An outlaws story from the bottom of the food chain
An outlaws story from the bottom of the food chain
An outlaws story from the bottom of the food chain
EQUILIBRIO
Balance through surfing at the center of the world.
A collaboration with the Jacob Jonas Dance company for films.dance
"Equilibrio: The SOMA Surf Story," is a captivating short documentary set in São Tomé, an island of natural wonder and social complexity. Situated in the Gulf of Guinea, near the west coast of Central Africa, the film introduces us to a remarkable group of young São Toméan women who are defying societal norms and embracing empowerment through the art of surfing, all thanks to the small and dedicated organisation known as SOMA. These brave young women challenge what people expect of them in their community. Equilibrio" is a celebration of their stories, a testament to the power of personal growth, resilience, and unity.
CREW
Director: Ana-Filipa Domingues
Cinematographer: Bryan Garrick Little
Underwater Cinematographer + 2nd Camera: Diogo Domingues
Sound Recordist: Khanya Cona
South African Producer Anco Henning (Direction Films)
Executive Producer: Noelia Lage Vazquez
UK Producer: Nailah Blissett
Photographer and Videographer: Ana Catarina
Photographer and Videographer: Thiago Theo
Behind the scenes: Nic Eve
Final Sound - field.audio
Final Mix: Simon Kohler
Dialogue Edit: David Houston
SOMA SURF
Rosy Félix
Constantina Espirito Santo
Adelyna Soares
Wazimila Lima
Letviana Lourenço
Clara Antonio
SOMA Founder & President: Francisca Sequeira
SOMA General Manager: Rita Xavier
SOMA Instructor Emerson Soares
SOMA Volunteer Sofia Munhá Lucas Ináclo
SOMA Volunteer Beatriz Soares Mesquita Guerreiro Ribeiro
SOMA Volunteer Maria Francisca de Oliveira Dias Alcoforado Corte-Real
SOMA Volunteer Matilde Da Ponte Agostinho
SOMA Volunteer Inês Aroso Cavaca
A heartfelt thank you to
Betclic Portugal, Shutterstock Studios and Coming Soon, Lisboa who made this film possible