Wind to Waves follows pro surfer Josh Kerr and pro surf photographer Dane Hamilton as they attempt a world first: reviving a retired turbine blade by transforming it into surfboards. Set between workshop and ocean, the film documents the unlikely collaboration between surf culture and renewable energy.
This documentary explores the profound connection between place and creativity, investigating how this Australian innovation is fuelled by a shared love of surfing and the sea. Disrupting the life cycle of a blade that once generated energy before its disposal, Wind to Waves documents how daring to explore new possibilities for turbine blades, though humble in scale, has the potential to shape the future and change how industrial waste can be repurposed. Can the world’s first surfboard made from wind turbine blades hold up in the waves? Beneath towering turbines and shifting swell, months of experimentation culminate in a single surf.
The International Surf Film Festival in Anglet is one of surfing's major cultural film events, bringing together amateurs and professionals to celebrate the year's best cinematographic achievements. Held on the beaches of the Chambre d'Amour, the festival features open-air screenings, surfing, art and concerts — all free and open to the public. An international jury made up of personalities from the world of surfing and film awards seven prizes at the closing ceremony. Wind to Waves has been nominated in the Documentary category, recognised among the best surf and ocean storytelling from around the world.
The Replay International Film Festival is an international celebration of film, bringing together compelling stories from around the world and recognising outstanding work across a range of categories. Wind to Waves has been selected as a nominee for Best Documentary, chosen by the festival's jury committee from a pool of international submissions. As a nominee, the film is among a select group of finalists in the running for a festival award.
In the next 5 to 10 years, Australia will face a growing challenge: what to do with decommissioned wind turbine blades. At ACCIONA Energia, we’re tackling this issue head-on by finding innovative ways to recycle and reuse these materials. Mariola Domenech, ACCIONA Energia’s Global Sustainability Director, said: “Sustainability isn’t just about reducing waste—it’s about product stewardship, ensuring that what we build today doesn’t become tomorrow’s environmental challenge. By working with Australian manufacturers, designers, and innovators, we can encourage the creation of practical, high-performance applications that benefit both industry and the environment.”