Meet McCoy, a trailblazing visionary in the world of surf filmmaking and videography, hailing from the sun-kissed shores of Australia, where the very fabric of his being was woven into the fabric of the ocean's rhythmic waves.
With a name that has become synonymous with excellence, McCoy has spent a lifetime mastering the art of capturing the raw power and beauty of surfing on film, leaving an indelible mark on the sport and its enthusiasts.
During the decade spanning from the 1990s to the early 2000s, McCoy's remarkable skill and artistry as a cinematographer garnered him widespread recognition and admiration, ultimately resulting in two esteemed Surfer Magazine Video of the Year Awards in the years 1996 and 1999. His remarkable body of work, frequently regarded as the gold standard for surf cinematography, unequivocally cemented his status as the preeminent cinematographer of his era, a position he held with distinction and authority.
McCoy's life story commences in 1948, in the culturally rich and dynamic metropolis of Los Angeles, where he first took his first breath as a newborn, his arrival marked by the presence of a father who was a renowned radio and television show host, a figure of great influence and reputation in the entertainment industry.
As the calendar flipped to 1954, McCoy's family embarked on a pivotal journey, relocating to the sun-kissed shores of Hawaii, a tropical haven that would forever alter the trajectory of the young boy's life.
