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PRODUCER OF SURFRIDER FILM WINS EMMY

The Surfrider Foundation is pleased to announce that it is currently in 
production with KEEPERS OF THE COAST, a film project about the role that 
surfers and other ocean sport enthusiasts are playing in the preservation 
of the coastal environment. 

Michael Graber, the film*s producer and principal of Michael Graber 
Productions, was awarded his second Sports Emmy last week for his work as 
Director of Photography on SURVIVING DENALI, a one- hour documentary shot 
on Mt. McKinley. Graber was also most recently a 2nd Unit Cameraman on 
Bruce Brown*s ENDLESS SUMMER II.

The story that KEEPERS hopes to tell through film is that, although not 
generally perceived as political zealots or group activists, surfers have 
become a forceful and respected *tribal force* as safekeepers of the 
coast. They are also powerful environmental role models for young adults 
across the country. The film*s goal is to inspire a philosophical change 
in the viewer and show ways in which they can get personally involved in 
the protection of their local waves and beaches. 

To date partial funding for the film has been received through a private 
foundation and PATAGONIA, a company well-known for its environmental 
activism. Additional funding is being solicited so the film can be in 
distribution to schools nationwide by Fall *94.

Companies interested in more information on KEEPERS are welcome to 
contact Juli at Surfrider Foundation office (714) 492-8170 or the 
filmmakers directly at (714) 489-9330 (ph) or (714) 489-3771 (fax).