After decades of living in the United States, “Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead” filmmaker Neb Chupin moved back to his native Croatia. (Courtesy of Neb Chupin)
For Croatian American filmmaker and actor Neb Chupin, shooting “Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead” was a labor of love that took him back to his roots. “The original script featured a story between grandfather and grandson on one island in Croatia where figs were harvested,” said Chupin, who was born in Zagreb. “Through years of development, the script transformed into the sci-fi fantasy … that is centered on resilience and transformation. I wanted to create something visually epic, but still keep the original elements of strong family values, tradition and integrity.” Chupin is also an entrepreneur, having co-founded Dalmatia Fig Spread with his business partner, Maia Magee. After living in the United States for more than 30 years, Chupin moved back to Croatia, though he returns to Los Angeles monthly. Fans may follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nebchupin) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nebchupin/). This interview with Chupin has been edited for clarity and length.
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After decades of living in the United States, “Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead” filmmaker Neb Chupin moved back to his native Croatia. (Courtesy of Neb Chupin)
