As summer reaches its end and we move into more solid conditions.. to get you "psyched" here is some of last seasons action from our dedicated local crew. Enjoy!
With :
Joan Duru
Marc Lacomare
Miky Picon
Paul bayle
PV Laborde
Sam Piter
Benjamin Sanchis
“From Portugal to France through Spain. 'Pitstops' a new surf flick starring Gatien Delahaye on a few late spring swells along the old continent.
A film by Simon Levalois-Bazer
Additional footage by Yentl Touboul, Reina Andrade & Eduardo Vento.”
Follow Aboubakar Bouaouda, up-and-coming talent from the little surf town of Dar Bouazza, 15km south of Casablanca. His surfing seduced us since we first saw him when he was a little grom, and his story one to give goosebumps. A true reminder of why we love this weird sport called surfing. We also met with a local pioneer, Abdel El Harim, who shared with us his story.
Directed/Edited by Rayane Hatimi
Produced by Hamza Bennani & Rayane Hatimi
Starring Aboubakar Bouaouda & Abdel El Harim
Broken boards and leashes in sketchy waves last week somewhere in California, August 2021. We woke up early this day to capture the arriving swell. The entire coastline was lightning up with pumping waves and crowds, enjoy.
Hosted 7 - 9th October 2021 this 10th anniversary edition of London Surf / Film Festival x Vans is bringing to the UK the very best surf films from across the globe – a hand picked line up of hotly anticipated premieres and underground projects to stoke the fires and draw us together. Accompanied by talks, art, icons, music, good times and more, London Surf / Film Festival is a must-attend for anyone of a salty persuasion, a true celebration of the cream of international surf culture and our homegrown surf community.
“Over the last decade, we’re delighted to have worked with the most exciting surf filmmaking talents to bring to the UK those films that represent the pinnacle of our culture,” says LS/FF Director Chris Nelson. “The pleasure has been in showcasing those films as they’re meant to be enjoyed – on the big screen, in a stoke filled cinema of like minded crew! For our 10th Edition, we’ve been blown away with epic entries from all corners, realms and niches from inspiring documentaries and travelogues to stir the wanderlust to jaw dropping surf performance.”
For international filmmakers there’s just a week left to enter your movies. Submissions to The Shorties short film strand are open until 10th September. Filmmakers from or based in UK and Ireland are invited to enter shorts of up to 5 minutes in length that explore all aspects and angles of surfing and surf culture through documentary, comedy, action, arthouse, animation or anything in between. Details: HERE
“Short films are a pillar of modern surf culture, a creative outlet for sharing stories and inspiring stoke,” says London Surf / Film Festival Director Demi Taylor. “We established The Shorties in 2011 to provide a platform for the homegrown talents here on our shores and it’s become one of the most prestigious short film competitions for surf filmmakers in the world. We champion those projects that bring fresh perspectives to our culture, through exceptional cinematography, story telling or surfing – filmmaking is not about big cameras, it’s about big ideas.”
About London Surf / Film Festival
London Surf / Film Festival was founded a decade ago by surfers and writers Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor. It began, where all the best ideas start life, around the kitchen table, in the deep mid winter, after a few good waves. The aim was to bring together the UK surfing tribes to share the stoke, the storytelling and the cream of surf culture; after 9 editions, some 225 film premiers, with art shows, live music, talks and a whole heap of good times, it has grown to become a must attend gathering for the global waveriding collective. LS/FF 10 x VANS 7-9 October 2021 londonsurffilmfestival.com
For years surfers and surf lifesavers have been unsung heroes rescuing and treating thousands of casualties on the local beaches. Ben Howey reels another one in.
Back in 2020, Carve and Sharp’s Brewery came together to create a short film to say ‘thank you’ to the surf life saving communities of Cornwall and Devon, who ensured the safety of beach goers during the spring heatwave and first wave of the global Covid-19 pandemic. The film honoured the lifesavers, who also received a gift of Sharp’s Offshore Pilsner, for their selflessness and bravery. In addition, a Just Giving page was set up to raise funds for life saving equipment across the beaches of the South West, generating around £1,000 in donations, which was put towards vital equipment for the smaller surf life saving clubs patrolling beaches.
This year Sharp’s renewed their partnership with Carve to further raise awareness of the vital work undertaken tirelessly by volunteers at Surf Life Saving Clubs across Cornwall. Sharp’s Brewery will be promoting the campaign on Offshore Pilsner taps at stockists across Cornwall. Sharp’s and Carve are also creating a new legacy film to promote awareness and say ‘thanks’ to the life savers, which will be shown on social media throughout the busy summer season.
Steve England of Carve Surf magazine said: “It is simply phenomenal the lengths the surfers and volunteers at the clubs go to, to keep the public safe and out of danger. Last year saw perhaps the biggest mobilisation of coastal lifesaving communities ever seen in the UK. All of this incredible life-saving work was done with basic equipment and quickly established safety procedures. They deserve a huge ‘thank you’, and that’s what this film, and campaign, is delivering.” Steve continued: “Surfers and surf life savers are on the front line on Cornish beaches. Every year they help save lives and prevent tragedies. After our campaign last year, Sharp’s really wanted to continue putting back into the community and raise the stakes with a donation that will make a huge difference. After liaising with local surf clubs and Surf Life Saving Great Britain, it was decided that funding the first aid kits would ensure life savers around the busiest beaches in Cornwall would have access to the most up-to-date kit to help treat casualties. It is a donation that will provide a legacy and really help the amazing volunteers who invest their time and knowledge into keeping others safe on the our beautiful – but sometimes treacherous – coast."
Rachel Williams, Communications Manager at Sharp’s Brewery, said: “Our incredible beaches and the communities that serve them are so important to us, and as a North Coast business it gives us great pride to be able to raise awareness of the courageous acts of the volunteer Surf Life Saving Clubs. The work these clubs do is truly inspirational and humbling, and we know that we will never be able to thank them enough. That said, we do hope that our donation and awareness raising will help in their efforts to carry out this life-saving work.”
Nigel Bowden, Chairman of Surf Life Saving Cornwall says: “Surf Life Saving is an integrated part of our coastal communities and works constantly to keep our beaches safe. All of our Cornish Surf Life Saving Clubs and volunteers are self funding. The pressure on finances during the busy summer months to keep our first aid kits ready is acute, and this generous assistance from Sharp’s with the support of Carve will be a life saver.”
