The Shorties x Surfdome: Seesaw // A film by João Tudella The expression “see-saw” describes a rapid and repeated change of a condition, situation or position from place to the other over and over again: looking for waves, improving hand planes or even editing a surf video. We thought this […]

The Shorties x Surfdome: Here, You Are Welcome  // A film by Jem Talbot A film celebrating Queer Surf Club, a community of LGBTQ+ surfers (and allies) from across the globe – connected by our identities and a love of the oceans. Here, You Are Welcome explores defying mainstream surf culture, […]

The Shorties x Surfdome: Forest to Ocean // A film by Jack Flynn & Dan Langton A collaborative project between shaper James Otter and surfer Alan Stokes, pushing the limits of the performance of wooden surfboards. Alan Stokes is one of the UK’s best-known surfers, with a career spanning over […]

The Shorties x Surfdome: Translate // A film by Rebecca Smith Translate is the first release and title theme from CJ Mirra’s soundtrack to the audio-visual free-surfing experiment and movie, Translate, the latest collaboration with visionary director Chris McClean.  For this video Rebecca Smith from Urban Projections re-interpreted footage from the […]

The Shorties x Surfdome: The Single Fin Shootout // A film by Lucy Jane The annual vintage single fin shoot out  is an underground institution for aficionados of style. Masterminded by Nick Holden and Gee Piper, this much revered event worships at the temple of the high line, the layback and […]

WINNER: EMERGING TALENT presented by Surfdome The Shorties x Surfdome: Grateful // A film by Rory Sutherland A surf film by Rory Sutherland featuring Elle Sutherland and Neil Turpin.  “Joy is the simplest form of Gratitude”… Music by Joey Pecoraro. The Shorties x Surfdome Short films are a central pillar […]

The Shorties x Surfdome: Medicine For the Mundane // A film by Louis O’Flynn-Martin The healing power of the ocean has long been known to those who experience it. ‘Medicine For The Mundane’ is a tribute to the shared connection between the sea and its people. Filmed throughout rolling lockdowns […]

The Shorties x Surfdome: Step into the Black // A film by Daniel Satchell In colour psychology, black’s colour meaning is symbolic of mystery, power, elegance, and sophistication. In contrast, the colour meaning can also evoke emotions such as sadness and anger. Walking over the freezing pebbles at first light, […]

The Shorties x Surfdome: Birds // A film by Stella Sotomayor A short documentary exploring the art of van-life – the highs, the lows, the tides, the times. LOVE SURF MOVIES? Check out all the longlisted entries to the 2021 Shorties short film contest presented by Surfdome >>> HERE <<< Support your […]

The Shorties X Surfdome: The Moments in Between // A film by Mike Guest I’ve been transfixed, mesmerised and spellbound with the skin of the ocean, where liquid meets air, ever since I first took a camera into the water. The moments in between are what you make of it. Each […]

ENTRIES TO THE SHORTIES 10 ARE NOW CLOSED The 10th Edition LS/FF is on 2-4 DECEMBER 2021. Short films are a central pillar of modern surf culture, a creative outlet for sharing stories and inspiring stoke. Here at the London Surf / Film Festival we wanted to celebrate the short […]

Multi award-winning Director Chris McClean has been part of the LS/FF family since 2011 when his ground breaking film, ‘Uncommon Ideals’ claimed the accolade of Shortie of the Year. It both set the bar for homegrown surf filmmakers and showed the surfing world just what a rich vein of talent […]

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 […]