Inspiring Creativity

As film director, writer, producer and aerial cinematographer, Inside Out Retreats' Director, Jules Williams brought to life the inspirational stories of ten local characters told through the lens and love of Malibu itself. Legacy stories of courage, creativity, nature and community, each message expresses the heartbeat of a whole community. A microcosm of our communal world, this short-form docu-series was gifted to the City of Malibu by its filmmakers, Jules Williams and Jay Armitage trading as 27 Mile Films.

Episode 1:

John Clarity

If you've ever wondered about the stone structures at the North end of Zuma beach in Malibu, delve into the story of John Clarity and why he has spent the last 5 years as creator and custodian of this amazing transformative and living artwork and his connection to the Malibu community and how he was drawn to this special place.

Delve into the story of John Clarity who spent 5 years as creator and custodian of an amazing transformational and living work of art. Speaking about his connection to the Malibu community, he shares how his journey called him to this special place.

Episode 2:

Leigh McCloskey

This episode of Malibu Stories follows Leigh McCloskey a local artist, actor and visionary who has spent the past 15 years creating a spectacular three dimensional artwork at his home and studio depicting the hieroglyph of the human soul.

Local artist, actor and visionary, Leigh McCloskey, spent the past 15 years creating a spectacular three-dimensional work of art inside his home depicting what he calls, The Hieroglyph of the Human Soul.

Episode 3:

Dave Bassett

Episode 3 of Malibu Stories. Grammy Nominee Dave Bassett co-writer and producer of Elle King's Ex's and Oh's and Rachel Platten's Fight Song... Dive in to the story behind the talented musician and music producer told through the lens of Malibu Itself.

Meet grammy nominee, Dave Bassett, co-writer and producer of Elle King's Ex's and Oh's and Rachel Platten's Fight Song. Dive into the story behind the talented musician and music producer whose universal creativity is inspired by nature and spirit.

Episode 4:

Skylar Caputo

This episode captures Pepperdine University, Beach volleyball student Skylar Caputo and her love for Malibu and the 'home court' advantage of Zuma beach. Zuma, where she plays barefoot in the sand, side by side with the ocean and the 'heart of the wind.'

Pepperdine University, Beach volleyball student, Skylar Caputo believes Malibu offers her a 'home court' advantage. Playing barefoot in the sand beside the ocean on Zuma Beach, she believes she has the 'heart of the wind' on her side.

Episode 5:

Khalil Rafati

Khalil Rafati went to Los Angeles in the 1990s and had it all. He was working with Hollywood movie stars and legendary rock musicians, but it wasn't long before he found his way into the dark underbelly of the City of Angels.

When Khalil Rafati, founder of Sunlife Organics, moved to Los Angeles in the 1990s, he had it all. Working with Hollywood movie stars and legendary rock musicians, he slowly found his way into the dark underbelly of the City of Angels ... until the love of a community lighted his way out.

Episode 6:

David Ashwell

David Ashwell trained as a Graphic Designer at Kingston College of Art in his native Britain. In 1971, after five years as an advertising art director he became a director of TV commercials, making more than 800 commercials in over 30 countries. He has won awards in every major advertising competition in both Europe and the US.

David Ashwell trained as a Graphic Designer at Kingston College of Art in his native Britain. A Commercials Director, he made more than 800 TV commercials in over 30 countries winning awards in Europe and the US ... but it is his love for painting that truly inspires his canvas.

Episode 7:

Mati Waiya

Mati Waiya, is a revered Chumash ceremonial elder upholding both traditional ancestral heritage and customs whilst managing the immense task of articulating very current and relevant concerns for the environment.

Mati Waiya is a revered Chumash ceremonial elder upholding traditional ancestral heritage and customs whilst representing very current and relevant concerns for our world and environment. His message is powerful and pertinent.

Episode 8:

Mitch Taylor

Mitch Taylor is a long time surfer of Malibu's breaks, a well known and respected local who has a particular passion for Zuma Beach - not known for its surf break.

Life-long surfer and Malibu local, Mitch Taylor, has a deep respect and appreciation for the ocean ... and its power of acceptance.

The Documentary

(50 min)

All of our stories edited into one longer form piece for your viewing pleasure - we hope you enjoy this compilation of inspiring stories.

Capturing the interwoven tales of ten Malibu locals, this hour long documentary is a love story reflecting the power and heartbeat of a community surrounded and inspired by nature.