Beyond the Island - Exclusive Preview Screenings 26th & 27th of April

The event has now passed we hope you enjoyed the screening and are excited for whats to come. 

Tickets are no longer available - But If you wish to support the project further our packages and donations are still open.

After 3 years of filming we are excited to invite you to watch the Exclusive Preview of "Beyond the Island" - Episode 1 on the 26th and 27th of April, at Lost Shore Surf Resort, Edinburgh.

Event Timings:

• 08:00 | Surfing starts
• All Day - O'Neill Wetsuit Demo
• 16:30 | Take Seats for Screening
• 16:45 | Waveproject Talk
• 17:00 | Beyond the Island - Episode 1 Screening
• 17:45 | Q&A with Ben Larg and Directors Antoine Couturier and Samuel Howard
• 18:00 | Food + Drink LS Canteen

Please join us at this awesome new facility! Book in for a surf, eat some tasty scran, or just enjoy the screening. 

Surfing starts at 08:00. Please see the poster below for event timings - Screenings Start - 16:30

We will also have Mental Health talks with the awesome Waveproject Scotland team before each Screening and a Q&A with Ben Larg and Directors Samuel Howard and Antoine Couturier after.

If you'd like to make a weekend out of it check out Lost Shores surf and stay packages at the bottom of the page.

As a small indie film team, NorthernFront would love your support. Ticket sales will go towards the completion of the final two episodes of the documentary series. If you'd like to support the development of the documentary further there are various ticket packages to purchase or an optional donation button at checkout. 

Please check the "Ticket Packages" section at the bottom for more info on ticket types.

 If you miss the first screening tickets please contact us by email as we may run additional screenings - info@northernfront.uk

Beyond the Island - Trailer:

Series Synopsis

Ben Larg is poised to grasp the professional surfing career he had always dreamt of. But just days after signing contracts with Red Bull and O’Neill he is victim to an unprovoked assault, derailing his career. The 18-year-old Scottish big wave surfer faces injuries, failed surgeries and self-doubt as he navigates the road to adulthood and battles to regain his place in one of the world’s most deadly arena's.

More than an action sports documentary, this is a coming-of-age story, exploring themes of psychological recovery, the modern day pressures of social media and the persistence to achieve a dream when the odds are stacked against you.

Why do we think the story is important?

Many people have the potential to do something exceptional but are put down or aren't supported in their pursuit.

We saw a truly inspiring story in Ben. A kid, fully set on his goal, no matter what others thought. Some tried to crush his aspiration as a child and he was met again with adversity as a young adult. But he powered on.

We wanted to tell Ben’s story while exploring common challenges in today’s society, including constant comparison through social media and the pressure it applies. We also wanted to shed light on the dark side of surfing: localism. Ben’s assault was rooted in this unspoken code. Through the perspectives of respected figures in the big wave scene, including Nic von Rupp and Andrew Cotton, we delve into a topic rarely discussed publicly, offering insight into a hidden aspect of surf culture.

Ben stands as a role model for young adults and anyone navigating life’s challenges, inspiring them to follow their dreams—even when the odds feel stacked against them.

Series Progress

We have completed production of a 3 x 30 min series and the post-production of Ep 1 with support from our production sponsors: Lost Shore, O'Neill, INEOS Grenadier, Julbo, C-Monsta and GoPro.

However, this documentary has grown into a far bigger and more powerful story than we originally set out to tell. 

Your support will help us complete the edit of Ep2 & 3 by July 2025 and undertake the sound design, colour grading and marketing of the series.

We are navigating distribution discussions and aim to push the series out through a major broadcaster or streaming service in September 2025.

If you would like to discuss the project further or become a official commercial or private sponsor of the series please contact us directly at: info@northernfront.uk

The Production Team

Co-Director / Producer - Samuel Howard

Samuel is a photographer and filmmaker, specialising in action sports, lifestyle, and ocean photography. His journey began on a surf trip to Africa, igniting a passion that grew into a profession. In a short time, Sam has directed multiple commercial projects and documentaries, supported by brands like GoPro, Parlez, Red Bulletin his work has been published in Surfer Magazine, The Scotsman, Carve Mag, and Hidden Scotland.

As a director and DOP, with skills in various action sports, Sam aims to immerse viewers in the characters environment. With an interest in psychology and mental health he looks to go below the surface, exploring stories of personal growth and challenge which make his projects relatable to a broader audience.

