The British Surf Film Festival, held at the new Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay, Cornwall, aims to celebrate the very essence of surf culture with a selection of old and new surf feature films and documentaries as well as launching the hottest new homegrown talent.
The premier showcase for surf film and lifestyle in the UK, The British Surf Film Festival combines an iconic mix of old classics and contemporary masterpieces alongside independent films and photography to take you on a journey through surfing’s heritage.
In between screenings, we will be hosting Q&A sessions with filmmakers and notable surfers, discussions and meet and greets with surfing’s elite. A surfing gallery will be open to the public for the duration of the event and exhibit entrants in our Homegrown photo competition.
Taking place in the UK’s capital of surfing, Newquay, the Festival is open to all!
Entries are now being taken for our Homegrown Board Shorts Film Competition, in conjunction with the Cornwall Film Festival, and Homegrown Photography Competition.
Tickets now on sale at www.wtwcinemas.co.uk . Please follow our Facebook page for up-to-the-minute information.
Download our 2011 Festival Program here.
Last chance to buy your tickets for the 2011 British Surf Film Festival.
The opening of the first ever British Surf Film Festival (BSFF) is just a few days away. Taking place on the 22 / 23 September at the Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay, the festival has an epic line up of award-winning UK Premiers, pioneering Directors and Homegrown talent.
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Award winning Directors, UK Premiers and Q&A’s with Britain’s top surf pioneers… we’ve got it all at the British Surf Film Festival!
Tickets are now on sale for all films; and boy do we have an amazing combination of UK premiers and old classics to show you. Popcorn anyone?
Check out all films here.
Charlotte O’Connor to play at Lusty Glaze in association with the BSFF.
Saturday 24 September: Lusty Glaze Beach. An evening of live music with Charlotte O’Connor and Kola in association with the Cornwall Film Festival Board Shorts and British Surf Film Festival. Tickets £8.50 Children under 10 free available from Lusty Glaze Beach 01637 872444. Bar and food on site – Free parking. Download the flyer here.
The Search Begins – Casting Call for ‘Then We Surf’
During the British Surf Film Festival next month the Then We Surf production crew will begin their search for exciting new talent in the Cornwall area, for the new independent feature film ‘Then We Surf’.
Casting will take place at the Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay, Cornwall on the 22nd and 23rd September 2011 from 10am. See the news page for more information.
Festival Trailer
Thanks to the team at Reef Film Productions we are pleased to showcase our new trailer promoting the British Surf Film Festival.
Famed locally for creating the ‘Promote Positive Newquay’ video the trailer combines a wonderfully dramatic and motivational overture with some classy Cornish style.
Main Sponsor Announced
Surf travel insurance specialists, Offsure Surf, have been announced as the BSSF’s main sponsor.
The announcement of a main sponsor heralds an exciting time for the festival and provides a strong foundation for year-on-year growth.
The UK’s first and only specialist surf insurer, Offsure Surf provide a range of products specifically designed for UK surfers and surf companies.
Read the full story on our News page.
Bethany Hamilton announces Red Carpet Appearance
We can officially announce that Bethany Hamilton will be attending the British Surf Film Festival to host the UK red carpet premiere of Soul Surfer, the new major movie about her life, on Thursday 22 September. See our news page for more info.
Information on how you can join us for the event will be available shortly.
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