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Culture & Industry2h 5m ago

Former premiered its first major team surf film, "Defect," in downtown Ventura last Saturday, celebrating the company's journey since 2017.

Ventura, California, United States

Who
Former co-founders Dane Reynolds and Craig Anderson, with surfers Shaun Manners, Timo Simmers, Dion Agius, Benny Howard, Jay Davies, Dillon Perillo, Gabe Morvil, Jake Kelley, James Kusitino, Kai MacKenzie, Matt Hoy, and Kaito Ohashi, and director Hunter Martinez
What
Former premiered its first major team surf film, "Defect," in downtown Ventura last Saturday, celebrating the company's journey since 2017.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:19:01 GMT · 2h 5m ago
Where
Ventura, California, United States ·
Why
The film "Defect" was released as a testament to Former reaching a "much steadier place" financially and in its operations after initial struggles.
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The premiere of "Defect" marks a significant milestone for the surf brand Former, showcasing its stability and the talent of its expanded team. The film highlights diverse surfing styles and the physical challenges faced by the surfers during its production.

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