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Update: June 8, 2006
CINEMATOGRAPHER QUITS CREW OF NEW GLOBE SURF FILM
Prominent Surf Cinematographer to be disassociated
with Globe film project citing breach of contract and
Globe’s misrepresentation of inten
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LOS ANGELES--Veteran cinematographer Sonny Miller of
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA alleges that Globe
International is potentially liable for the
unauthorized use of his film footage and the
manipulation of images in a deceptive manner in the
Apparel and Footwear Manufacturer’s upcoming new surf
film.
Miller seeks to block the use of any of his work and
wants to be completely disassociated with the project and Globe as a whole. He also requests public
acknowledgment that Globe is using advanced
technologies to “synthesize” surf cinematography.
Miller is a world renown cinematographer and Surf
filmmaker having shot and directed films such as
"Searching for Tom Curran" and “all aboard the Crazy
Train.” "Surf filmmaking is supposed to be about
travel, adventure, and an organic experience with the
ocean,” says Miller. "What they are doing is clever,
but it isn’t real surf filmmaking. It’s Fake.”
Southern California-born-and-raised Miller, a
well-known and celebrated surf industry figure, was
initially hired by Globe to shoot its forthcoming surf
release and in the process learned of the brand’s
intent to make the film in ways he found
inappropriate. When it was revealed to Miller what
Globe’s intents were for the film, he disengaged
himself from the project and is now seeking to block
any use of his footage for this purpose.
ABOUT SONNY MILLER:
Miller, whose surf filmography spans three decades, is
arguably one of the most successful Surf
Cinematographers and Filmmakers of his generation. In
addition to being one of the surf culture's most
celebrated and respected lensman, Miller is a highly
sought after Hollywood cinematographer, performing
camera duties for some of the biggest names in
Hollywood.
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