Dana Brown

Dana Brown (born December 11, 1959, in Dana Point, California) is an American surfer and filmmaker and is the oldest son of filmmaker Bruce Brown. His films include The Endless Summer Revisited (2000), which is made up of unused footage from The Endless Summer (1964) and The Endless Summer II (1994), as well as some original interviews with the stars of those films. His first all-original film was Step Into Liquid (2003) followed by a documentary on the Baja 1000 titled Dust to Glory (2005). In 2009, he debuted a new film called Highwater during the 100th anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier; the film follows life on the North Shore and the surfers who compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. In 2014, the movie On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter continues the saga of motocross documentaries which began with the 1972 Academy Award for Documentary Feature nominated film On Any Sunday (1971).

Step Into Liquid (2003)

No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Robert August  •  Rochelle Ballard  •  Shawn Barron  •  Layne Beachley

No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Robert August  •  Rochelle Ballard  •  Shawn Barron  •  Layne Beachley

The Endless Summer Revisited (2000)

A documentary mostly edited together from unused footage from The Endless Summer and The Endless Summer II, this documentary gives further insight into the making and success of the original classic surf documentary. It is written, produced and directed by Dana ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Bruce Brown  •  Hobie Alter  •  Robert August  •  Dana Brown

A documentary mostly edited together from unused footage from The Endless Summer and The Endless Summer II, this documentary gives further insight into the making and success of the original classic surf documentary. It is written, produced and directed by Dana ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Bruce Brown  •  Hobie Alter  •  Robert August  •  Dana Brown

Dust to Glory (2005)

An action-adventure documentary chronicling the most notorious and dangerous race in the world--the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Rivaling the Indy 500 and 25 Hours of Daytona, the race across Baja's peninsula is unpredictable, grueling and raw--just like the uncharted ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Mario Andretti  •  Sal Fish  •  James Garner  •  Robby Gordon

An action-adventure documentary chronicling the most notorious and dangerous race in the world--the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Rivaling the Indy 500 and 25 Hours of Daytona, the race across Baja's peninsula is unpredictable, grueling and raw--just like the uncharted ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Mario Andretti  •  Sal Fish  •  James Garner  •  Robby Gordon

On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter (2014)

On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter” is an exploration into the two-wheeled world of motorcycle riding. The film journeys deeper into the humanity, thrills and excitement behind the global culture of motorcycle riding. We meet those who are bonded by their passion for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Ashley Fiolek  •  Robbie Maddison  •  Kenny Roberts  •  Carlin Dunne

On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter” is an exploration into the two-wheeled world of motorcycle riding. The film journeys deeper into the humanity, thrills and excitement behind the global culture of motorcycle riding. We meet those who are bonded by their passion for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Ashley Fiolek  •  Robbie Maddison  •  Kenny Roberts  •  Carlin Dunne

On Any Sunday: Motocross, Malcolm & More (2001)

Nominated for Best Documentary at the 1971 Academy Awards, On Any Sunday is perhaps the best-known film ever made about the sport of motorcross. Three decades later, the filmmakers revisted the film for this 2001 follow-up. On Any Sunday: Motocross, Malcolm & ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Roger DeCoster  •  Paul Carruthers  •  Jeff Ward  •  Bruce brown

Nominated for Best Documentary at the 1971 Academy Awards, On Any Sunday is perhaps the best-known film ever made about the sport of motorcross. Three decades later, the filmmakers revisted the film for this 2001 follow-up. On Any Sunday: Motocross, Malcolm & ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Roger DeCoster  •  Paul Carruthers  •  Jeff Ward  •  Bruce brown

Dust 2 Glory (2017)

From acclaimed documentary film director Dana Brown (Dust to Glory, On Any Sunday - The Next Chapter, Highwater and Step Into Liquid) comes Dust 2 Glory, the much-anticipated motorsports action documentary. This special one-night event will be the most in-depth and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
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From acclaimed documentary film director Dana Brown (Dust to Glory, On Any Sunday - The Next Chapter, Highwater and Step Into Liquid) comes Dust 2 Glory, the much-anticipated motorsports action documentary. This special one-night event will be the most in-depth and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
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On Any Sunday: Revisited (2000)

In 1971, Bruce Brown and his son Dana filmed a documentary featuring the rev and roar of the racetrack. The project was a success, earning the men an Academy award nomination. Twenty-eight years later, the two are back with another ode to speed, On Any Sunday ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  David Aldana  •  Chuck Palmgren  •  Sammy Tanner  •  Met Lawwill

In 1971, Bruce Brown and his son Dana filmed a documentary featuring the rev and roar of the racetrack. The project was a success, earning the men an Academy award nomination. Twenty-eight years later, the two are back with another ode to speed, On Any Sunday ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  David Aldana  •  Chuck Palmgren  •  Sammy Tanner  •  Met Lawwill

A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story (2020)

Follow the summer season around the world with two surfers on a quest for the perfect wave. As it turned out, Bruce was on to something. Not only did the film become a hit, it earned a cult following, became the most successful surf film of all time and arguably ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Bruce Brown  •  Dana Brown  •  Mert Lawwill  •  Gerry Lopez

Follow the summer season around the world with two surfers on a quest for the perfect wave. As it turned out, Bruce was on to something. Not only did the film become a hit, it earned a cult following, became the most successful surf film of all time and arguably ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dana Brown
CAST:  Bruce Brown  •  Dana Brown  •  Mert Lawwill  •  Gerry Lopez

Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of St.Francis (2023)

The documentary "Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" reveals the untold story behind Bruce Brown's iconic film "The Endless Summer." It follows the journey of Dick Metz, a California surf pioneer, as he travels the world from 1958 to 1961. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Yelland
CAST:  Robert August  •  Bruce Brown  •  Dana Brown  •  Michael Hynson

The documentary "Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" reveals the untold story behind Bruce Brown's iconic film "The Endless Summer." It follows the journey of Dick Metz, a California surf pioneer, as he travels the world from 1958 to 1961. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Yelland
CAST:  Robert August  •  Bruce Brown  •  Dana Brown  •  Michael Hynson