5th Annual Festival

September 26-27, 2025

Thanks to our SURF COMMUNITY and SPONSORS for 5 years of Support!
The stoke is definitely alive!

Wow us with your creativity! FILMMAKERS are invited to submit their surfing and ocean-centric films to be considered by our judges. Selected films will be shown on the big screen at the historic LOBERO THEATRE on Sept 26th or 27th.

#SBSFF2025 is accepting Film Submissions until June 1, 2025.

Click below to see the rules and to submit your film!

GOOD LUCK!

Film Submission

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🎬Our 2025 SBSFF film submissions are now open!

Submit your film now until June 1st 2025 for your chance to be chosen to screen your film on the BIG SCREEN! 📺

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your hardwork to fellow surf enthusiasts, and our local community!

Head on over to our website to learn more 🤙

#sbsff2025 #loberotheatre #surffilmfestival

Thank you to our Surf Community and Sponsors for 5 years of SBSFF stoke! 🤙

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in September! In the meantime we have a poster contest starting today!

Please email us for official rules and assets!

Contest runs Feb. 16- March 16
#sbsff #sbsff2025 #loberotheatre #5thannualsbsff

Wow that flew by fast, just like that our 2024 festival is done! We had a blast once again for our 4th annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival! 🤙
Thanks again for coming out for two action packed days at the Lobero filled with:
- A Lifetime Achievement Award to Renny Yater 🏆
-The classic Wave Warriors ft a guest appearance by Herbie Fletcher,
-Short Films from around the world 🌎
-Grom Program ft Surf Happens Foundation and Rincon Classic Winners 🥇
-Environmental Progeam ft Heal the Ocean, Surfrider, and the Nature Conservancy
-The World Premieres Of The Tyler Warren Experiments and Some Like It Classic!
🎶Everyone got into the groove both days to tunes from @newworld @patcurrenandtheatpilots @winchesterrebels @mendeleyev @realrastan @theupbeatofficial @jesdanz @cuica.dj ! 🎶

📸Thanks for the amazing photos: @maddiekate805

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarns
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction
@visitsantabarbara

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TONIGHT is opening night of the 2024 Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival! Get your tickets soon, we are almost sold out! 🤙

Come at 5pm and enjoy live music from Pat Curren and The Meat Pilots on the back Courtyard of the Lobero! 🎶

Our evening program begins at 6pm and
- we will have a short film program, we
-We will be honoring Renny Yater with a
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD✨
- We will be screening the remastered version of the 80s classic Wave Warriors and that will follow with a Q and A with Herbie Fletcher

Our exclusive Apres Surf VIP party will follow the evening program and that will feature New World and The Winchester Rebels! 🤘

Come on out and enjoy the fun! 🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@singlefincider
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarms
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction
@goheadwater

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

Saturday for our shorts program at 5pm we’re stoked to be screen “24 Cota” by Santa Barbara local Zachary Eichert!IKE Custom Surfboards—at 24 W. Cota Street in Santa Barbara—was a hub of youthful energy and ideas in the early 1960s. With the help of friends and a younger brother, shaper John Eichert made boards and fins that pushed the performance limitations of longboards. An early removable fin system, and the hydrodynamic V-slot fin, are testaments to his curiosity and inventiveness.

Stephen Heraldo (videographer)
(for promotion tags) IG — @stephenheraldo
LinkedIn — @stephenheraldo

Grayson and Roger Nance (interviewees, logistical support)
IG — @surfnwearbeachhouse

Ariana Kirk (videographer)
IG — @visionari.media

Drew Rasmus (videographer)
IG — @dewraspberry

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarns
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction

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We will be screening “Granny Grommets” on Saturday at 5pm by London based filmmaker Leah Rustomjee! Arrive early to our 5pm screening, it will be busy since we also have The World Premiere of The Tyler Warren Experiments screening during that time!🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️

