Deus Ex Machina has always celebrated the spaces where motorcycling and surfing co-exist. And this breathtaking film takes the escapism to a new level, set against the surreal backdrop of Indonesia.
Directed by award-winning photographer Dustin Humphrey, South to Sian blends elements of a bike film, surf film and travel documentary into one awe-inspiring experience.

The film follows Harrison Roach and Zye Norris as they do what we all long to: escape the shackles of modern life. With a quiver of surfboards and a couple of dirt bikes piled into a 1970s Land Rover, the two travel from the south of Bali, up through the Indonesian archipelago to Northern Sumatra.
Along the way they connect with friends old and new?hitting stunning off-the-beaten-track surf and riding spots. We’ve seen the film, and it’s spectacular?from the locations to the cinematography and fantastic soundtrack.
Dustin himself is the co-founder of Deus Indonesia, and Deus’ International Director of Surf. He’s been riding bikes since the age of six, and boards since nine, and has spent the last twenty years living in Bali.
We caught up with the man himself, and pitched him a few questions.

South to Sian is hard to define?what type of film did you set out to make" I didn’t intend the film to fit into a specific genre. You could say it was more of a documentation of what we get up to over here. I have been friends with Harry and Zye for a few years now.
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