LS/FF 2024 THE LINE UP
Maya Gabeira charging Nazare // Maya & The Wave London Premiere LS/FF: Saturday 9th November accompanied by a very special Q+A
We’ve just dropped the line up for the 13th Annual LS/FF x Finisterre hosted 7th-9th November 2024 at Riverside Studios. And it’s going to be pretty special if we do say so ourselves!
We’ve assembled a handpicked programme of the very best films from across the globe – hotly anticipated premieres, award winning features and independent films – that represent the pinnacle of contemporary surfing in the here and now.
From seeking out new waves and new adventures on the outer-most frigid fringes of the surfing world, to challenging expectations, overcoming the odds, exploring the notion of self and identity and challenging an industry to change, it’s about serving up fresh perspectives and new line-ups.
There are documentaries to inspire, travelogues to stir the wanderlust as well as cinematography and surfing that redefine the bounds of possibility. Accompanied by Q+A’s and ‘Audiences with…’ some of the world’s most relevant exciting directors, surf creatives, surfers and explorers plus a special session hosted by cultural commentator Looking Sideways’ Matt Barr, this is a true celebration of the cream of surf culture.
We’re bringing to the UK a whole host of premieres, but it’s always about more than that. It’s about the people, the places, the gathering together and the sharing of stories, ideas and stoke.For many of the movies we screen, the festival will be the only chance to watch them as they were intended to be enjoyed – on the big screen, accompanied by a packed crowd of likeminded folk – the original “social media” experience… you’re not going to want to miss this.
Tickets are on sale now priced from £12.50. Evening passes: £20 include entry to a whole night of films plus a free beer from our friends at Sharp’s… and a few exclusive goodies! Evening passes are limited, always sell out and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
You can either buy an evening pass for a whole night of films or a ticket to a single screening.
EVENING PASSES >> £20 >> Deliver a whole night of the very best surf cinema, talks, icons, filmmakers, good times and more PLUS a complimentary beer from our friends at Sharp’s brewery as well as some exclusive goodies. Evening Passes are always popular and always sell out. And when they’re gone, they’re gone!
>> BUY EVENING PASS >> Thur 7th Nov* >> HERE
>> BUY EVENING PASS >> Fri 8th Nov* >> HERE
>> BUY EVENING PASS >> Sat 9th Nov* >> HERE
OR
INDIVIDUAL SCREENINGS: £12:50 >>
Thur 7th Nov 6.45 pm >> CREATURES OF HABIT X LUCUMA >> HERE
Thur 7th Nov 8.50pm >> THE LIFE & DEATH OF WESTERLY WINDINA >> HERE
Fri 8th Nov 7.00 pm >> THE BIG SEA >> HERE
Fri 8th Nov 8.55 pm >> RETURN TO THE BERING DOUBLE BILL >> HERE
Sat 9th Nov 6.30pm >> MAYA & THE WAVE >> HERE
Sat 9th Nov 8.50pm >> NORTH STARS X 5TH COUNTY >> HERE
(More details below)
European Premiere: Return to the Bering Dir. Ben Weiland // Friday 8th November // Pete Devries, Alaskan reaches Image: Mark McInnis
7th – 9th November 2024 – Riverside Studios, W6 >> DETAILS
LONDON SURF / FILM FESTIVAL 2024 LINE UP
THURSDAY 7th NOV, Riverside Studios // SESSION 1 // 6.45pm >> TICKETS
EUROPEAN PREMIERE The Life and Death of Westerly Windina Dir. Alan White and Jamie Brisick plus filmmaker intro
This gripping documentary is the untold tale of one surfing’s most enigmatic figures. Peter Drouyn was a Rockstar character, driven competition surfer and innovative thinker. Combining intimate interviews and rare archival footage, the film highlights Drouyn’s seminal contributions while exploring the isolation and struggles he faced behind that swaggering public persona—and his eventual transition into Westerly Windina. Twelve years in the making this is an essential exploration of identity and unflinching query into selfhood.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alan White and renowned author and journalist Jamie Brisick, produced by House of Cards and Severence producers Beau Willimon and Jordan Tappis, The Life and Death of Westerly Windina is, “above all else about identity,” explains Brisick. “And one person’s deep search for and investigating of their truest self.”
“Astonishing…groundbreaking and important… much more than just another sporting hero biopic…” Tracks Magazine
Plus The Shorties shortlist film – the very best short films from homegrown filmmakers.
FRIDAY 8th NOV, Riverside Studios // SESSION 1 // 7pm >> TICKETS
FRIDAY 8th NOV, Riverside Studios // SESSION 2 // 8.50pm >> TICKETS
Multi award-winning documentary filmmaker and explorer Ben Weiland ventures out into unchartered reaches of the Bering Strait in search of unridden realms and frigid adventures. Accompanied by Pete Devries, Josh Mulcoy, Mark McInnis and Noah Wegrich, he boards a tiny plane and heads to this inhospitable region off the far fringes of Alaska, braving recalcitrant weather, unreliable transport links and sometimes formidable wildlife. They discover a rich culture and ancient landscape, but will they also be rewarded with world class waves?
What does pushing the boundaries in the craziest slabs and most terrifying waves look like in an era when accepted norms are constantly being broken? Meet Shane Ackerman, hard charging star of Astronaut in the Ocean, directed by one of our favourites, Keith Malloy. With insights from Mick Fanning, Tom Carroll and Russell Bierke, his mind blowing, funny and intimate portrait will have you gasping, laughing and questioning life choices… in equal measure.
How do you live a life less ordinary? How do you build a life of purpose? Being Weird from visual artist Andy Hughes and M.A.D., an intimate portrait of Chris Hines MBE, groundbreaking environmentalist, activist and co-founder of SAS, provide just the inspiration to those questions.
We’re honoured to have Chris Hines join us for a very special Q+A
SATURDAY 9th NOV, Riverside Studios // SESSION 1 // 6.30 pm >> TICKETS
A compelling and revealing look behind the curtain of the big wave surfing scene. With unprecedented honesty, insight and access over 10 years filmmaker Stephanie Johnes tracks the career of pioneering charger Maya Gabeira and the myriad obstacles she has faced – spinal injuries, sexism, drowning, hold downs and more – both in and out of the water. This is not just a big wave story, this is a big story.
Accompanied by a very special director Q&A.
“Jaw Dropping” Variety
“breathtaking … tracks Gabeira’s triumph over industry sexism and a catastrophic wipe-out that nearly cost her career and her life.” Wendy Ide, The Guardian
SATURDAY 9th NOV, Riverside Studios // SESSION 2 // 8.45 pm >> TICKETS
Showing with Return to Zero, Dir. Amado Parame Stachenfeld a beautiful and engaging 16mm surf film exploring the theme of life, death and reincarnation through the physical form of a surfboard, re-shaped and re-shared under the feet of stylish waveriders including Anna Gudauskas, Joey Bookout, Kassia Meador, Paul Takahashi and Trevor Gordon.
Plus The 5th County – Dir by one of our favourites Guillem Cruells and staring William Aliotti, Brendon Gibbens and Eli Buerkes, who venture to a formerly civil war torn Liberia, finding its feet after suffering at the hands of conflict and Ebola, the crew check in on the nascent surf scene and discover the healing power of waves in this inspiring short doc.
We’re delighted to be joined by a raft of very special guests who will be sharing stories in a series of Q+A’s in this gala closing extravaganza
Irish Perfection // North Stars premieres at LS/FF Saturday 9th November, Riverside Studios accompanied by a very special Q+A.