OFFA is excited to present an exceptional international film that highlights the amazing career of surfer and activist, Maya Gabeira.
Maya and the Wave, from Director\Writer Stephanie Johnes. Ten years in the making, MAYA and the WAVE tells the extraordinary story of Maya Gabeira, the first woman to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal. She nearly drowns – and is ridiculed by the male big wave surfers who dominate the sport. Three spine surgeries and five years later, she surfs the biggest wave a woman has ever surfed. When her accomplishment is disregarded, Maya enlists the help of her fans to fight for recognition –and becomes the first female surfer honored with a Guinness World Record in big wave surfing. The screening will be followed by a live on ZOOM Q&A with Director/Producer Stephanie Johnes, surfer Maya Gabeira, as well as Robin Pacquing, co-Founder of Lake Surfistas, live in the theatre.
Director & Producer: Stephanie Johnes
Executive Producers: Rashida Jones, Meena Harris, Alexandra Johnes, Julian Cautherley, Jena King, Ruth Ann Harnisch
