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Florida Surf Film Festival

Florida Surf Film Festival

501(c)(3)

Classification:
Preserve Surfing

Purpose:
Invigorating surf culture and artistic appreciation by exhibiting contemporary documentary films, podcasts, literary group discussions, and artistic workshops.

Media Contact:
Kevin Miller

Florida Surf Film Festival

Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation was proud to join Florida Surf Film Festival (FSFF) and their sponsors on August 17 as they hosted their third event of 2024.

This showing had special significance. After 11 years at Atlantic Center for the Arts, FSFF held its inaugural showing at the News Journal Center at 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Brad Moody, chair of Daytona State College’s School of Digital Media Production and FSFF director, helped facilitate the move. The new venue and incredible student base proved to be invaluable for growing the festival’s capacity from 300 to 850 seats per night.

The evenings films and interactions captured the culture, excitement and beauty of the sport.

The first segment of the night kicked off with a series of short films, including:

  • Return to Zero, by Amado Stachenfeld, a 16mm film following the evolving versions of a single surfboard. – 26 min.
  • The Forgotten Islands: A 1,700 Mile Search from Director Ben Herrgott follows a group of seasoned surfers at the pinnacle of their careers. They discovered surf potential around 30 unexplored islands on their “Western Aleutian Wave Exploration”. – 20 min.
  • Noah: The Art of Surfing by Andy Woodward and Noah Beschen is a masterpiece of stunning visuals that followed the raw and explosive talent of Noah. – 24 min. Noah was in attendance for a Q&A.

The feature of the night was Water Brother from directors Charles and Daniel Kinnane, a documentary that follows the life of Sid Abbruzzi, an East Coast legend and culture icon. The film explored Sid’s lifelong passion for surfing, skating, and his commitment to protecting the sport’s history and culture. This documentary takes the audience on a journey meeting the giants of surfing and skating – from 1960s Newport to Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, South Africa’s Jeffrey’s Bay, and beyond. – 92 min. Sid and crew was in attendance for a Q&A following the film.

For more details, future events, podcasts, and film submissions: floridasurffilmfestival.com

Check out the event recap video created by Daytona State College students: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/44qQreJucWPEQpsL/

Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation is Florida Surf Film Festival 2024 podcast sponsor.

The owner of the registered trademark for ENDLESS SUMMER® is Bruce Brown Films, LLC. Bruce Brown is a pioneer in the surf culture and created the classic surf documentary “The Endless Summer®”. Bruce Brown Films, LLC supports the Foundation’s goals, and has graciously allowed the Foundation to use the “Endless Summer®” name for this important fundraising and awareness effort. The Endless Summer® Florida specialty license plate,  Surfing Capital® merchandise, and Endless Summer® specialty license plate sticker were created by Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as a revenue source to assist with our financial quest to preserve Florida Beaches. All proceeds benefit the Foundation. Endless Summer® is a registered trademark of Bruce Brown Films, LLC and is used under license. The graphic design of the surfer on the beach at sunset is a copyrighted design owned by Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, © 2008. SURFING CAPITAL® is a registered trademark of Ron Jon Surf Shop of Fla., Inc. THE STOKED EXPERIENCE® is a registered trademark of Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation, Inc. A copy of Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Registration no# CH41137.