These Are Better Days (1999) — Produced and Directed by Bill Ballard

Shot on 16mm film and digital video, These Are Better Days captures the incredible Gotcha Tahiti Pro at the legendary Teahupō‘o. Watch Corey Lopez and others charge gigantic monster tubes and defy death right before your eyes — some of the most intense big wave surfing ever filmed.

Starring: Kalani Robb, Bruce Irons, Corey Lopez, Shane Dorian, Shane Beschen, Andy Irons, Chris Ward, Sunny Garcia, Ross Williams, Gavin Beschen, Rob Machado, Adam Replogle, Luke Egan, Shea Lopez, Todd Marcom, Kelly Slater

Produced and Directed by Bill Ballard
Cinematography: Bill Ballard
Water Cinematography: Larry Haynes and Jeff Doner
Narration: Skip Sneed
Edited by Billygoat Productions
Music: Warner Bros Records

Running Time: 57 minutes (includes bonus footage)
Released: 1999 © Billygoat Productions