🎥Synopsis:
A grommet, in surf lexicon, stands for a surfing newbie, usually a younger person. The Granny Grommets, however, are claiming the term for themselves, ignoring the looming threats of sharks and concerns of their worried offspring, to brace the waves of Albany - bodyboards in tow.
The Granny Grommets, a nearly 90 strong group of women, come from all walks of life and with all the life experiences that an older person brings with them, to bodyboard every Friday morning at Middleton beach in Albany in Western Australia. United by their love of the ocean, the group serves as much more than simply a weekly exercise class, for some it’s an escape from caring responsibilities and others a place to feel a sense of identity. This film ultimately reflects on the healing and transformative power community and friendship provide for us later in life.

* Leah Rustomjee - Director | IG @leah.rstj
* Rick Rifici / DOP / IG @rickrifici
* Iván Muela / Composer / IG @ivan.muela
* Editor - Yuqi Tang / IG @yuqiiitang
* Creative Producer / @_cocojackie_
* Production assistant / @samuraiwhack_
* Colourist - Misha Kim / @m.Kim.colour

Viewer’s Choice Award
London Surf Film Festival, November 2023
World/ UK Premiere

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarns
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

We are stoked to have @highseasmead back as our official mead sponsor for our 2024 Surf Film Festival! Snatch up some of our last vip tickets for Saturday to see Anne and Austin in our VIP! They will be pouring on Saturday night! 🍻

@highseasmead will be available at our VIP lounge Friday &Saturday at the Lobero and our Block Party on Saturday from 12-6! 🤙

Don’t miss out on a weekend of fun in the sun! 🌞

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🎥 Check our local female filmmaker Sophie Simon’s film
“Paving the Waves” at 5pm Saturday, June 8th at the Lobero Theatre! It covers the stories of 4 different women surfers born and raised in the 805. We hear how generationally the surf community has been primarily male-dominated, and how it affects the women surfers. The film covers the surf history of Ventura’s trailblazer female surfer Mary Monks AKA “Mondo’s Mary.” The women in the film share the challenges they have faced, the inclusion they have yet to see, as well as the small steps they have seen for equality in the water.

Delilah Safran
@delilah__alani
Dana Bisenius
@mondosmarys
Makena Burke
@makena_burke

Sophie Simon
@loafsmedia
@sophaloaf459

Awards:

Dana Point Film Festival: Official Selection

LA International Film Festival: Official Selection

LA International Film Festival: Best Short Documentary

Brest Surf Film Festival: Official Selection

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@singlefincider
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarms
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction
@goheadwater

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

Don’t miss out on Drew Rasmus’s new short on Saturday, June 8th at 5pm about local pro skateboarder @sammybaptista ! 🛹

Synopsis: Experience the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of Sammy Baptista’s early success as a pro skateboarder, his struggle with depression, and his ultimate triumph in using his story to inspire and uplift the next generation
Credits: Starring: Sammy Baptista @sammybaptista
Directed by: Drew Rasmus @dewraspberry
Produced by: Viminal Media @viminal.media
Cinematography: Ethan Stauber and Drew Rasmus @estaubs @dewraspberry
Editing: Drew Rasmus @dewraspberry
Music: Epidemic Sound
Archival Footage: YouTube, Shorty’s, SkateVideoSite
Location: Santa Barbara, California

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarms
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction
@goheadwater

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

Don’t miss out on the screening of INNOCNTS PRESENTS /// SPACE VIBRATIONS! Our short film program starts promptly at 5pm so please arrive early to make sure not to miss any of the films! 🤙

Shot against the picturesque backdrop of Santa Cruz’s Eastside, this cinematic gem invites viewers on a journey through the ethereal beauty of simplistic yet tuned-in wave riding of Darshan Gooch. Enhanced by the evocative soundscape of Sun Ra and his Arkestra, SPACE VIBRATIONS pulls audiences into an immersive visual layering of waves and emotive thoughts. Video by Kevin Jansen

@innocnts , @robotsfrom , @gooch_d

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarns
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

