Baptism of salt:
an animated surf doc

She discovered the ocean to discover herself.
From China to Brazil, the first surf animated documentary.

Award-winning documentary, Currently screening at festivals in the US, Brazil, and China.

Baptism of Salt is an innovative animated documentary that explores the transformative power of surfing through the intertwined lives of a young woman from a distant culture.

Blending 2D-inspired digital animation with real interviews and soundscapes, the film captures how the ocean becomes a catalyst for freedom, resilience, and belonging. Set against the Brazilian coast, it reflects on the philosophy of surfing as a lifestyle deeply connected to nature and identity.

Language: Chinese with English subtitles.

Contact for a private screening link.

“A love letter to the atlantic ocean”

Starring: Xiao Honghong

Filipi Barbosa
Director. Producer, Art, Animation

Purvi Ramtilak
Character Designer

Dinghan Xu
Composer, Songwriter

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