The British Surf Film Festival, held at the new Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay, Cornwall, aims to celebrate the very essence of surf culture with a selection of old and new surf feature films and documentaries as well as launching the hottest new homegrown talent.
The premier showcase for surf film and lifestyle in the UK, The British Surf Film Festival combines an iconic mix of old classics and contemporary masterpieces alongside independent films and photography to take you on a journey through surfing’s heritage.
In between screenings, we will be hosting Q&A sessions with filmmakers and notable surfers, discussions and meet and greets with surfing’s elite. A surfing gallery will be open to the public for the duration of the event and exhibit entrants in our Homegrown photo competition.
Taking place in the UK’s capital of surfing, Newquay, the Festival is open to all! To get tickets head over to wtwcinemas.co.uk
Thirty Thousand - (12A) Thirty Thousand follows twin brothers Richard and Andrew James as they travel 30,000 kilometers down the west coast of Africa on a 9-month surfing odyssey from Casablanca to Cape Town. Along the way they surf in Morocco, Western Sahara, Senegal, Liberia, Angola, Namibia and South Africa. The film documents the waves, cultures and landscapes of this long and diverse coastline. Directed by Richard James and Andrew James Thursday 22nd September 2011 @ 18:00
Soul Surfer - (PG) UK PREMIER Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany’s feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others. With guest appearance by Bethany Hamilton Thursday 22nd September 2011 @19:00
Last Paradise - (12A) UK PREMIER In the remote wilderness of New Zealand, when necessity was the mother of invention, a maverick bunch of kids had a dream which they would one day share with the world. Through 45 years of stunning original footage we relive their search for adrenaline on the roads less traveled, to paradises which have long since gone. But for one… Directed by Clive Neeson Presented by Chris Hines Thursday 22nd September 2011 @ 19:45
Manufacturing Stoke - (12A) Manufacturing Stoke is an introspective look into the surfing culture’s struggle to be beneficial unto itself, a tapestry of both influential and eclectic members of the surfing community that are constantly striving for positive change amid one of surfing’s greatest paradox: no other sport is as intrinsically linked to nature, surfers are indeed directly connected to the earth’s pulse and yet a majority of the materials used are environmentally toxic. Directed by Pierce Michael Kavanagh Thursday 22nd September 2011 @ 21:00
Caught Inside - (12A) UK PREMIER A`dream surfari’ becomes a nightmare of survival on an isolated yacht, when the psychotically violent Alpha male takes the helm and sets new rules: ‘This is a ship, not a democracy’. With Ben Oxenbould, Daisy Betts, Sam Lyndon, Leeanna Walsman, Simon Lyndon, Peter Phelps, Harry Cook. Directed by Adam Blaiklock Friday 23rd September 2011 @ 16:30
Come Surf With Me - (12A) Pure 60's fun, freesurfing with the stars, 1965 – 1971. Rod Sumpter presents 90 minutes of thrilling surfing action from Europe’s first 16 mm footage in 1965 to Hawaii in 1971. Includes Morocco, Spain, Puerto Rico 1968 & Australia’s Bells 1970 world contest and many extras & commentary by Rod Sumpter… Come surf with me gives a unique insight into a world gone by. A must for any true fan of surfing’s roots and soul. With guest appearance by Rod Sumpter Friday 23rd September 2011 @ 17:30
Lost and Found - (12A) - UK PREMIER - Lost & Found is a documentary based on the discovery of 30,000 b&w negatives found at a flea market in Pasadena, Ca. It’s a journey over 3 plus years of reuniting and sharing the images capturing stories if not told will be lost. With Aaron Chang, Dan Merkel, Bob Barbour, Gerry Lopez, Rory Russell, Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Bobby Owens, Larry Bertlemann, Jock Sutherland, Greg Weaver, Bernie Baker, Randy Rarrick, Herbie Fletcher, Candy Moore Directed by Doug Walker Friday 23rd September 2011 @ 18:30
Rumours - (12A) UK PREMIER RUMORS is a cinematic journey into the deepest Mexico ever seen on film—the product of a two year operation to find, surf and document the most perfect waves this coastline offers. With Bruce Irons, Diego Cadena, Dusty Payne, Oscar Moncada, David Rutherford. Directed by Mark Kronemeyer Friday 23rd September 2011 @ 16:00
Surf Film competition - (12A) Showing the shortlist of the short films entered for the homegrown short film competition in association with Cornwall Film Festival. We will also be hosting talks from film maker John Adams. Who will win the trip to Morocco sponsored by errant surf? Friday 23rd September 2011 @ 20:00
The Endless Summer - (U) The search for the perfect wave. They call it The Endless Summer – the ultimate surfing adventure, crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. Director Bruce Brown creates a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation. The Endless Summer became an instant cult classic upon its release in 1968 and has more than stood up to the test of time as it continues to wow audiences. Stunning photography, a fascinating adventure story and a humorous narrative mean this film has secured a place in the heart of film-lovers and the surfing community. Friday 23rd September 2011 @ 20:15
