Surf Film Festival Brings Excitement to Fort Lauderdale The Surf Film Festival (SSF) has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bringing a unique and exciting experience to the local surfing community. The event is a result of a collaboration between industry enthusiasts and organizers who aim to bring attention to the often-overlooked regional surf culture.
According to Yahoo Entertainment, the SSF has a diverse lineup of films, premiering some of the biggest surf flicks and highlighting hidden gems. At the heart of the festival is a collection of candid interviews and panels led by festival director, Steele. The event promises to be a great time for surf enthusiasts... providing a unique opportunity to support surf filmmaking and connect with like-minded individuals. The festival features a range of films showcasing the world of surfing.
One of the highlighted films is "North Stars: A 42-minute surf film" directed by Yentl Touboul. This visually stunning portrait of Adrien Toyon takes the audience on a journey to various locations around the world, from Adrien's home in Reunion Island to Australia, Biarritz, and Western Ireland. The film features a diverse cast of surfers, including Mikey February, Kobe Hughes, Andrew Kidman, Shane Sykes, Koldo Illumbe, Tom Morat, Lee-Ann Curren, Peta, Hanna Scott, Micky Clarke... and many more.
Another film worth noting is "Let Me ___" directed by Keith Malloy and starring Tom Lowe. This film tells the story of Tom's journey as a British big wave surfer who, despite being an outsider in the surfing world, paved his own path to the highest level through determination and perseverance. Tom's story is one of grit and passion, as he finds meaning in pushing himself to the limit and pursuing his love of surfing.
The festival also features "NO WAY: A film" by Harrison Roach. This raw and off-the-cuff documentary follows a group of surfers as they explore the unknown waves of Norway's Varanger Fjord. The film takes the audience on a journey of highs and lows, exploring the motivations and emotions of the surfers as they chase their dreams in the 21st century.
The Surf Film Festival provides a unique opportunity for the local surf community to come together and celebrate the world of surfing. With its diverse lineup of films, candid interviews, "and panels," "the event promises to be an unforgettable experience for surf enthusiasts of all levels."
Source: Visit website"We know there is a strong surf community in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas, but it often gets overlooked in the surf industry," Steele told the Miami New Times . "We really wanted to bring the SSF somewhere that it would add value." In addition to premiering some of the biggest surf flicks and highlighting would-be hidden gems (see: F acing Monsters, Gravity, Trilogy : New Wave ), a key aspect of the event is the candid interview and panels headed by Steele. It's sure to be a great time and a great way to support surf filmmaking. Here's the full slate of films straight from the schedule:
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