Surfers Pay Tribute to Bruce Brown, the Father of Surf Films

Surfing just lost a major legend. Bruce Brown, the father of surf films, died on Monday. He’d just turned 80. The iconic filmmaker was best known for his movies The Endless Summer and On Any Sunday.

Brown’s body of work inspired so many people in the surfing community, something that was manifest in the flood of tributes that followed in the wake of his passing. It’s no doubt that this loss has deeply impacted all of those whole love surf, sun, and great films. Read some of the heartfelt and touching odes below.

 

Rest In Peace legendary filmmaker Bruce Brown. 1937-2017 #RIPhttps://t.co/C1qZ9F8an5

— SURFER (@SURFER_Magazine) December 11, 2017

Thank you for showing us the world as you saw it, #BruceBrown. You were one of the good guys and reminded me of my dad a lot. We need more like you. On to the other side. I hope to bump into you again in some other place and time. There are never enough words to say goodbye properly. ?? #RIP #EndlessSummer #OnAnySunday

A post shared by Kelly Slater (@kellyslater) on Dec 11, 2017 at 8:03am PST

Thank you Bruce Brown for opening up a new world for us. RIP to the pioneer of surf film and style. Endless Summer had a huge impact on us and is why we created Saturdays. His adventurous spirit and constant search for something new inspired us in so many ways.

A post shared by SATURDAYS NYC (@saturdaysnyc) on Dec 11, 2017 at 9:38am PST

RIP #brucebrown – you captured the feeling, always. Thank you for making this kids life a lot more interesting. https://t.co/LEgD5skotj

 

— Sam Jones (@samjones) December 11, 2017

Two of my favourite films ever. RIP Bruce Brown and thank you. #BruceBrown #OnAnySunday #EndlessSummer #Surf #motorcycles https://t.co/p6dsgVxKip

— Damon Hill (@HillF1) December 11, 2017

The surfing world lost one of the greats today. Thank you Bruce for showing us the world through your lens and igniting the flame that inspired all of us to travel and explore.

A post shared by Todd Glaser (@toddglaser) on Dec 11, 2017 at 7:54am PST

RIP Bruce Brown. Eternal Endless Summer.. #brucebrown

A post shared by Billie Joe Armstrong (@billiejoearmstrong) on Dec 11, 2017 at 9:57am PST