We are 1-week away from our 4th annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival June 7-8 at the Lobero Theatre! We can’t wait to give our first ever award & bring the community together to honor the incredible Renny Yater! Renny and friends will be in attendance for this special evening you won’t want to miss! To add to your experience

🏄‍♂️“Renny started shaping in the early 50s and worked for Hobie and Velzy before moving to Santa Barbara in 1959. He came to fish lobster and started his own label to shape boards in the off season. He quickly became well known for his surfing and shaping skills. In 1965 he came out with the “Spoon” his most well known longboard model to date. This year marks 65 years of Renny making boards in SB. He’s been partnered with the Beach House since 1990 and still has his show room there”
📸:
Pic 1- Reynolds Yater Archive
Pic 2- John Severson
Pic 3- Bruce Brown

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@blueplanetecowear
@glasshousefarms
@milpasmotors
@titusconstruction

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

We are stoked to have Blue Planet Eyewear as our 2024 official sunglass sponsor! 😎
“Since 2009, our progressive business model has helped not only individuals worldwide, but also the environment. In short, we combine eco-friendly products with social responsibility.

Each pair of Blue Planet Eyewear is made with recycled and/or natural materials to help eliminate waste and draw from more sustainable sources.
For every pair sold, we donate a pair of corrective glasses to a person in need via a charity organization that we partner with. We call this practice our Visualize Change Program.
Each month, the Blue Planet team volunteers in our local community as a part of our Random Acts of Kindness program”

Buy a VIP ticket to the Lobero and enjoy a special gift courtesy of @blueplanetecoeyewear 🤙

Also make sure to get your groove on at our blockparty from 12-6 Saturday ,June 8th and stop by the Blue Planet Eyewear Booth!

Head on over to their insta and website to learn more!

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

🌎12pm June 8th @loberotheatre Environmental Program & Panel w/ Shawn Quien
3 short films from Heal the Ocean , Surfrider Foundation, and the Nature Conservancy.

Heal the Ocean Then and Now”

The non-profit, Heal the Ocean works to eliminate all sources of ocean pollution. The organization achieved a significant milestone with the Rincon Septic to Sewer project, successfully removing 7 miles of septic tank systems over 15 years.

Today, Heal the Ocean’s efforts are concentrated on wastewater technology, capping leaking oil wells in Summerland, groundwater protection, and beach hazard removal. While their primary focus is in Santa Barbara County, their methodologies serve as a blueprint for coastal communities nationwide.

Surfrider Film

“Breaking Point: San Diego’s Border Pollution Reaches Crisis Levels”

This is the biggest national health crisis you’ve never heard of…

The Pacific coastline along the U.S./Mexico border is steeped in rich multi-cultural identities, contains immense biodiversity, and contributes high economic value to both countries. Yet, this region is plagued by severe pollution that threatens public health, limits coastal access, harms ecosystems and wildlife, and jeopardizes local economies. Every day, millions of gallons of untreated sewage, toxic chemicals, and trash flow through the Tijuana River Watershed at the U.S./Mexico border.

Producers: @tysmith_ @needthisforwork

Director of Cinematography & Editor: @lieberfilms
Project For the Surfrider Foundation @surfridersb @surfrider
Second Filmer: @mayfieldmedia

The Nature Conservancy Film

“ Forests Above and Below”

Forests above and below the sea level are disappearing at an accelerated rate globally, and California is no exception. This piece is aimed to draw attention and stewardship to California’s unique and irreplaceable underwater kelp forests that have experienced catastrophic loss in the past decade.

Directors: Sashwa Burrous & Justin Lewis
Director of Photography: Justin Lewis
Producer: ColdWater Collective
Executive Producers: Coriolis Films & Marianna Leuschel

@coldwater_collective
@sashwaburrous
@justinlewisontheroad
@cleod9music
@ca_conserve

The countdown to our 2024 festival June 7-8 at the Lobero Theatre is officially on!! Get your tickets now before they are completely sold out! 🎟️🤙

FRIDAY June,7th Opening Night

Arrive early at 5 pm to enjoy our kick off party from 5-6 with Pat Curren & the Meat Pilots!

