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Norwegian Cold water surfers explore the West Coast of Norway in search of new waves and ultimately find what they were looking for — and more.
Official Selections: Surf Film Festival Hamburg 2026, Brest Surf Film Festival 2026 & North Sea Surf Film Festival 2026. LA Indie Shorts Nominee.
Awards: Best Short Film, North Sea Surf Film Festival 2026
Jacob Stærk is a commercial producer and cinematographer specializing in outdoor productions, destination marketing and brand storytelling. With a Master’s degree in Film Studies from the University of Copenhagen, he combines strong academic grounding with hands-on production expertise.
Alongside commercial filmmaking, Jacob Stærk works as an external lecturer in Outdoor Media Production at Volda University College, sharing industry-focused knowledge with emerging filmmakers. His practice spans high-end commercial work as well as artistic projects and independent documentary films, driven by a continued interest in nature, particularly the sea and the visual shapes of water.
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