Documentary series · Disney+
Chasing Waves
To honour the past. To pursue a dream. To fuel the soul.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The story
What it's about
An docu-series exploring the unique and wonderful surf culture in Japan, highlighting the dramatic push and pull between convention and innovation. By chronicling the lives of both the trendsetters and the traditionalists, the series paints a captivating holistic picture of the global surf industry – from Australian-Japanese surfer, Connor O’Leary to freestyle surfers, Olympic hopefuls and businesspeople trying to make their mark.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Andrew FriedExecutive Producer
- Dane LillegardExecutive Producer
- Christopher G. CowenExecutive Producer
Where to watch
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