Enjoy our short film program, Honor our legendary award recipient, & sit back and relax for our feature film “Wave Warriors” ft Herbie Fletcher!

BUY a VIP ticket and party at our exclusive Apres Surf VIP party from 9- midnight ft food from @montecitogourmet and drinks from @localsonlyvodka @highseasmead @singlefincider @firestonewalker @marbesowine @seacreatureswine @waiakea @korshots

Enjoy live music from @new world @winchesterrebels

SATURDAY June,8th

10 am GROM PROGRAM ft Surf Happens Rincon Classic Youth Division winners & the short film “ Mundaka the Legendary Day” by Jon Aspuru

11am-12pm- BLOCK PARTY YOGA led by @thejuicylifecoach

12 pm Environmental Program Featuring films from @healtheoceansb @surfridersb @nature_org followed by a panel led by Shawn Quien

12pm-6pm SBSFF BLOCK PARTY

5pm LOBERO PROGRAM RESUMES w/ a short film program & the WORLD PREMIERE of “The Tyler Warren Experiments” by Mark Jeremias & John Smart

8pm WORLD PREMIERE of “Some Like it Classic” by Romain Juchereau

BUY a SATURDAY VIP TICKETS & enjoy exclusive access to our Apres Surf VIP after party ft bites from @sbbrewhouse & the drink sponsors mentioned above! Close out our festival and dance the night away with @cuica.dj 🕺✨

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@getyadayada
@glasshousefarms
@milpasmotors
@ titusconstruction
@visitsantabarbara

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Let us reintroduce to you our official SBSFF Water SPONSOR! 💦
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🎬We are stoked to screen Michael Oblowitz’s newest short film Death & Taxes - The Life and Times of Sunny Garcia on Friday, June, 7 at the Lobero Theatre!

🎥Logline:
Sunny Garcia was one of the most successful competitive surfers of his generation. In his prime, he was the highest-earning professional surfer of all time. Born and bred in the 1970’s and 80’s ghetto of Waianae, he was mentally tortured by the demons of a tough childhood and ultimately the racial and cultural discrimination of being the first indigenous Hawaiian of color to win a world title.

@minuszerofilms @shakespeare_of_surfing @moblowitz @dlkjet @alledgeentertainment @prayforsunny

Photo Credit: @shawnparkin

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@visitsantabarbara
@getyadayada
@glasshousefarms

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

As a part of our Friday , June, 7 Short Film Program at the Lobero Theatre we have chosen the international film “ So, Bonnie Land”!

🎥Synopsis: A love letter to the frozen north, is an ode to the lesser known surfing and waves of Scotland - a wild and beautiful place, and the folk who make it so. Cinematographer, Thomas Horig, filmed the project over 3 years while living in the Scottish Highlands. Far from warm waters and classic surf scenes he found a small, thriving community of dedicated cold water warriors amongst some stunning waves and imposing coastline.

Winner - London Surf Film Festival, Shortie of the Year 2023
Written and Directed by Thomas Horig
Spoken by Helaina Rosie
Filmed and Edited by Thomas Horig
Music:
Nsee - Frozen Lake
Lance Conrad - Tír na nÓg
Jakub Pietras - Mist over Lapland

Friday is a single ticket opening event! If you would like to enjoy our VIP Apres Surf afterparty please purchase a “VIP” ticket, this is an exclusive event!🎶

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@getyadayada
@glasshousefarms
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbesowine
@singlefincider

@loberotheatre

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

🎥Come check out Mikey February and Tao Farren’s short Film “Instrument” Friday, June 7th at the Lobero Theatre

“Instrument” Synopsis
Instrument explores the surprising parallels between the worlds of surfing and
music.
Surfer Michael February, and jazz trumpeter Keegan Steenkamp, embark on a
vibrant journey, inspiring and reflecting each other’s crafts. From coastlines to jazz
clubs, they find unexpected harmony as they delve into their shared language of
tempo, resonance, and spontaneity.
In a heartfelt exchange that transcends collaboration, each becomes teacher and
student to the other. Together, they discover unexpected synergies in their crafts -
revealing the universal language of creativity and connection.

