Born in 1970, in a dynamic and entrepreneurial village in the country, he was connected to various business sectors from an early age, such as the footwear industry, cutlery, surgical equipment, etc. Entrepreneurship is in his DNA, a trait of his hometown - Benedita, having started his first business at 11 years old. At 27, he began his greatest business venture by creating DL-Publicidade, despite not being from the design and marketing field, he embraced this challenge imposed by his partner. They developed one of the most comprehensive companies for transforming advertising media in the country, which is still active today. He was later asked about the possibility of offering his resources for the Project North Canyon - the first big wave surf project in Nazaré, which he accepted wholeheartedly. He spent four consecutive years investing his personal funds in this new ERA of Nazaré, which was big wave surfing. He invested in various equipment like jets, quads, etc. He is undoubtedly the individual who has spent the most hours at the Lighthouse, on radio safety duty. A pioneer in the Logistics and Safety of Big Wave Surfing in Nazaré, Lino and his team built the largest logistical base in the world for Big Riders, thus becoming the largest national investor in big wave surfing. His team developed one of the biggest Maritime Tourism attractions in Portugal - Nazaré Water Fun. He is currently contacted by renowned brands that trust his work to provide surfing experiences in Nazaré. He likes his office to be the sea or the countryside, he is a free spirit who can never stand still.
Jorge Aguiar has been a sea enthusiast for as long as he can remember. When he was very young, he accompanied his uncle, a fisherman, on fishing trips, and while everyone was sleeping, the day had not yet woken up, they went out to work at 5 in the morning. This passion for the sea has accompanied his life, and even today he is addicted to Percebe fishing, an art that few know about and dare to practice.
He recalls his first work experience at Surf Magazine, as a photographer and writer at a time when he was still finishing his degree in Management.
He lives in front of the sea and makes a point of having breakfast watching the waves, as it gives him the energy he needs to face each day, with new ideas, in the challenging management of the Mercedes-Benz brand.
Passionate about brands in general and the creation of value from these same brands, he believes that the most desired brand will always be the one with the highest Top of Mind, and that is what he lives for every day, making Mercedes-Benz the most Luxury and Iconic in the automotive world.
He cannot separate work from his personal life, as for him he is always working and at the same time always at leisure. It is very common to see him in the water, whether scuba diving in the Azores, in Guincho doing some windsurfing waves or more recently, totally addicted to Foil and Wingfoil.
Life's too short not to.
Born in Brazil, Filipi grew up in the countryside and went tocollege in a Catholic University to study Social Communication. From early on, Filipi has been on the run, experiencing different ways to see the world and giving him the opportunity to collaborate cross media, in the universe of communication, technology and arts.
Throughout his career, he’s been lucky to travel around the globeto document and tell extraordinary stories - from music concerts to wild nature - and working alongside many people who have inspired him.
He crossed the Australian East Coast - from Melbourne to Cairns -producing film content, drove through Atacama Desert – twice - shooting BMW motorcycles, spent a year filming a documentary for WWF about the Brazilian Cerrado, "joined" the Army to film a documentary about the Brazilian Air Force. Directed documentaries about Brazilian music and the Julio Iglesias World Tour. He did fashion films, a couple of surf and sports films, some commercial and corporate films and has also filmed Elvis Presley - yes, the King himself.
His last project in Brazil, before heading to Europe, took him in a journey of 6.000 km to the middle of the Amazon Forest during more than 70 days to film the first HBO Documentary Series ever produced in Brazil.
Currently, he’s working around the world in production and post-production of film projects for distinguished clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, BMW, NFL, National Geographic, HBO, Sony, Samsung, Renault, Globo, among others.
Above all, Filipi is passionate about what he does and that is why his office has no walls and his set is the world.
I grew up in a city on the coast where the sea is part of everyday life. The beach has always been part of my life, I grew up appreciating life outdoors, always close to the sea and surfing, which became my hobby, my passion and professional life.
Photography entered my life through my work with Beachcam. What started as a casual interest turned into a more serious dedication, leading me to study at Ar.Co and ETIC to improve my skills.
As CEO of Beachcam, I was able to combine my leadership experience with my love for the sea, transforming a live streaming and wave forecasting platform into a meeting point for the surfing community.
Since 2013, I have been closely following events in Nazaré, especially in Praia do Norte, known for its giant waves. I have witnessed historic moments and significant achievements in the world of surfing over the years.
I present myself here as a member of the jury in this prestigious photography and video competition. As a visual arts enthusiast, I understand the responsibility I carry when evaluating the works entrusted to us. Each image is a narrative, a window into the artist's unique perspective, and deserves to be considered with respect and attention to detail.
Good luck everyone!
Garrett McNamara, legendary big wave explorer and all around pioneer is much more than just a surfer. Garrett has made it his priority to share the importance of protecting our natural resources. Advocating and participating in various campaigns and movements to leave this planet better than we found it. Most recently he and his family brought the story of Nazare, Portugal and the 100 Foot Wave to the silver screen with the HBO Emmy winning series, focused on this incredible force of nature. When not in the water you can find Garrett sharing stories, traveling with his family and adventuring wherever the wind takes them.
Nicole McNamara, the force behind HBO’s Emmy winning series, 100 Foot Wave began her career in education. With a Masters in Environment Education she felt her calling to share in the importance of being connected to nature, to the earth, and the impact that it can have on health and healing. With a knack and passion for biohacking, she has recently partnered to create the Vital Living Spiritual Organization as a means to help her community connect back to themselves and a sustainable life. Together, her and Garrett began the Wave of Life Foundation, supporting surf therapy programs for disadvantaged youth in both Hawaii and Portugal. “How can we ask anybody to care for mother earth, to make conscious decisions, before they even fall in love with nature? Our foundation is all about connecting, nurturing, and creating stewards of the earth
Tó Mané is generally the man behind the camera when it comes to capturing some of the most epic surf shots coming out of Portugal. Tó began surfing in 1988 and fell in love with the surfing lifestyle. His photography journey began during childhood, inspired by his grandfather's passion for photography. In 1998, he fulfilled his dream by publishing his first professional surf photograph in a Portuguese magazine named "Surf Magazine." His work has been featured in surf magazines all around the world.
However, the famous giant waves of Nazaré, surfed by the legendary Garrett McNamara, propelled Tó beyond the realm of surfing and into a broader sphere. His impressive portfolio boasts a collection of prestigious awards. Notably, he was featured in Time magazine's 'Most Surprising Photos of 2013', and Tó Mané achieved 3rd place in the Sports and Extreme Sports category at the IPA - International Photo Awards 2023.
