Two young working-class men explore the intimacy and vulnerability of relationships in a combative dance against the backdrop of an inner city estate, risking all under the scrutiny of a tight-knit community. Emma Gilbertson hails from Liverpool. With Crashing Waves, she wanted to represent the struggle between a working class community and LGBTQ+ identity. Writer and director - Emma Gilbertson Producer - Amir Majlessi Dancers - Joshua Hubbard, Phoenix Chase-Meares Bullies - Ryan Morris, Liam Puzon, Harry Heath, Jamie Murphy, Ed Jones Director of Photography - Rian Shafi Choreographer - Joshua Hubbard Production Designer - Gareth Rowntree Editors - Marisol Forbes, Chris Norman Costume Designer - Ashley Connor Composer - Tanner Allen 1st AD - Natalie Lloyd 2nd AD - Francesca Gale-Burgess Art Director - Ashley Connor 1st AC - Luke Hackett 2nd AC - Michael Lloyd Grip - Xinlu Qi Gaffer - Adam Waugh DIT - Jakub Adam?ik Stills Photographer - Oliver Craig Sound Designer & Recordist - Phil Stander Make-up Artist - Jessica Cheetham Hair Stylist - Liam Puzon Production Assistants - Ryan Morris, Ed Jones Production Partner - University for the Creative Arts Supervising Producer - Ionna Karavela With thanks to - Kelly Reid & The Crib Social Inclusion Charity Will McLaverty from the Hackney Film Office Husky Studios London The Night Factory Howard Self Drive Sarah Jeans James Wright Willis Hughes Noorshan Atchia Aston David Joshua Maya Lewis Post Production - Molinare Hoxton Colourist - Steve Owen Dubbing Mixer - Raj Vivekananthan Online Editor - Dan Bater Executive Producer for Fly Film - Lisa Marie Russo Ignition Random Acts Programme Producer - Jo Nolan Ignition Random Acts Network Centre - Screen South Ignition Random Acts Production Manager - Nina Somers Ignition Random Acts Network Support - Barbara Welch, Stephanie Adamou, Darrienne Price