Sonny Miller Archives Campaign
Sonny Miller was a legendary surf filmmaker whose innovative work defined an era of surf cinema. His groundbreaking films captured the raw beauty of surfing and the ocean, channeling the restless spirit of adventure and the pull of the unknown.
Among his most notable contributions was his work in the early 1990s on Rip Curl's Search film series, most iconically Searching for Tom Curren.
Miller's influence rippled far beyond his own films — inspiring a generation of filmmakers and shaping the creative direction of the surf industry for decades to come.
How to Contribute
Help Save Sonny Miller's Legacy Before It's Lost
Sonny Miller's film, video, and photo archive captures a legendary body of work — and much of it is deteriorating with every year that passes. Your support funds the digitization and restoration work needed to preserve it for good.
Right now, hundreds of thousands of feet of raw 16mm and 35mm film — plus thousands of prints and slides — are still waiting to be scanned. Analog film doesn't wait; without funding, pieces of this collection risk being lost forever.
Sonny Miller CAMPAIGN
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Support the mission
Join us in preserving surf history
Your support directly funds the digitization, restoration, and archival preservation of Sonny Miller's legendary film, video, and still photo collection. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in preserving this cultural treasure.
We have hundreds of thousands of feet of raw 16mm and 35mm motion picture film that still needs to be scanned, and thousands of print images and slides. Your donation will help support the mission of digitizing all of Sonny Miller's archives.
PROJECT UPDATE: We have digitized thousands of videotapes in various formats, scanned over 350,000 feet of 16mm film, scanned thousands of slides and prints, and we still have more work ahead.
How you can help power our mission:
- Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to support the next phase of preservation.
- Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
- Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.
Thank you for supporting our mission; your support is invaluable.
Sonny Miller Films
Thank You
We are deeply grateful for your support in preserving Sonny Miller's film archives. Your contribution is a testament to the enduring power of surf cinema, raw archives and the importance of protecting cultural heritage.
Together, we are ensuring that future generations can experience and learn from the groundbreaking work of one of surf cinema's greatest visionaries. Thank you for being part of this important mission.