@mikeyfebruary
@taofarren
@keegansteenkamp

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@ecostiks
@marbeso
@loberotheatre
@drinkatost
@korshots
@visitsantabarbara

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

🎥Come out at 8:00 Saturday,June 8th for the World Premiere of “Some Like it Classic” by Romain Juchereau

Synopsis:
Some Like It Classic is an independent feature film shot entirely in beautiful
16 mm color film over a 7 year period, documenting long boarding and early
Hotdogging through some of the most influential surfboard evolution designs
and some surfing pioneers’s history.

Shot in Southern California, Hawaii, Mexico, France and Rhode island, this film is also a
journey that shows some fun, stylish, effortless and smooth surfing honoring the
traditional and timeless culture of surfing, starring Sean Tully, Clovis Donizetti, Lance
Carson, Joshua Martin, Randy Rarick, Tyler Warren, JJ Wessels, Jock Sutherland, Oliver
Parker, Brian Bent, Beau Young, Matt Chojnacki, Rosie Jaffurs, Keoki Saguibo, John
Wade, Mike Black, Romain Quesada amongst others.

A tribute to the 1965 surf film “Some Like It Wet »

Film: @somelikeitclassicfilm

Director: @romainjuchereau
Producer: @romainjuchereau
Cinematographers:
@romainjuchereau
@jackrevelll
@visions_by_slim
@jonnyarmani_
@bagels.n.bolex
@pinderhi
@scottsoens
@ufafilms

Narrated by:

@thewingnut

and also:

@martinshapes
@mickeyfmunoz
@randyraricksunsetbeach
@rogerhindssurfboardsofficial
@morning_of_the_earth
@renaudcardinal
@johnwade

Film supplier: @kodak_shootfilm
Labs: @cinelabuk and @originsarchival

Entirely shot on 16mm film with @bolexfilm cameras

Art cover, poster and Dvd:
adie_mondon

Featuring //
@sean_tully @clovisdonizetti @jjwessels_ @brian_bent @martinshapes @be____________yyy @rosiejaffurs @photokeoki @veedster romainquesada @haalliiee @tyler_warren @surfapig @littlejoejersey @simonrouta @joseph__harding @randyraricksunsetbeach @jocksutherland @elcrsn @oliverdparker @thewaxhead @rogerhindssurfboardsofficial @lolamignot @carbonell.marina @shapersclub @natalienicolewessels @thewaxhead
@ambre_victoire @margause @wormtown @cj_nelson @scottystopnik @gcoopa @davenport_surfboards @renaudcardinal

Continued in comments…

✨We will be screening the WORLD PREMIERE of the long awaited film: “The Tyler Warren Experiments” by Mark Jeremias & John Smart on Saturday, June 8th at the Lobero Theatre!✨

🎥Synopsis:

After twelve years of being shelved in a vault, a long-awaited project from acclaimed filmmakers Mark Jeremias and John Smart is about to see the light of day.
Drawing inspiration from over 50 years of design innovation, “The Tyler Warren Experiments” takes viewers into the world of artist, craftsman, and surfer Tyler Warren, offering a glimpse into the influences that have shaped his journey from professional free-surfer to master craftsman, all through collaborations with some of the industry’s most revered craftsmen.
Shot on location across the globe, from the sun-kissed shores of Australia and California to the exotic landscapes of Indonesia, Mexico, and Morocco, “The Tyler Warren Experiments” promises an enjoyable and immersive experience.
Featuring a star-studded lineup of surfing legends and master craftsmen, including The Campbell Brothers, Manuel Caro, Chris Christenson, Skip Frye, Josh Hall, Devon Howard, Alex Knost, Terry Martin, Dave Rastovich, Joel Tudor, Christian Wach, and more, “The Tyler Warren Experiments” captures a pivotal moment in surf culture, showcasing the passion, dedication, and tradition that has shaped surf culture into what it is today.

