Gene Meree is a legendary figure from Folly Beach, South Carolina. Learn about his love for kiteboarding and his deep respect for the waves.
FILMMAKER: Leah Pedersen is a Charleston-based filmmaker with a focus on wind and water sports. She completed certificates in cinematography, film production, and storytelling for the screen at Trident Technical College in North Charleston, SC in the spring of 2024. Gene Meree’: The Sea Dog of Folly Beach is Leah’s first mini documentary.
The NextLens Online Film Festival showcases the talented and innovative aspiring filmmakers from South Carolina. With the minimum age of sixteen, honorees are selected from South Carolina high schools, colleges and universities. The online film festival will be held annually each Spring featuring some of the brightest producers and their creative short films.