By Guadi Rabino
Staff Writer
Costa senior Luc Jaquemetton’s film camera follows the currents of the sea as he combines his passion for filming with his love for the ocean in his creation of original ocean films.
Jaquemetton said that his love for filming was evident at a young age, as he began film- ing in eighth grade for his own enjoyment. His attraction to the ocean led him to use the ocean as his backdrop to film both surfers and his own experiences in the water.
“My first film was a surf film I made in Hawaii while on vacation,” Jaquemet- ton said. “It helped me realize the types of films that I wanted to make, and it also in- spired me to travel and document as much as I could.”
Since then, Jaquemetton has been trying to improve his work, especially through his use of more advanced technology. Jaquemetton’s first films were taken on a flip camera that he received as a gift from his parents, but he has also upgraded from using applications such as iMovie to Final Cut Pro.
“For the past two years, I have been start- ing to take my films much more seriously, and I’ve been trying to compose much bet- ter work,” Jaquemetton said.
Jaquemetton began filming the ocean waves in middle school mostly attributed to his hobby of body boarding. After continu- ing this hobby into high school, Jaquemetton transitioned to filming those around him.
“Filmmaking is the only thing that makes me feel complete because it allows me to
express myself to an audience and show how I see things,” Jaquemetton said.
Through his participation as the captain of the Costa surf team, Jaquemetton is constantly surrounded by his teammates that he uses for content in his films. Since Jaquemetton’s films feature Costa students involved in ocean sports, he has earned a reputation as a filmmaker on Costa’s cam-
pus. This has prompted other students to reach out to him to be featured in his work after watching his films.
“A couple of years ago, I made a film with some kids on my surf team, and it turned out to be such a hit that I just want- ed to keep making more,” Jaquemetton said. “Now I shoot with anyone that wants me to film them, although I have reached
out to a few kids that I want to feature in my films.”
When shooting his films, Jaquemetton said he takes inspiration from things he ex- periences and feels. He often films trips he goes on, such as a trip to Nicaragua that he took with the surf team last April, and his adventures with friends.
“Certain groups of people help to influ- ence my films and help me come up with ideas,” Jaquemetton said. “For me, filming is an expression thing, and I just use it to express myself.”
Jaquemetton has been able to publicize his films by posting them on YouTube and sharing them with friends and family. He said that he hopes his experience will lead to a future career in filmmaking.
“Filmmaking has always attracted me particularly because it is one of the medi- ums that really made me feel something,” Jaquemetton said. “It has always been something that I felt like I really wanted to pursue.”
Jaquemetton is currently working with Billabong but cannot release any informa- tion about the job yet.
“I love doing it even though I rarely get paid, mainly because it helps get my work out there,” Jaquemetton said.
Jaquemetton said that filmmaking is not just a hobby for him anymore. Currently, Jaquemetton is applying to film schools, such as those at Loyola Marymount Uni- versity, California State Northridge and- University of Hawaii.
“The movies I’m making right now are just my personal ways of expression, but I hope to make it big one day,” Jaquemet- ton said.
Sea The ShoT: Senior Luc Jaquemetton reviews clips he has filmed of the ocean from his most recent shooting session. Jaquemetton began filming five years ago when he brought his love for the ocean and filming together and sparked a life-long passion.
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