Alby Falzon

Albert "Albe" Falzon OAM is an Australian filmmaker, photographer and publisher in the surfing subculture. Albert Falzon, for more than 50 years, has presented surfing in Australia and internationally as a "lifestyle" that embodies ecological themes and harmonious relationships between human beings living in spiritual harmony with nature, and respects and appreciates its beauty and power. Although Albert has had no formal qualifications in photography and media, he has had direct input in creating over 39 films and documentaries.

He was the co-founder and publisher of the surfing newspaper "Tracks", along with David Elfick and John Witzig, which began in October 1970. He and David Elfick filmed and directed the iconic Australian surf film "Morning of the Earth". The documentary had a significant cultural impact, blossoming into a global phenomenon of surf tourism, particularly in Indonesia. It was acclaimed as perhaps the most excellent surfing film ever made and one of the finest of its genre.

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