Life is a Wave (Nazaré, Nazaré, Nazaré)
Broadcasting
- Year of Production
- 2026
- Content Type
- Documentary
- Platform
- OTT Operator
- Target Age
- Adults
- Quantity
- 45(min) 3Quantity Input
Video
Summary
"How does someone go on living after admitting they've lost?" A human-documentary series following Cho Jun-hee, a former national surfing team captain who runs a small surf house named "Nazaré" in Yangyang, Korea. It weaves his present life—mentoring 13-year-old prodigy Na-im and standing beside 20-year-old Asian Games contender Kanoa—with his quest to ride the world's largest waves at Nazaré, Portugal, the place that once pulled him back from the edge of death. Built on the globally beloved subject of big-wave surfing, it speaks to the universal themes of teaching, friendship, and challenge. Developed simultaneously as a 3-part documentary series (approx. 45–50 min each) and a 90-minute theatrical cut.
Company Profile
Broadcasting Startup
team91
Team91 is a global production and media house based in Seoul and Los Angeles. We develop and produce a wide range of video content—commercials, brand films, documentaries, and micro-dramas—and have a proven track record delivering real-world projects with both international clients and platforms.
Built on a partner network across 60 cities worldwide and a talent pool of more than 100 experienced professionals, Team91 operates a production system designed specifically for cross-border work. With teams working in real time across Korea and the U.S., we manage the full pipeline end-to-end—from concept and pre-production to production and post—providing a true all-in-one solution. We also support the operational essentials required for international shoots, including location scouting, local crew sourcing, and on-the-ground logistics, allowing us to maintain strong control over schedule, budget, and quality.
We combine Eastern and Western creative sensibilities with global trends to craft stories and formats that travel. Our strength lies in understanding local culture while consistently delivering at a global production standard.
In addition, Team91 leverages our in-house freelancer credentialing platform (over 3,000 registered professionals) to quickly connect each project with the right, verified talent—enabling faster, more reliable collaboration and world-class results. Looking ahead, we plan to expand through international and domestic distribution as well as co-production partnerships, continuing to scale our global footprint and content business.
Built on a partner network across 60 cities worldwide and a talent pool of more than 100 experienced professionals, Team91 operates a production system designed specifically for cross-border work. With teams working in real time across Korea and the U.S., we manage the full pipeline end-to-end—from concept and pre-production to production and post—providing a true all-in-one solution. We also support the operational essentials required for international shoots, including location scouting, local crew sourcing, and on-the-ground logistics, allowing us to maintain strong control over schedule, budget, and quality.
We combine Eastern and Western creative sensibilities with global trends to craft stories and formats that travel. Our strength lies in understanding local culture while consistently delivering at a global production standard.
In addition, Team91 leverages our in-house freelancer credentialing platform (over 3,000 registered professionals) to quickly connect each project with the right, verified talent—enabling faster, more reliable collaboration and world-class results. Looking ahead, we plan to expand through international and domestic distribution as well as co-production partnerships, continuing to scale our global footprint and content business.
