Relentless

Powers of Three: Behind The Lens 2

We’re fast approaching the deadline for the final handover of the film given that it’ll be on the cover of Carve as a covermount DVD on the 8th of May. Still a frightening amount to do as we edit a huge amount of material and deciding what to leave out from an epic Irish winter is a difficult job.

We’ve just spent a final, end of season, concerted two weeks trying to capture the relevant parts of the Irish coastline and surroundings to do justice on film to one of the most beguiling places we’ve ever been. Five different types of weather a day was a common occurrence and despite it being apparently spring, it was still pretty bleak at times.

Despite regular 4am starts and cliff edge treks in the dark and rain while lugging heavy filming equipment, spirits and commitment to the project remained high, the jokes remained rubbish and Ireland has thoroughly delivered for us.

With Powers of Three, we really didn’t want to waste time making yet another surf film that the world doesn’t need. Instead we wanted to tell a story, to document what’s going on and how special the place and the people are.

We wanted to open eyes to the fact that Ireland has some of the heaviest waves there are, what it takes to pioneer them and who is genuinely and respectfully doing that. However, chances are this won’t be for everyone and it will deviate from what some might expect of a surf film, but in a genre of cliches and half-truths, that’s no bad thing.

Fergal, Tom and Mickey have been hugely trusting of all involved in making the film. While they are accustomed to risking their lives, risking their reputations or being being perceived to be anything other than the genuine guys they are, has been a far greater ordeal. So, I and the rest of the team are grateful for this trust as we know how focussed they are as they pioneer this wondrous stretch of rock peppered with waves of consequence.

In the end, the footage, action and everything else is fine and the job of piecing it all together and making it sing with integrity is a pleasure.

Finally, a huge thanks to this special part of Ireland and to the locals who’ve been doing it for the longest time.

Ross Cairns.
Director

Check out the trailer here