Body Glove Wins Transworld Imaginarium Back 2 Back Years

Body Glove wins the Transworld Imaginarium for the second consecutive year. After winning the cover of Transworld Surf with exceptional photos, Body Glove finishes up the contest by winning the Readers Choice for best video, The Disappearance.

The Disappearance follows a group of four professional surfers and six filmmakers on what should have been the ultimate surf trip to the jungles of Indonesia but quickly became an excursion into heart-stopping terror. As the group discovers a perfect, secret wave, strange images begin to appear on film. Are they sharks, alligators, or something else? Fear sets in. Accusations fly. By night, unseen evil stirs beyond their campfire’s light. By day, large animal prints are discovered nearby. Members of the crew begin to disappear one by one. As the end of their journey approaches, they realize that what they are filming is not an epic trip but their own descent into unimaginable horror.

2012 Transworld Imaginarium Video: The Disappearance

 

The Disappearance - Imaginarium 2012 from Body Glove on Vimeo.

2011 Transworld Imaginarium Video: 8-Bit

Body Glove 8-Bit from Body Glove on Vimeo.

Imaginarium Pre Party @ Republik of Kalifornia

Come by Republik of Kalifornia Wednesday September 19th from 3:30-5:30 for Body Glove's Imaginarium pre-party. There will be pizza, beer, and an autograph signing with team riders Jamie O'Brien, Cheyne Magnusson, Anthony Walsh, Alex Gray, and the Creature. Stick around til the end when we will be raffling off a new 3/2 PR1ME Wetsuit! Also don't forget to vote for Body Glove's video "The Disappearance" at http://surf.transworld.net/2012-imaginarium/

Cya at Republik of Kalifornia! GET RAD!!!

219 South El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 218-9012

Body Glove Wins TransWorld SURF's Imaginarium III

TransWorld SURF’s third annual Imaginarium—a contest to progress surf photography—raised the bar this year, with entries from teams from Sanuk, VonZipper, and Body Glove. In the most competitive and creative year yet, Body Glove’s video and photo submission, The Disappearance, was awarded top honors, voted on by the TransWorld SURF edit staff, along with judges from TransWorld's SKATEboarding and SNOWboarding titles. Set in the jungles of Indonesia, the submission was a mix of The Creature From The Black Lagoon meets The Blair Witch Project. In the midst of firing surf, team members Jamie O’Brien, Alex Gray, Cheyne Magnusson, and Anthony Walsh suddenly realize they’re not alone. As the tension escalates, team members begin disappearing, and their dream trip turns into a blood-splattered nightmare. “Judging for this year's Imaginarium was tough,” says TransWorld SURF Editor In Chief Chris Coté. “All three teams had completely different styles and vibes. In the end, Body Glove's submission took the win using a combination of unique angles, a solid team, and a creepy beast from the deep. Thanks to all three teams for their hard work and creative submissions, everyone produced some very cool stuff this year.” Along with the win, Body Glove team rider Jamie O’Brien also nabbed the cover of the November issue. “When we saw the cover we were all blown away,” says Body Glove’s Greg Browning. “It's one of the coolest moments ever.” “We were so stoked to be in Imaginarium this year,” says Browning, “the other two brands really stepped up the game with some cool, fun ideas, and it made it such a great thing to be a part of.”

CLICK HERE to see "The Disappearance"

CLICK HERE to see the photo gallery

CLICK HERE to see the behind the scenes footage

Body Glove’s The Disappearance

Imaginarium: Body Glove’s ‘The Disappearance’ | Videos | Transworld Surf 

Body Glove’s The Disappearance

For the past three years TransWorld Surf’s Imagiunarium contest has set the challenge to conceptualize and produce a unique and creative photo submission, which appears in their November issue. The photos represent the short video that is also submitted. TransWorld then chooses a winner from the three surf teams involved, which is featured on the cover of that November issue.

Last year, Body Glove took the honors of Best Video Award and Readers Choice Award at the 2011 Imaginarium against Reef, Billabong and Rusty with their 8-Bit entry. This year the teams, including Von Zipper and Sunuk, have all stepped it up and made the best videos yet. Body Glove is extremely proud of their 2012 submission, The Disappearance, which includes surfers Jamie O’Brien, Anthony Walsh, Alex Gray, and Cheyne Magnusson, and are hoping to take the win for the 2nd year in a row.

