A Life in Motion
Most of these films were shot and edited by myself, working solo, in reportage conditions.
I approach filmmaking the same way I write or photograph: instinctively, on the move, close to life, letting reality lead the narrative rather than a predefined script.
Sable Noir is a concept film ; Directed by Sebastien Zanella, Sable Noir takes inspiration from Jack Freestone's ups & downs and the impulses felt during his first year on the World Surf League.
For those who live in the city, trees are often decorative, a reminder of what we once were, or even a form of compensation for the concrete masses.
Between holding back & letting go Pono The life of Chris Miyashiro On the shores of O‘ahu, Chris Myashiro does not surf against the elements , he enters into dialogue with them. Since his earliest days, the ocean has been his home.
unonia // Noun (uncountable)(rhetoric) Goodwill towards an audience, either perceived or real; the perception that the speaker has the audience's interest at heart. Directed / Filmed by Sebastien Zanella
Who was he to fall in love with the sun?
Misunderstood by men,
He could not hide himself amid their refinements,
Because his lament prowled in the shadows, And, eventually, he vanished.
At the foot of jet-black giants running aground as brine and foam,
Solace let his passion take over.
in the mid nineties, skateboarding exploded, the decompression of a bored generation, propelling each of its best practitioners to the rank icon, rock star. Alcohol, drugs, partying and world tours were the norm. Erik Ellington was one of them, one of the best, the embodiment of relentless charisma & style.
Our relationship with water goes back further than we could imagine – is that why we feel so close to it? 22-year-old Pacha Light is a free surfer, Earth advocate, and storyteller who finds peace in our deep seas. A familiar sense of love, and close encounters with sea lions, marine iguanas and green sea turtles, inspire her ocean story.
Surfing, like us, is entirely dependent on nature. From welcoming waves to unseen wildlife, like sea lions, marine iguanas and green sea turtles, to embrace these elements is to find harmony with the natural world. 18-year-old free surfer and multimedia artist Coral Fujino knows this all too well.
At only 24, Dylan's name is already well engraved in the history of skateboarding, thanks to his style, his personality and his incredible gift; that of skating fast and skating well.
Desillusion Magazine’s editor in chief Sebastien Zanella spent a few days with Dave "Rasta" Rastovich at his home in Byron bay. Known for his flawless approach to surfing, Rasta also opened up about his outlook on professional surfing, his philosophy on life and the joys of faded flowers.
At 24-years-old, Boo Johnson is one of the most in-demand names in the industry. But it’s more than his massive pop and raw energy that has helped him carve a genuine presence in modern skateboarding culture.
Avideo portrait that pays tribute to the Legendary street skateboarder, Eric Koston. As one traces the evolution of modern street skating from its earliest foundation to the unbelievable heights to which it has risen, Eric Koston has served as a constant innovator each step of the way.
Born and raised in a family that he himself calls "a bunch of hippies" , Ozzie grew up on the beaches of northern Sydney, known today to be amongst the most competitive in the world - beaches that gave birth to world champions such as Tom Caroll and Nat Young. But Ozzie quickly decided to choose a different path than the one that led to competitions. Inspired by the skate and punk scene, he was the first person to bring humor and DIY philosophy to the surf scene.
Embark with us on a journey captured thru the lens of acclaimed filmmaker Sebastien Zanella as he takes us on a mind-altering ride through Big Sur, CA. A magical stretch of highway that carves some of the most thrilling roads in the world, where trees are tall, and the views breathtaking. For the times when you need to escape, travel the winding roads, amidst all the chaos of the world and our crazy lives, nature is a place to escape and reset your mind.
This is Alex, a video portrait that pays tribute to the Californian longboarder/musician Alex Knost. Hailing from Costa Mesa, California, Alex Knost certainly stands out of the crowd; a worthy heir to a surf culture that's made up of pioneers, and numerous creative artists.
Italy isn’t exactly known for generating groundbreaking talent in the surfing world, but in Leonardo Fioravanti they’ve produced just that. A hidden gem. The next great prodigy in world surfing. Desillusion Magazine’s editor in chief Sebastien Zanella followed Leo from Hawaii to Roma to gain an insight into his remarkable adolescence.
"You only tell the truth in the dark" is an inspirational short movie directed by Sebastien Zanella - illustrating a vision of surfing rarely seen, an ode to solitude, introspection and waves pursuit, miles away from the usual « sea, sex & surf » clichés.
Originating from the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. This young prodigy is undoubtedly the future of surfing. Strong in all aspects, he is undeniably one of the best surfers in the world today. But John John isn't just a pro surfer living life on the beach.
Jamie O’Brien is not like most surfers. Call him Antisocial or even over -social, Jamie is the personification of a paradox. Publicly against competitions, he is also one of the most mediatised surfer out there, most notably with his web series “ Who is job”.
Dedicated to the life and work of Trevor "Trouble" Andrew, Desillusiøn magazine x Nixon proudly present the launch of their latest collaboration. Last fall, Desillusiøn magazine followed Trevor on a journey around Brooklyn and New York City.
At only 18, Jeremy Flores was the youngest surfer to be on the WCT, the world's surfing elite. Surrounded by a team of professionals and an entire nation, Jeremy even won the most prestigious of competitions, at Pipeline Hawaii, in 2010. But the pressure, criticism, and his fiery temperament eroded little by little his hopes of becoming world champion.
Realisé par Sebastien Zanella Danseuse Hortense Quentin de Gromard
"The desert is our troubled state. It is the dwelling place of our demons. This is a land of illusions and thin air, the vision is so cleared at times that the truth itself is deceptive." —John C. Van Dyke, The Desert, 1901 Directed, filmed & edited by Sebastien Zanella
By Sebastien Zanella featuring Andrey Tarasovs Music : Miles Davis - Entered my mind
