Sole East Presents An Evening of Surf Films to Benefit Waves for Water

Solé East, (90 Second House Road, Montauk,

NY, 11954, 631-668-2105, www.soleeast.com/restaurant)

the premiere resort destination in Montauk, is kicking off

the summer with a fundraiser to benefit Waves for Water’s Hurricane Sandy

Relief Initiative (http://bit.ly/168pm4G)

on Saturday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Family and

friends are invited for a casual evening at Sole East that will include a BBQ

dinner catered by The Backyard Restaurant. Once the sun sets,

the lawn area and outdoor screen will take center stage to a selection of surf

shorts curated by Brooklyn-based SMASH Production.



 



Montauk locals Dave

and Cindi Ceva, owners of Sole East, welcomed the opportunity to host this

fundraiser. “We are thrilled to support the work Waves for Water is doing to

help those still affected by Hurricane Sandy,” Mr. Ceva said. “I cannot think

of a better way to begin the season than opening up the Backyard to friends

celebrating community and the spirit of surf.”  



 



Among the filmmakers

participating is professional surfer and filmmaker Mikey DeTemple. A Long

Island native who has spent his summers in Montauk since childhood, DeTemple

has been actively involved in support of Hurricane Sandy relief. His upcoming

film, “North,” will be previewed in advance of SMASH FEST 1, the surf film and

art festival scheduled for July.



 



Additional short films

selected for the evening include the work of several premier local surf filmmakers:



 



North – Directed by Mikey DeTemple



What is New York to You: Travis Beckman –

Directed by Benjamin Potter, Produced by NYSea



Beach 87th St./Surfing After Sandy – Directed

by Lukas Huffman



The Diamond Light Was in My Eyes – Directed

by Philip Mansfield



Preview: 100 Miles to the End – Directed

by John Beattie



 



Guests will also be

treated to a special Do-It-Yourself espadrille art bar, hosted by Soludos. An

essential summer staple for the whole family, attendees will have the

opportunity to create their own custom espadrille with 100% of voluntary

donations going to Waves for Water.



 



About Waves for Water



Waves for Water, a

non-profit organization that was founded by former professional surfer Jon

Rose, has been on the ground immediately following Hurricane Sandy supporting

individuals and businesses in the surf-based coastal communities hardest hit

including the Rockaways, Long Beach and numerous towns along the Jersey shore.

“We are grateful to Sole East for the opportunity to raise continued awareness

around our Hurricane Sandy Relief Initiative,” Mr. Rose said. “There is still

so much work to be down in these coastal towns. Events like this provide us

with the funding needed to continue our ongoing initiatives and help the many

that are still struggling to rebuild their lives.”



 



For tickets to the

event visit (www.soleeastfundraiser.eventbrite.com.)

For further information about The Backyard at Solé East, call (631) 668-2105 or visit (www.soleeast.com/restaurant.)  For

press inquiries, contact Nicole Castillo at WordHampton Public Relations at (631) 329-0050.