FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
Antarctica – Domain One Domain One Dir. Julian and Joaquin Azulay – a must-see surf and sailing adventure exploring our impact of the wildest reaches of our natural world.
FRIDAY 7th November: NEW HORIZONS, FRESH PERSPECTIVES
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The LS/FF FRIDAY NIGHT PASS delivers a whole evening of the very best surf cinema, Q+A’s, icons, filmmakers, good times, and more PLUS a complimentary beer from our friends at Sharp’s, the power of calm served up by Goodrays, access to some exclusive goodies (like our ltd edition, collectors item LS/FF x Finisterre tote for the first 50 guests each night)… all for £22. Or come to a single session from £12.50.
Night passes are limited, always popular and always sell out. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
FRIDAY 7th November– The Line Up
SESSION 1: 7.00pm ANTARCTICA – DOMAIN ONE
Accompanied by a special filmmaker Q+A with Joaquin Azulay
UK PREMIERE Antarctica – Domain One Dir. Julian and Joaquin Azulay
From multi award-winning filmmakers, renowned adventurers and long time friends of the festival the Gauchos del Mar, this much anticipated documentary sees the brothers set out on the most challenging sailing and surfing expedition yet. Charting the under-threat, hazardous and frigid waters of Antarctica searching for waves and looking into vital research on krill, fish, glaciers it is an eye opening exploration of our impact of the wildest reaches of our natural world.
This must-see documentary, delves into the pressing need to safeguard Antarctica, a continent collectively owned by nations worldwide. It unveils the stark consequences of climate change on this fragile ecosystem, the burgeoning threat of concentrated fishing fleets on krill populations, and the critical importance of establishing a network of MPAs (Marine Protected Areas).
Narrated by Kelly Slater and combining stunning cinematography with insights from renowned conservationists and scientists, terrifying encounters with wildlife balanced with the promise of unridden realms and more, this is both one hell of an adventure and a potent call to action
Join forces with renowned conservationists in their resolute mission to shield Antarctica’s unparalleled environment, one that holds the very future of our planet in its balance.
The evening is accompanied by Annaelle Dir. Owen Legoff winner of Brest Surf Film Festival best short presented by Brittany Ferries – screening as part of our treasured cultural exchange celebrating our deep relationship with our European cousins across water and all that unites us.
SESSION 2: 8.45pm SURF, EAT, REPEAT x RISING DAWN DOUBLE BILL
Accompanied by a series special filmmaker Q+As
WORLD PREMIERE: Surf , Eat, Repeat Dir. Karen Song
Finisterre x LS/FF Women of the Sea Fund winning filmmaker Karen Song presents a beautiful and inspiring insight into the rich and diverse New York surf culture through the notion of shared meals, shared stories and cold waves. “The film explores diversity as it relates to surfing, especially in my beloved NY surf community,” explains Brooklyn local Karen Song. “It’s a reflection of the incredible women who are out there charging every day and our connection to nature even in this concrete jungle” Surf, Eat, Repeat sound like words to live by.
Accompanied by very special Q&A with Karen Song
UK PREMIERE: The Rising Dawn Dir. Nadi Saddy and Nuits Balnéaires.
This beautiful and mesmerising feature documentary follows Souleymane Sidibé one of the pioneers of a new era for surfing in Côte d’Ivoire, a region where the ocean deities are venerated and feared. A talented surfer, he inspires the next generation to overcome inequalities and cultural barriers and access the transformative power of surfing. The Rising Dawn undertakes a fascinating journey that reveals unexplored waves, ethereal landscapes, and celebrates the dynamism of the communities that shape the country’s surf culture. Poetic and powerful, this is a true story of Africa, as told by the surfers who live there.
The evening is accompanied by The Shorties shortlist film: Alternative Craft Dir: Nik Eagland – the very best short films from homegrown filmmakers.
Our evening passes are limited, always popular and always sell out. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Souleymane Sidibé is one of the pioneers of a new era for surfing in Côte d’Ivoire, a region where the ocean deities are venerated and feared.
The Rising Dawn Dir. Nadi Saddy and Nuits Balnéaires. A true story of Africa, as told by the surfers who live there.