O.C. Now: Friday

Best New Restaurants: Ilya

Chef Charbel Hayek’s Orange County debut delivers standout seafood, bold flavors, and a refined coastal dining experience.

Devyn Bisson Captures Surfing’s Biggest Moments on Film

Devyn Bisson is an award-winning film director and partner at Intermaritime Studios, as well as a documentary and filmmaking professor at Chapman University.

From Near-Tragedy to Global Impact: Devyn Bisson’s Unstoppable Story on “The Zest”

This week, we’re diving into the story of an award-winning filmmaker who grew up in Huntington Beach and has gone on to create deeply emotional documentaries that challenge the way we see athletes, adventure, and the human spirit. From surviving a life-altering surfing accident as a teen to chasing big creative dreams at Chapman and turning a student passion project into a feature-length film that made waves around the world, her journey is all about resilience, storytelling, and doing things differently. She’s an award-winning director, co-founder of Intermaritime Studios, and a professor helping shape the next generation of filmmakers. Please enjoy this week’s episode with Devyn Bisson!