A pioneering figure in the realm of surf filmmaking and videography, hailing from the land down under, Australia, is none other than the illustrious McCoy, a name synonymous with excellence in capturing the majesty of the sport on celluloid.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, McCoy's expertise behind the lens earned him widespread acclaim, culminating in two prestigious Surfer Magazine Video of the Year Awards in 1996 and 1999. His work, often regarded as the benchmark for surf cinematography, solidified his position as the premier cinematographer of his era.
McCoy's journey began in 1948, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, where he was born to a father who was a prominent radio and television show host. His early years were spent in the heart of Hollywood, surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry.
However, in 1954, McCoy's family made a significant move to the tropical paradise of Hawaii, where the young boy's life was forever changed. It was here that he discovered his passion for surfing, and the rest, as they say, is history.
