Directed by Matt Beauchesne at Irons Brothers Productions, ft Scratching the Surfaceft documents the adventures of Julian, along with friends & fellow professionals Dane Reynolds, Taj Burrow, Dusty Payne, Mick Fanning & others as they spend a year hitting some of the world's most beautiful surf spots. Destinations include South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, California, Hawaii, France, Spain & Brazil. A large part of the film was also shot in the Mentawai Islands of Indonesia on a boat trip with Dane, Dusty & Taj. ft Scratching The Surfaceft also teamed Julian & Matt with Brain Farm Cinema, whose goal was to evolve the way surf films are made by utilizing helicopters & The Phantom Camera, shooting entirely in HD, & incorporating an energetic & unique soundtrack.