NALU FILM FOUNDATION ARCHIVES
Preserving Action Sports Film History
The Nalu Film Foundation is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and sharing the world's most significant action sports film archives. From rare 16mm surf reels shot on Hawaii's North Shore to landmark snowboarding and skateboarding films of the 1980s and 1990s, our collections represent an irreplaceable record of action sports culture — and the athletes, filmmakers, and communities that shaped it.
Without active preservation, film degrades, videotapes deteriorate, and this history disappears forever. The Nalu Film Foundation exists to make sure that doesn't happen.
Surf Film Archives
Surfing's visual history spans decades of iconic waves, legendary athletes, and pioneering filmmakers who captured the sport at its most raw and authentic. Our surf film collections include footage shot at the world's most famous breaks — Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay — documenting the evolution of surfing as a sport, an art form, and a cultural phenomenon.
From the groundbreaking work of filmmakers like Greg Noll and Bruce Brown to contemporary documentaries, these archives preserve the visual language of surfing. We're committed to digitizing, restoring, and making these films accessible to researchers, filmmakers, and fans worldwide.
Skateboarding Film Archives
Skateboarding's explosive growth in the 1980s and 1990s was documented by visionary filmmakers who shaped the sport's identity. Our skateboarding collections include rare VHS tapes, 16mm film, and early digital footage capturing legendary skaters, innovative tricks, and the DIY ethos that defined the era.
These archives are essential for understanding skateboarding's cultural impact and the role of film in building community around the sport.
Skateboarding Archives, coming soon.
Snowboarding Film Archives
Snowboarding's emergence as a winter sport was captured in dynamic films that pushed the boundaries of action sports cinematography. Our collections include footage from the sport's earliest days through its evolution into a global phenomenon, documenting athletes, mountains, and the creative vision of pioneering filmmakers.
We're working to preserve these irreplaceable records of snowboarding history for future generations.
Snowboarding Archives, coming soon.