Co-Director - Antoine Couturier

Antoine is a French Director and DOP based in Scotland. He takes his viewers to wild places that are both a home and a playground to amazing people with beautiful stories to tell. The camera has become a tool he uses to lift communities, support young athletes, remind people why our natural spaces need protecting.

His documentary projects, such as “Ride the Line” – exploring surf in remote locations of Scotland and “Turning Tides” – the battle of sewage pollution in the UK, have received support from the Lookingsideways x Db grant and Magicseaweed with an exclusive preview screening at the London Surf Film Festival.

Antoine excels in story and character development, using this to create continuously engaging commercial and documentary projects in collaboration with Red Bull, O’Neill, Surfer Magazine and various Scottish tourism boards. 

Executive Producer - Beatrix Wood

Beatrix has extensive experience making internationally award-winning documentary films. As a Director/Producer her recent feature documentary “Tim Stead: Magician With Wood” has been in 15 international festivals, won 3 awards and been nominated for 3 more. It’s currently screening in UK cinemas and is on STV Player. She was a Producer on Anthony Baxter’s feature documentary Flint and Executive Producer on the BAFTA Scotland winning Eye Of The Storm, both for BBC Scotland and Screen Scotland. As a Screenwriter & Producer she collaborated with Finnish Director Pekka Lehto for over 20 years, making “Emergency Call” (premiered in IDFA’s Master Series), In The Shadow of Doubt, The Real McCoy, Boy Hero 001 which were distributed worldwide in cinemas and on TV. She has mentored many other film-makers.

Colourist - Max Ferguson-Hook

Max has over 6 years experience working in the film and commercial world. After mastering the art of colour grading at leading visual effects house, Time Based Arts London, he moved on to work as a free lancer. Under the banner of We Are Crayon, Max has gone on to produce an impressive portfolio of commercial work for leading brands including Adidas, Heinz and Nike, to name a few. He has also beautifully coloured short films and documentaries such as I&I and Sweet Adventure.


Sound Design - Izzy Cope

Isobel has over 18 years of experience working in film. Having learnt the trade at top post production house Molinare in London she then moved to the mountains in Innsbruck and started her own studio there. Offering everything from voice over, foley, sounddesign, dialogue editing and mixing she has now also branched out into 360º / VR sound. Her favourite discipline lies in sounddesign and that’s where you’ll find the heart of her creativity. With an impressive portfolio Izzy has created impactful work for brands like BMW and Ripcurl, accompanied  by a library of narrative and documentary films.

Sound Design - Finlay Mowat

Finlay is a sound designer, mixer and composer based in Glasgow. With 5 years of industry experience, his interest and research into hip-hop sampling has had a large influence on his work, informing his creative and textural approach to sound design. With a background in music production and performance, he has branched into the world of sound design and mixing, building a strong client base that includes VISA, Nissan, Panini, and the Glasgow Film Festival, reflecting his growing expertise in the field.

Ticket Package Types

Package - Without Ticket

*If you cannot make the screening but want to purchase the additional items in a package, select the "Package without ticket" option. Please pay the original package cost minus the £15 ticket fee. Please pay your contribution in the donations box at the bottom of the ticket page. We will contact you via email. 

Screening Ticket - £15

Ticket for the Exclusive Preview Screening of "Ben Larg - Beyond the Island"

Ticket + BTI Insiders Crew - £20

Limited run of tickets that will also give you access to the Beyond the Island Insiders Crew. You will receive monthly updates on the project, sneak peeks at upcoming scenes, action sequences, behind the scenes and "How we filmed it" insights.

Ticket + BTI Poster + BTI Insiders Crew - £40

Limited run of tickets that include a Beyond the Island Poster. You will also be added to the BTI Insiders Crew for monthly updates on the project, as above. 

Ticket + Valued Supporter  - £100

You will be listed in the credits of the documentary series as a valued supporter of the project. You will receive all of the above - exclusive preview ticket, Insiders Crew, poster. It would be a huge honour and help to have you onboard.

Ticket + Personal Project Sponsor Credit  - £1000

We would love to have you onboard as a personal project sponsor. You will receive a mention in the documentary credits as an series sponsor and funder. You will receive all of the above as well as direct email communication and catch up phone calls with the directors of the team. If interested we will carry out 2 online calls, where you can get an insight into the postproduction process.

If you would like to discuss the project further or become a official commercial or private sponsor of the series please contact us directly at info@northernfront.uk where we can give you an outline of available private sponsorship packages.

Lost Shore - Surf / Stay Packages:

Lost Shore Surf and Stay packages are booked directly through the Lost Shore website: CLICK HERE