LS/FF 10 Submissions
Posted by LSFF on June 15, 2020
LS/FF 10 SUBMISSIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED Submissions for the 10th Annual London Surf / Film Festival are now open. Surfing and surf culture are wide open to creative interpretation and we welcome submissions from across the globe and across the genres that explore all aspects and angles from documentary to […]
Fatherhood
Posted by LSFF on September 11, 2019
The Shorties: Fatherhood // A film by Oliver Hegarty A short surf film featuring the hard charging surfing of Peter Conroy. Having recently become a father, Peter has long been considered the father of safety for tow-in surfing on the west coast of Ireland. Shot by Clem McInerney and a […]
Inner Space Way Out
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The Shorties: Inner Space Way Out // A film by Ryan Ward Art and waves, oddasea started from a love for artwork and surf, also from a mental health diagnosis of bipolar type 1. Bipolar can shake your world, but the ocean is always there to clear your mind. Featuring […]
Turning Tides
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WINNER: SHORTIE OF THE YEAR The Shorties: Turning Tides // A film by Jo Guthrie & Lucy Hawes. A short surf film that challenges expectations of what a ‘surf’ or ‘charity’ film should be. With punchy visuals and a soundscape composed entirely of recordings made from found plastic, ‘Turning Tides’ […]
Ephemeral
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The Shorties: Ephemeral // A film by Jason Yeoman Ephemeral is ‘the concept of things being transitory, existing only briefly’. A thought-provoking array of synth-heavy digital audio combined with 16mm film and an apocalyptic style backdrop. The film offers a unique perspective into a small island chain off the coast […]
Travel Log
Posted by LSFF on September 9, 2019
The Shorties: Travel Log // A film by Ben Skinner Multiple British and European Longboard Champion Ben Skinner chases waves at home and abroad, from Cornish reefs to California points. LOVE SURF MOVIES? Don’t forget to check out all the longlisted entries to the 2019 Shorties short film contest >>> HERE <<< Support […]
Mikey in Mex
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WINNER: EMERGING TALENT The Shorties: Mikey in Mex // A film by Matty Snelling Shot on Kodak 200T, filmmaker Matty Snelling AKA @afishoutofwater follows Cornish style master Michael Lay deep into the heartlands of Mexico on the road to the Mexilogfest… a journey of beers, cheers and of course a […]
The Optimist
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The Shorties: The Optimist // A film by Daniel Satchell Brighton local longboarder, Daniel Satchell has been surfing the beaches of Brighton all year round for nearly 20 years. Summers can be particularly painfull as a south coast surfer, with an average of a dozen or so surfable days within […]
A Ply In The Champagne
Posted by LSFF on September 5, 2019
The Shorties: A Ply In The Champagne // A film by Martin Jackson Part 3 of “The duct tape trilogy” sees the intrepid beach cleaning robot land in hot water. This hard hitting documentary chronicles the fall out from the now infamous Plyre festival, a luxury surf event that failed […]
Somewhere South
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The Shorties: Somewhere South // A film by Christian Jones Somewhere South is surf documentary depicting isolated living through bleak winters of the South West of England. Against this backdrop surfing provides a captivating distraction. The film was shot on Digital and hand processed Analog film over the course of […]
In Transit
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The Shorties: In Transit // A film by Mark Leary A short short about an obsession with the sea. Poem – Daniel Crockett Narration – Beth Marshall Music – The rEvolution [aka Aaron Moore & L.J. Grahnonen] LOVE SURF MOVIES? Don’t forget to check out all the longlisted entries to the […]
The Creature
Posted by LSFF on September 4, 2019
The Creature, launched by environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), tells the heart-breaking story of an unknown marine animal, which washes up on a stunning, sandy beach. The film aims to highlight the destruction being caused to undiscovered marine life, as campaigners call on the government leaders to support their […]
Two January Days
Posted by LSFF on September 4, 2018
The Shorties: Two January Days // A film by Glenn Wright A selection of surfing and bodyboarding footage shot over 2 great days of swell in January 2018. LOVE SURF MOVIES? Don’t forget to check out all the longlisted entries to the 2018 Shorties short film contest >>> HERE <<< Support your favourites by […]
TODD
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SHORTIE OF THE YEAR 2018: TODD // A film by Jimmy Pinfield Navigating his way through the crowded waves and holiday traffic, Todd meditates on living in a world where it’s just him and no one else. Produced & Directed by Jimmy Pinfield Starring Jamie Ward The Shorties Short films […]