SHORTIE OF THE YEAR LS/FF 2017: Shaka Status Dir. Chris Case / Fish Farm TV Irish based filmmaker Chris Case showcases waveriding with a maximum stoke factor, as a small, clean day offers epic bodysurfing and finless gliding conditions. Starring: Barry Mottershead and Dylan Stott     The Shorties Short films are […]

The Shorties: Sound on the Shore // A film by CJ Mirra From kaleidoscopic artist, producer and composer CJ Mirra: This film shot entirely on super8 film while travelling and recording the sound for other films with director Chris McClean (Edges of Sanity). The camera came on three trips over […]

The Shorties: Night Rose / A film by Harry Anscombe Rose is an old lady who lives a simple life by the sea. One afternoon, alone at home as normal, Rose has a powerful surf vision which shows a true passion that lives inside her. A film that questions the notion […]

The Shorties: Seeking Shelter // A film by Harry Bower We selected clips from Ben’s most memorable sessions and trips over the past few years to create a story that takes us all over the UK. This coast to coast journey shows off some of our finest beaches, reefs and […]

The Shorties: Visit // A film by Simon Cotter / Ruwac Productions A former street child from South Africa tears up the beach breaks of Cornwall and Devon in a visit to highlight the work of Surfers Not Street Children. In 2017, there are an estimated 150 million children living […]

The Shorties: The Elders // A film by DIY Creative & Lily BW. Danny and Andrew have been friends and surfers for decades, sharing waves, travel and adventures along the way. Andrew’s written diary records daily surf checks and recalls sessions through the years. Excerpts read by Andrew. Starring Danny Webb […]

The Shorties: Stoke On Me // A film by Martin Jackson Radventures in Lo-Fi genius in residence MJ returns with Part 2 of the ‘Duct Tape Trilogy’. The little beach cleaning robot is back and finds love and adventure amongst the waves. An “A-Ha Take On Me” parody-homage re-imagining the […]

EMERGING TALENT LS/FF 2017 Emersion // Dir. Gabriella Zagni This short film looks at three young people living in different locations but all connected by a charity called ‘The Wave Project‘. About The Wave Project: “We help young people to reduce anxiety and improve confidence through surfing! Our award winning surf courses […]

The Shorties: Grit // A film by Vinny Stelzer Matt Chapman, a surfer from Jersey, that after a long stint in semi-professional competing decided to call it a day and focus on studying towards a more sustainable career. His perseverance and determination to achieve success is the driving force that […]

The Shorties: LaZy DaYz // A film by Chris Levi Long-time friends, skilled shapers and hard chargers Ben Skinner (Skindog Surfboards) and Markie Lascelles (Beach Beat Surfboards, Cord Surfboards) leave their native Cornwall to hop across to Ireland’s west coast to score some perfect reefs. Starring Ben Skinner and Markie […]

The Shorties: Winter Days // A film by Fionn Macarthur and Rory O’Dowd A couple of days charging slabs and reefs with Irish bodyboarder Rory O’Dowd on the West Coast of Ireland. LOVE SURF MOVIES? Don’t forget to check out all the longlisted entries to the 2017 Shorties short film contest […]

The Shorties: Secret Waves // A film by Tom Cockram A story about Icelandic native, Ingo Olsen. In Ingo’s eyes, surfing is a way of life and he now runs the only surf tour operation in Iceland. The film is a journey, searching for these secret spots and crowd-free waves, […]

The Shorties: High Rollers // A film by Laurence Donoghue Two wannabe pro surfers eagerly await the turn of the tide. Only, are they so wrapped up in pursuing ‘the dream’ that they miss the wave of their lives? A quirky, existential comedy about two friends whose fervent attempts to […]

The Shorties: Tangaroa’s Cradle // A film by Finian Vogel / Pye Productions Featuring Brent Screen and the voice of Kevin Pahina of the Ngāti Porou tribal group. The contention between Tangaroa and Tāne, the father of birds, trees, and humans, is an indication that the Māori thought of the […]

The Shorties: Sri Lanka // A film by Jimmy Pinfield and Dom Salunke – The Shouting Place After a ram packed bus drops them off at the central station in the middle of town, Dom Salunke & Jimmy Pinfield manage to tuk tuk their way out of the confusion and […]

The Shorties: Woods to Waves // A film by David O’Carroll Two surfers from the east coast of Ireland keep the stoke alive by developing their own brand of surf wax during their down time. Featuring Ian Walton, Eoin McNally and Fiadh the Hound. Music by Dave O’Carroll The People […]