Young up and coming surfer Sophia Strevens seems to have been born on the beach and just belong there.
Olaf CratoApril 15, 2022
As winter approaches the shores of Europe we were hired for a quick surf/wetsuit shoot by the iconic US company O'Neill. The southwestern corner of the continent once again provided…
Olaf CratoNovember 25, 2021
In a surprising yet very welcome turn of events our lockdown short film 'State of Mind' featuring well known Kung Fu artist and acclaimed actor Paul Clark and the sound…
Olaf CratoMarch 9, 2021
MAR has been released just before the end of 2020 and has already collected an impressive array of recognition. The 'Best Istanbul Film Festival' chose Mar as the best Feature…
Olaf CratoFebruary 11, 2021
The Algarvian english language magazine 'Tomorrow' was among the first to pick up on Alex's story after his accident during the recent Nazare Tow In Challenge. It took some months,…
Olaf CratoJanuary 4, 2021
Project MAR has finally come to conclusion! The film is finished and now available on Vimeo on Demand. It is a look at surfing in its original form - love…
Olaf CratoDecember 8, 2020
While recently on assignment for the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen in the South of Germany I got to shoot some beautiful scenery in a narrow, winding gorge.
Olaf CratoSeptember 16, 2020
A journey into the mind - State of Mind is an audio visual story of imagination featuring Paul Clark, internationally renown actor and Kung Fu performer. Luis do Vale created…
Olaf CratoAugust 10, 2020
A mammoth project is finally drawing to a conclusion. 'MAR' is in the final phases of post production and will hopefully officially premiere late this summer. It is a look…
Olaf CratoApril 29, 2020
A quick look at part of a new documentary we are shooting. Lutz Schneider ist truly fun to watch on his finless boards and served as inspiration for a whole…
Olaf CratoJanuary 30, 2020
After an intense period of on location shooting and an even more intense time in the editing room we are finally ready to release Dis.Traction, our latest Windsurfing documentary with…
Olaf CratoMarch 30, 2018
While in London recently I was fortunate enough to meet the intrepid CEO of the iconic brand Fred Perry. We were treated to some insight into the brand's continued relevance…
Olaf CratoMarch 30, 2017
The Northern Italian town of Sella is one of the most picturesque places imaginable. Nestled between the rough peaks of the Dolomites it caters to wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts.…
Olaf CratoMarch 30, 2016