VIEJO PERRO
Posted by LSFF on October 23, 2015
VIEJO PERRO // Directed by: Rodrigo Farias, Chile This awesome film charts the growth of surfing from a few close friends to a huge subculture. In a divided Chile of the early 70′s, a group of dive buddies discover something that will forever connect them to the sea. With no […]
HEADACHE
Posted by LSFF on September 30, 2015
HEADACHE // Dir. Felix Gänsicke, Ger Through stunning cinematography, this stylish travelogue reveals the harsh realities and golden rewards of chasing those northern hemisphere swells through the cold waters of the high latitudes taking in Germany, Denmark, Scotland and Iceland. This tight crew explore some of Europe’s most disparate and […]
ATTRACTIVE DISTRACTIONS
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ATTRACTIVE DISTRACTIONS // WINNER YEEEEEEW! FACTOR AWARD // Dir. Dan Norkunas and Albee Layer, Haw Surfer Mag called it one of the best films of the year. Albee Layer and Dan Norkunas serve up one of the most hotly anticipated films for years. They take 10 of the most progressive […]
BEAR ISLAND
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BEAR ISLAND // Dir: Inge Wegge and Edda Grjotheim, Nor. Following on from the premiere of North of the Sun at the 2012 LS/FF, multi award winning filmmaker Inge Wegge is heading back into the wilds with his two brothers, this time searching for surf on an uninhabited island high […]
FREEZING
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WINNER VIEWERS CHOICE LS/FF 2015 WINNER BEST BRITISH FILM LS/FF 2015 FREEZING // Dir. Rob Lockyear and Jeremy Joyce, UK. The much anticipated debut feature film by the talented crew behind ‘The Shaper’ and ‘#Vanlife’. Always with their fingers on the throbbing pulse of the surfing zeitgeist, Freezing is a […]
FAROES: THE OUTPOST Vol 02
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EUROPEAN PREMIERE // Dir: Ben Weiland and Chris Burkard, USA. Bleak, Beautiful and jaw-droppingly spectacular, Chris Burkard and Ben Weiland bring us the premiere of their exciting new Outposts feature, from a land that defies adjectives – the Faroe Islands. The guys take along an awesome crew of frothers including […]
LS/FF 2015 Line Up
Posted by LSFF on September 29, 2015
As Autumn’s pace quickens and we usher in the promise of the new season ahead we’re stoked to bring the 5th Edition of London Surf / Film Festival to the UK – a line up of films to inspire, enlighten and entertain. This year the festival is hosted across the capital across 2 weekends. Weekend […]
LS/FF 2015 Submissions Open
Posted by LSFF on July 9, 2015
We’re stoked to announce that submissions are now open open for the 2015 London Surf / Film Festival presented by REEF, the UK’s largest celebration of international surf culture. “This year marks the 5th Edition of the London Surf / Film Festival,” says LS/FF Director Chris Nelson. “We’re inviting independent filmmakers from across the […]
“Into the Sea” out now!
Posted by LSFF on January 27, 2015
We were stoked to host Director Marion Poizeau at the London Surf / Film Festival last year where she presented the world premiere of her perspective-shifting documentary “Into the Sea”. This critically acclaimed voyage of exploration and hope reveals the true power of the ocean so we’re stoked to hear that this must-see film is now available on […]
The Art of: Distribution
Posted by LSFF on December 2, 2014
It’s fair to say the world of filmmaking has changed. The digital revolution has ushered in an era where the technology to make high quality surf films has become more accessible, yet the route of progression and distribution has become less clear. So what is the next step once […]
Rewind – LS/FF 2014 Redux
Posted by LSFF on November 19, 2014
The 4th annual London Surf / Film Festival presented by Reef hit the capital 9 – 12 October 2014, bringing to these shores the UK’s largest celebration of contemporary surf culture – four nights of pure stoke and the very best independent surf films from around the globe. After 4 […]
What The Sea Gives Me
Posted by LSFF on September 26, 2014
WINNER: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD 2014: WHAT THE SEA GIVES ME, Dir. Pierce M Kavanagh A stunning portrayal of the relationship between man and sea. With insight from those whose destinies are defined by their connection to the ocean, whether researching Great White sharks, diving to depths never before reached, capturing waves […]
Cradle of Storms
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London Premiere: CRADLE OF STORMS, Dir. Bryce Lowe-White, USA Showed with THE HUNT FOR HIPMASAMA as part of the SURF TRIPPING TRIPPLE BILL Alex Gray, Josh Mulcoy, and Pete Devries went on a journey through the remote Aleutian Arc of Alaska, the birthplace of storm systems that send swell back to […]
The Hunt for Hipmasama
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WINNER: BEST BRITISH FILM 2014: THE HUNT FOR HIPMASAMA,Dir. Oli Adams WATCH THE FEATURE FOR FREE ON LINE HERE UK Pro Oli Adams stumbled across a grainy picture of a mysto wave on a remote British island – un-surfed and un-named. This image haunted him, and sparked an eight-year odyssey, […]
Peninsula
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UK PREMIERE: PENINSULA, Dir. Luca Merli, It, 56mins This beautifully crafted ode to Italy explores the country’s rich and varied coastline and culture through the passion and dedication of both pioneering surfers and modern stylists. Shot on sumptuous 35mm, 16mm and super8 film, this gorgeous movie shows just why the surfing […]
70 Something
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UK Premiere: 70 SOMETHING, Dir. Rafael Mellin, Bra. 70mins Think you know Brazilian surfing? Think again! This awesome documentary mixes archive footage, interviews and the best modern surfers ripping on classic boards to tell the story of how surfing and youth culture found it’s feet under the noses of a repressive […]