Poetic Silence (2001) — Directed by Bill Ballard and Ryan Ray

"When you're in the Mentawai Islands, it's like somebody just turned off the noise of the world and turned up the volume of Creation." — Rochelle Ballard

Bill Ballard's 2001 women's surf film set in the pristine Mentawai Islands — 40 minutes of power, grace, and progression from the world's best female surfers in one of the most beautiful surf destinations on earth.

Starring: Serena Brooke, Rochelle Ballard, Megan Abubo, Holly Monkman, Julie Morris, Dara Penfold, Kate Skarratt, Sam Cornish, Holly Beck, Kim Wooldridge

Directed by Bill Ballard and Ryan Ray
Edited by Ryan Ray and Cody Wilson
Additional Editing: John Whitton and Matt Kendall
Cinematography: Bill Ballard
Water Cinematography: Larry Haynes
Additional Footage: Rochelle Ballard
Cover Art: Michael Gruszka

Running Time: 40 minutes
Released: 2001 © Billygoat Productions