Nathan Apffel

Untitled Race Across America Doc (2015)
Film by Nathan Apffel (Documentary) Director, Writer A family of 5 will do everything in their power to help bring to light what is little known as the 'ugliest disease known to man'. They aid their loving mother battling the disease Huntington's, which is the culmination of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS. The family's goal is to ride 3,000 consecutive miles, 24 hours a day from Coast to Coast in the Race Across America to hopefully raise awareness about the disease. Will this normal 9-5 family be able to succeed in one of the most grueling races in the world? Written by Nathan Apffel

Chicks Dig Gay Guys (2014)
Film by Nathan Apffel (Comedy) Director, Writer, Editor A comedy set in the world of two pickup artists that is centered on the trouble they get into through the lies they tell.

Beyond Sight: The Derek Rabelo Story (2014)
Film by Bruno Lemos (Adventure, Documentary, Family and Sports Drama) Cinematographer, Editor, Producer Amidst the small beautiful city of Guarapari, Brazil, Derek Rabelo's father prayed that his son would become a famous professional surfer. Unfortunately on May 25th 1992, his prayer seemed unanswered when Derek was born blind. Seventeen years later Derek decided that despite his blindness he still wanted to surf and that he wanted to surf Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. Through the encouragement of his parents, best friend, and surf coach, Derek embarked on a three-year journey of grueling mental, physical and spiritual training. As Derek perseveres towards his goal of surfing Pipeline, he inspires the best pro-surfers in the world including Kelly Slater, Damien Hobgood, Rob Machado, Lakey Peterson, Taj Burrow, Laird Hamilton and more, who are featured in the film. You will learn from Derek's story that the best journeys in life are walked by faith, and not by sight. Written by Bryan Jennings

When Harry Tries to Marry (2011)
Film by Nayan Padrai (Comedy and Romance) Visual effects Harry is a New York bachelor cynical about "true love" ever since his parents divorce. Determined to live happily-ever-after, and not end up as another divorce statistic, he asks for help from his match-making uncle. This traditional arranged marriage to a lovely girl from India baffles and surprises his parents and friends. Just as Harry thinks he's found the perfect Indian bride he begins to wonder if his friendship with Theresa, a fun and sexy American, could be something more. Harry and Theresa become closer as she helps him prepare for the big day. The plans are under way and Harry is running out of time to choose between a love that's arranged and one that he's found himself. Written by Cinemavault

Lost Prophets: Search for the Collective (2010)
Video by Nathan Apffel (Action, Adventure, Documentary and Sports Drama) Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Producer Surfing culture originated as an act of escape and joy. In our present day there has been a departure from these origins entering this new age of hyper-progression and extreme commercialism. There are still individuals immersed in the surfing experience living a rebirth of the grassroots spirit that will help guide our sport in a new revitalizing direction. Lost Prophets will will guide us in a new prologue of our history; a prophecy of our sports future. Written by Anonymous