HOMETOWN HYPE: Outer Banks - Inside a Raw and Storied East Coast Surf Town

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For filmmakers Jordan Montgomery and Clay Mein, the Outer Banks isn’t just a surf destination — it’s a community, and a second home.

"A big aspect was wanting to fit in all the individuals into the talent pool for the film. We sure wish we could get more. To do so in the short production window was for sure a little challenging, but a necessary one. We also knew we had to focus our film on the area in a different way than some of the other films in this series. The Outer Banks is a bit different than other places. It’s not a single city or town, so to drop a needle on just Kitty Hawk or Buxton and say this is the Outer Banks wouldn’t work. It’s truly such a dynamic and vast area." - Jordan Montgomery, Director & Cinematographer

"The hardest part of this project was capturing the heart of the Outer Banks’ tight-knit surf community while staying true to their way of life. It’s about more than just surfing. It’s understanding the deep connection to the ocean and honoring their lifestyle. The challenge was to tell their story authentically, without misrepresenting or glossing over the real struggles and joys they experience, so they feel respected and truly seen."
Clay Mein, Director & Cinematographer

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Production Company Abyss Films

Written & Directed by Jordan Montgomery & Clay Mein

Executive Producer Zach Weisberg

Cinematographers Clay Mein & Jordan Montgomery

Editors Clay Mein & Jordan Montgomery

Colorist Jacopo Cosmelli

Additional Footage
Jeffrey Oneil
Brett Barley
Nic McLean
Noah Snyder
Kristian Ozer Kettner
NOAA/NASA
GOES-16Google Earth Timelapse

Airplane Pilots
Dan Kramer
Scott at OBX Airplanes

Drone Operators
Cody Hammer
Stephen Quick

Still Photography
Daniel PullenCallaway RamseyRussell BlackwoodMickey McCarthyScott Busbey

Production Assistants
Stephen Quick
Tristan Loayza

BTS Photographer
Stephen Quick

Starring
Scott Busbey
Daniel Pullen
Kevin McCabe
Noah Snyder
Jesse Hines
Dawn Moraga
Brett Barley

Music "Snap Out of It" by @cor_de_lux
"Syncopated" by @cor_de_lux

Additional Track Licensing Music Bed

Production Support DC.Camera