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Culture & Industry4h 29m ago

Former, a surf company, premiered its first major team film, "Defect," featuring an expanded roster of surfers, in downtown Ventura.

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Ventura, California, United States

Who
Dane Reynolds, Craig Anderson, Shaun Manners, Timo Simmers, Dion Agius, Benny Howard, Jay Davies, Dillon Perillo, Gabe Morvil, Jake Kelley, James Kusitino, Kai MacKenzie, Matt Hoy, Kaito Ohashi, Hunter Martinez
What
Former, a surf company, premiered its first major team film, "Defect," featuring an expanded roster of surfers, in downtown Ventura.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:19:01 GMT · 4h 29m ago
Where
Ventura, California, United States ·
Why
The premiere celebrated Former reaching a "much steadier place" financially and as a brand since its 2017 arrival.
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This film release signifies a milestone for Former, moving from early financial struggles to establishing itself with a feature-length film and a strong team, indicating potential growth in the surf industry.

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