Technical details
Documentary Short - US - 5 minutes 11 seconds - English (With subtitles)
Cast and Credits
Executive Creative Director - Jamie Graff
Director - Johnny Phillips
Director - Ross Wilcox
Producer - Jeremiah Bennett
Key Cast
Austin Barrette
Jennifer Graff
LVFF 2026 Award Nominations
Best Documentary Short
"The Quiet Art" follows Austin Barrette, a surfer who moved from California to Georgia and found a love in hand-shaping custom surfboards. Austin uses traditional tools and techniques because he values individual craftsmanship over mass production. The film explores his meticulous process, his relationships with customers, and how shaping has changed his lifestyle for the better. Austin views shaping as a lost art and hopes he can inspire others to continue this tradition.
Screening Details:
LVFF documentary screenings. April 23rd 2026. 6:30pm-11:00pm. Venue to be announced.
Director biography
- Johnny Phillips, Ross Wilcox
Johnny Phillips is a passionate filmmaker and cinematographer located in Atlanta, GA. He attended filmschool at The University of North Georgia in 2017, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Film and Digital Media. After graduation, Johnny entered the film industry where he worked as a camera operator on feature films, tv shows, and documentaries. He eventually shifted to work full-time as a cinematographer for a commercial agency. During his free time, Johnny still shoots narrative and documentary projects.
Ross Wilcox is a filmmaker and post production supervisor based in Atlanta, GA. A lifelong musician, he graduated with a degree in music education from Brigham Young University in 2018 before transitioning to a career in commercial media. Since then, Ross has directed dozens of commercial and narrative projects, and edited hundreds more. He spends his free time playing D&D with his rad wife and running around with his toddler.