Kobe and the Sea

Byron Bay soul surfer and Patagonia rider with a flair for creative film Johnny Abegg recently spent some time down in chilly Victoria shooting a short film with acclaimed chef Ben Shewry.

“Ben runs Attica Restaurant in Melbourne, with Attica recently being voted “Restaurant of the Year” in The Age Good Food Guide.

But, none of these accolades were noticeable when Ben invited me to Victoria to make a short film with him. A very modest and humble family man, we spoke of surfing, our past and the general questions in getting to know one another. Being invited to stay at his home in Ocean Grove was a real treat, and a new found friend had been found.

We drove off one morning to a remote location to film what was to become “Kobe and the Sea”, a very personal tale about Ben and his 7 year old son Kobe, as Ben educates him on the importance of being in nature, whilst passing subtle comment on the serious over-fishing of Abalone in Australian waters. It was a wild experience, very raw and beautiful.” – Johnny Abegg

Kobe and the Sea : Ben Shewry from Johnny Abegg Films on Vimeo.