What's the story:
On the KwaZulu-Natal coast surfers are no longer the global stereotyped blonde, sun-bleached, beach bum, but guys who are just as stoked to catch the perfect wave, like twins Cyril and Meshack Mqadi, from semi-rural Umzumbe, who have taken to the sport like – well, ducks to water. Surfing in South Africa has been the preserve of white boys for the usual reasons – access to beaches, and money to buy boards, among others. Cyril and Meshack are breaking that mould, ripping into breaks with style, life-saving and judging surf competitions. Even better – they're training up the next generation of Zulu wave riders. Beautifully shot both in and out of the water, this is a surf movie with a difference, blending cool cutbacks with social commentary.

3 reasons to watch it:
1. Tells the story of individuals who overcome huge obstacles
2. The footage is beautiful and the soundtrack striking
3. It writes off the myth about Zulus and the sea

About the filmmaker:
Carlos Francisco and Andre Cronje are video producers and both are proficient camera operators and editors whose ambition has been to produce documentaries. Finally a story emerged from within their circle of surfing buddies and, with copywriter Brennen Nortje, they set about making Zulu Surf Riders using their own resources.