Film Production

Surfing Siargao Pt. 1

Film Production

Surfing Siargao Pt. 1

About

Marama Groms Squad is the first film in the two-part series Surfing Siargao.

It follows a group of local kids from Purok 3, Siargao—the same neighborhood where pro surfer Marama Tokong was born and raised. Marama, the first Filipino to compete in the World Surf League Challenger Series, now trains the kids alongside his brother Jeff and Jeff’s wife Tamara.

Together, they’ve built a grassroots surf camp that gives these young surfers the tools, discipline, and belief to pursue a professional path—even with limited resources.

It’s a story of resilience, mentorship, and how surfing can carve out real opportunities for the next generation.

Brand

Personal Project

Role

Film Production

Concept Development

Directing & Cinematography

Editing

Year

2025

Thoughts and Reflections

For Marama Groms Squad, my focus went beyond surfing itself to explore how the sport serves as a vehicle for opportunity and growth within small communities.

I was passionate about highlighting how surfing teaches valuable life skills—discipline, resilience, and hope—that extend far beyond the waves.

With limited resources, only eight of the twenty groms can compete this year, underscoring the challenges these kids face.

The film shines a light on community uplift and youth empowerment, emphasizing how seeing someone who looks like you and comes from the same place can inspire a pursuit of a better life.

It’s a story about mentorship, determination, and the power of local connection.

For Marama Groms Squad, my focus went beyond surfing itself to explore how the sport serves as a vehicle for opportunity and growth within small communities.

I was passionate about highlighting how surfing teaches valuable life skills—discipline, resilience, and hope—that extend far beyond the waves.

With limited resources, only eight of the twenty groms can compete this year, underscoring the challenges these kids face.

The film shines a light on community uplift and youth empowerment, emphasizing how seeing someone who looks like you and comes from the same place can inspire a pursuit of a better life.

It’s a story about mentorship, determination, and the power of local connection.

Thoughts and Reflections

For Marama Groms Squad, my focus went beyond surfing itself to explore how the sport serves as a vehicle for opportunity and growth within small communities.

I was passionate about highlighting how surfing teaches valuable life skills—discipline, resilience, and hope—that extend far beyond the waves.

With limited resources, only eight of the twenty groms can compete this year, underscoring the challenges these kids face.

The film shines a light on community uplift and youth empowerment, emphasizing how seeing someone who looks like you and comes from the same place can inspire a pursuit of a better life.

It’s a story about mentorship, determination, and the power of local connection.

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