Features 2016 Archives - London Surf / Film Festival

Let’s Be Frank

Posted by LSFF on September 5, 2016 best film, European Premiere, Features 2016, Frank James Solomon, International Features, LSFF 2016 Winners Circle, peter hamblin, WINNERS 2016 | Features 2016, International Feature Programme, Past International Features, Past Winners, winners 2016

BEST FILM: Let’s Be Frank Dir. Peter Hamblin, 2016 (45 mins) WINNER LS/FF 2016 Let’s Be Frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer Frank James Solomon. This intercontinental clandestine investigation blurs the lines between myth, legend and reality – leading to the question… […]

Forbidden Trim

Posted by LSFF on B Movie, Features 2016, George Trimm, International Feature Programme, International Features, International Film Features, Live performance, LSFF 2016 Winners Circle, The Regent St Cinema, UK Features 2016, WINNERS 2016 | Features 2016, International Feature Programme, Past International Features, Past Winners, winners 2016

SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL: Forbidden Trim Dir. George Trimm, 2016 (75 mins) WINNER LS/FF 2016 A very special 35 mm screening presented by the filmmaker, Forbidden Trim is one of the year’s most hotly anticipated movies – for good reason. Here’s the scenario: using a group of surfers for cover, a crack commando […]

Chasing Zero

Posted by LSFF on Chris McClean, CJ Mirra, Features 2016, International Feature Programme, International Features, Live performance, LSFF 2016 Winners Circle, The Regent St Cinema, UK, WINNERS 2016 | Features 2016, International Film Features, Past Winners, winners 2016

VIEWERS CHOICE: Chasing Zero CJ MIRRA and Chris McClean, 2016 (60 mins) WINNER LS/FF 2016 Having collaborated on a number of award winning projects, we’re thrilled to play host to composer/ musician CJ Mirra and filmmaker Chris McClean as they bring their other-worldly live audio visual interactive cinematic experience to London. CJ Mirra’s […]

Dirty Old Wedge

Posted by LSFF on Bodysurfing, California, Documentary, Features 2016, International Feature Programme, International Features, Jack Murgatroyd, New York, The Regent St Cinema, Tim Burnham | Features 2016, International Feature Programme, Past International Features, Past Winners, winners 2016

BEST DOCUMENTARY: Dirty Old Wedge Dir. Tim Burnham, 2016 (60 mins) WINNER LS/FF 2016 The Wedge is a mythical man-made mutant. Since its creation, people have flocked to stand and stare in awe as a tight crew of surfers and bodysurfers take on the monstrous waves where injuries are common and where deaths […]

Fire & Water

Posted by LSFF on Documentary, Features 2016, International Features, New York, The Regent St Cinema, Thomas Brookins | Features 2016, Past International Features

EUROPEAN PREMIERE LS/FF 2016 : Fire & Water Dir. Thomas Brookins, 2016 (73 mins) From award wining documentary filmmaker Thomas Brookins comes the compelling tale of Fire & Water. In the late 1950’s Don Eichin and a small crew of pioneering NY surfers set out to make a life in Hawaii, testing their […]

View From A Blue Moon

Posted by LSFF on September 3, 2016 best cinematography, Blake Kueny, Features 2016, International Features, John John Florence, LSFF 2016 Winners Circle, LSFF2016, WINNERS 2016 | Features 2016, International Feature Programme, International Film Features, Past International Features, Past Winners, winners 2016

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: View From A Blue Moon Dir. Blake Vincent Kueny, 2015 (60 mins) WINNER LS/FF 2016 This hotly anticipated film follows the world’s most dynamic surfer John Florence and his closest friends from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to his favorite surfing destinations around the globe. From the […]

The Zone

Posted by LSFF on Features 2016, International Features, Jack Coleman, LSFF 2016 Winners Circle, LSFF2016, WINNERS 2016, YEEEEEW! Factor | Features 2016, International Feature Programme, Past International Features, Past Winners, winners 2016

YEEEEW! FACTOR The Zone Dir. Jack Coleman, 2016 (35 mins) WINNER LS/FF 2016 Award winning independent filmmaker Jack Coleman serves up an alternate surfing dimension to blow minds. Featuring the fins free wizardry of Derek Hynd and Ryan Burch as well as mind blowing artistry from the likes of Rob Machado, Alex Knost, […]

SORRIA

Posted by LSFF on Brazil, Features 2016, International Features, LSFF2016 | Features 2016, International Feature Programme, Past International Features

EUROPEAN PREMIERE LS/FF 2016 : Sorria Dir. Gabriel Novis, 2016 (45 mins) Sorria or “smile” in Portuguese will make you do just that. Serving up an all star cast of Brazil’s hottest talents from Filipe Toledo to Caio Ibelli Sorria takes performance surfing to the next level. Featuring the eye widening waves of Mexico, […]

PENINSULA MITRE

Posted by LSFF on adventure, Features 2016, Gauchos del Mar, International Features, The Genesis Cinema, travelogue | Features 2016, Past International Features

UK PREMIERE LS/FF 2016 Peninsula Mitre Dir. Gauchos del Mar, 2016 (60 mins) From the multi award winning filmmakers, Gauchos del Mar comes this stunning travelogue. Undertaking a 2 month journey on foot to the uncharted South American Tierra del Fuego Province, the two brothers Joaquin and Julian Azulay set out in search of a […]