Life on Waves
A windsurfing documentary from Echohouse Films.
Assistant Editor · Camera Assistant · Camera Operator
Documentary · 2026
Life on Waves
- My role
- Assistant Editor · Camera Assistant · Camera Operator
- Made
- 2026
- Runtime
- 74 minutes
- Subject
- Sarah Hauser, professional windsurfer
- Production company
- Echohouse Films
The film.
Life on Waves is a feature documentary from Echohouse Films, directed by Steven B. Esparza, about professional windsurfer Sarah Hauser and her life as an athlete. I worked on it as an assistant editor, camera assistant and camera operator.
It had its world premiere in Maui on March 26, 2026, and has played at the Phoenix Film Festival and the Newport Beach Film Festival.
- DirectorSteven B. Esparza
- Assistant EditorLevi Elizaga
- Camera AssistantLevi Elizaga
- Camera OperatorLevi Elizaga
- Production companyEchohouse Films
An Echohouse Films production. I worked on it as crew.
Festivals and awards.
World premiere, Maui
March 26, 2026
McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Hawaii.
Phoenix Film Festival
Screening, May 28, with a Q&A with the director
Harkins Scottsdale 101, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Newport Beach Film Festival
Screening, October 19, 2026
Triangle, Costa Mesa, California. Action Sports, Feature, Documentary.
Jonathan Smyth: Trailer
A graded trailer with visual effects.
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