Before I continue, I should say that contrary to popular wisdom this book can be judged by it's cover

After all, the purpose of this book is not to entertain or please, even to enlighten may be an aim too trifling when straddled against it's real ambition

In 2003 Kelly Slater was giving a speech in front of a room full of industry movers and shakers at the Surfer Poll Awards in California. Mid-speech Mick Fanning climbed the stage unannounced, pissed to the eyeballs on vodka and Red Bull. Slater, somewhat taken aback asked Mick, 'what would happen if I did this to you in Australia'. To which Mick replied, 'You'd get laid!'

And that's why Last Hope works so well as a concept. Although to call it a film would be a misnomer, because it is actually sixteen short films.

Lets be clear right from the start: this remarkable film stands as testament to the continuing track laid by Derek Hynd.