The Disappearance follows a group of four professional surfers and six filmmakers on what should have been the ultimate surf trip to the jungles of Indonesia but quickly became an excursion into heart-stopping terror. As the group discovers a perfect, secret wave, strange images begin to appear on film. Are they sharks, alligators, or something else? Fear sets in. Accusations fly. By night, unseen evil stirs beyond their campfire’s light. By day, large animal prints are discovered nearby. Members of the crew begin to disappear one by one. As the end of their journey approaches, they realize that what they are filming is not an epic trip but their own descent into unimaginable horror.

This is the footage found on the multiple hard drives and cameras recovered at the destroyed campsite. The disappearance of the eight adventurers is still under investigation. Two survivors have been questioned repeatedly and continue to tell investigators strange stories of a sea creature. Search and rescue has finally reached the remote jungle campsite, but contact has been lost as of this press release. All attempts to establish contact with the search party have gone unsuccessful.

CLICK HERE to see Body Glove’s The Disappearance

CLICK HERE for more information about the 2012 TransWorld Surf’s Imaginarium and to see the other submissions 

8-Bit to be Screened at the North Shore Surf Film Festival

The North Shore Film Festival will take place December 2-4th at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu. Transworld Surf is screening all Imaginarium clips which includes our 8-Bit clip. If you are on the North Shore definitely mark this on your calendar!!!

Many of the films screened at the second annual North Shore Surf Film Festival have been nominated for the prestigious "Surfer Poll Awards" that will be taking place following the Festival on Dec. 6th. The Festival will provide a great insight to what films are out there vying for the coveted awards as well as an excellent film program for all to enjoy at the three day film festival taking place this coming weekend on Dec. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at the new venue SURFER the bar located at the Turtle Bay Resort.

The Festival is working to bring awareness to various national and local Hawaii non profits, most which are based within the surfing community and have an impact on the local North Shore community. Mauli Ola Foundation, North Shore Lifeguard Association, Rell Sunn Bronze Memorial and Guitars In The Classroom Hawaii will all be a part of the Festival and on site to share their vision.

Transworld Surf's Imaginarium Award Party Photos

Not only was it an amazing night because we won "Best Video" and "Best Overall" at Transworld Surf's Imaginarium Award Ceremony, but they also know how to throw a killer party.

Check out some photos from Transworld Surf's Imaginarium Awards Party:

Kurt Rios, Todd Richards, Matt Chernega, Scott Daley and Billy Meistrell

Scott Daley "Yeah Bro" with Jenny "Looney" Lane

Justin Quirk and Cheyne Magnusson locked and loaded with his Nintendo Powerglove

Photog Eric Warner

Billy Meistrell with the Magnussons

Alex Gray and Scott Daley

Kenna, Robbie, Billy, Jenna and Karin Meistrell (plus a Chewy)

The 8-Bit Imaginarium Group coming home plus 2 trophies!!!

Body Glove Wins 2011 Transworld Surf Imaginarium

Congrats to team Body Glove on winning the second annual ‘Imaginarium’ photo and video contest. The Body Glove team of Cheyne Magnusson and Alex Gray were on hand with VP of Marketing Scott Daley and directors Greg Browning and Scott Smith to collect the awards on Thursday September 22nd. Body Glove was awarded the prize during a raging party at Transworld Surf Headquarters packed with Body Glove supporters from all around SoCal. Body Glove's video and concept, 8 Bit, was voted by the Transworld Surf readers as the best and their photography was just enough to get them past Reef, Rusty, and Billabong. Congrats to our good friend, Chris Straley, who was awarded the “Best Photography” trophy for his efforts on Reef’s If A Reef Had Eyes project.

Catered by Daphne’s Greek, Primo beer, Kru vodka, and Monster Energy, bodies are still piled up in and around the building this morning. Thanks to all the teams for participating, we will see Body Glove next year when they defend their title as Imaginarium 2011 Champions!

Go to Transworld Surf and to see the winning video, photos and behind the scenes footage for Body Glove's 8-Bit and than you to the readers and the Transworld crew for the inspiration. We are already kicking around ideas for next year.

Body Glove 8-Bit Imaginarium Pre-Party at Surfride

If you are in or around Oceanside, CA on Thursday September 22nd stop by SURFRIDE between 4-5pm for a weenie roast and autograph signing with team riders Cheyne Magnusson and Justin Quirk.

Vote for Body Glove for Transworld's Imaginarium Contest

Voting is officially live for Transworld Surf's Imaginarium Contest. Visit Transworld's website to cast your vote. If you haven't seen the video yet click here.

Transworld is going to take into account web poll numbers as well as your comments so get clicking and writing :)