Crested Butte Film Fest: Maya and The Wave

Maya Gabeira surfs one of the biggest waves in the world, and oh boy, the men don’t like it.

After nearly drowning in Portugal years before, Maya Gabeira returns to ride the wave and make history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing. With jaw-dropping footage, including the unprecedented 74-foot wave, MAYA AND THE WAVE presents a thrilling portrait of tenacity, proving that stature and gender matter less than courage, vision and determination.

Stephanie Johnes is a documentary filmmaker who gravitates towards stories of underdogs and dreamers. With a love of music and movement, she crafts intimate films with a compassionate lens on the human experience.