonython and wife Sandrine Bonython who runs TBP – Tim Bonython Productions.
Tim has an incredible track record of awards and accolades within the surfing community. We cannot say how elated we are to have such a legend on our team!
More about Tim
Do you have any other interests outside of cinematography and chasing big swells?
AFL – Sydney Swans and GWS Giants, in fact any other teams besides Melbourne teams. Speedway as my Dad owned one and surfing of course.
Tim’s epic capture of Lucas Chumbo at Teahupoo
Who is your idol, hero? Who inspires you the most?
My Dad who was absolute legend! He lived 10 lives in one and he inspired me from the beginning. Even where we lived which was next to the beach at Tennyson in Adelaide the ocean was and still is my playground.
North Storm Waterproof Bag Founders Lisa and Marc with Tim at the ASMF 2020
If you could travel anywhere in Australia where would you go? And why?
The Barrier Reef to document the coral and fish life. But really I already go to some of the best places in the world!
What motivates you each and every day?
Life and feeling healthy. So gym, yoga and surfing is all part of my daily routine.
What do you want to accomplish in your lifetime? Goals?
The Surfing Symphony and making a lot more of my show Swell Chasers with a bigger budget.
North Storm featuring in the Australian Surf Movie Festival 2020 as official sponsors
What do you use your North Storm gear for?
I use my North Storm gear for simply keeping my gear dry and ready to go. Especially when I need it in wet locations.
Tim Bonython and his North Storm Waterproof Backpack
Where to find Tim?
Instagram: @timbonython
Facebook: @timbonython.swellchasers
Website: www.surfingvisions.com
YouTube: Swell Chasers