@smartmediaworks @tyler_warren @mark_jeremias

🎟Purchase tickets on our website!🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@getyadayada
@glasshousefarms

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #worldpremiere #community

It an unforgettable day to all of us in the surf community…don’t miss out on the screening of… 🌊

“Mandaka The Legendary Day” by Jon Aspuru!
Get your tickets now for our Grom Program featuring Surf Happens Foundation! Our morning program starts at 10am June 8th @loberotheatre 🎟️

🎥 SYNOPSIS:On September 22nd, 2006, the global surfing scene was concentrated in Hossegor for the first European stop of the World Championship. Bad wave conditions forced the organizers to cancel the competition. All looks turned then towards the village of Mundaka, where an unforgettable freesurf session was about to take place.

Kelly Slater, Andy and Bruce Irons, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkison... never before in surf history had such a concentration of world champions been seen together in the water, at the same time, surfing perfect waves. But these legends had to share the Basque sands with locals such as Eneko and Kepa Acero, or Aritz Aranburu, who also decided to surf the swell of their lives in their own backyard.

Produced by Oxbow and directed by Jon Aspuru based on an original idea of Greg Rabejac, the film “MUNDAKA, THE LEGENDARY DAY” tells the story of this magical session that would leave a permanent mark in European surf history.

Surfers : @kepaacero @natxogonzalez1 @aritz_aranburu director : @jonbakio original idea : @greg.rabejac
Producer : @oxbow @corentin_lecroqueur

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@yadayadayadaco
@visitsantabarbara
@downtownsantabarbara
@downtownsantabarbaraevents

HEAD ON OVER TO OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO!

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

It’s not too late to be a part of this years festival!
We are still looking for volunteers and ocean centric vendors! 🌎🌊
This year we’ve stepped up our game and added a morning yoga session &sound healing with @juicylifecoach , a wellness “ZEN Zone” featuring a sauna and cold plunge courtesy of @acornandoaksb and more! 🧘
Come and watch your favorite surfers get dunked for charity along with all day live music, games, tasty food and drinks!

Join us for a day filled with fun at our block party Saturday June 8th from 11-6! 🤙

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@yadayadayadaco
@acornandoaksb
@stretchlabmontecito
@procovry
@korshots

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

Come out and celebrate the OPENING NIGHT of our festival Friday June 7 at the @loberotheatre! 🎉

Arrive early before the screenings to get the party started with Pat Curren and the Meat Pilots!

🎥 Our FEATURE FILM of the evening is the remastered classic “Wave Warriors” by Herbie Fletcher! Don’t miss out on the fun! Our Friday evening is a single ticket event so make sure to get your tickets early! 🤙

*Synopsis: “Wave Warriors” puts you front row center for the greatest show on earth. The world’s best surfers do battle in the awesome surf on Oahu’s famous North Shore. Gigantic Sunset and huge Pipeline melt under the Wave Warrior’s blistering attack. Explosive action from today’s hottest stars! Witness Martin Potter’s aerial assault at Backdoor. See Triple Crown winner Derek Ho demolish the Pipeline. Radical Jet Ski action at Maalaea, Barrel rolls at Pipeline, and Aerial 360’s. Double mast high, Maui. These are the Wave Warriors... This is the movie! An Astro Boys Film 
* Starring: Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, Tommy Curren, Herbie Fletcher, Marvin Foster, Hans Hedemann, Derek Ho, Michael Ho, Dane Kealoha, Tony Moniz, Martin Potter, Shaun Tomson 
Nalu Films @nalufilms
Herbie Fletcher @herbiefletcher
Wave Warriors @wavewarriors

✨✨A huge shout out to our non-profit supporters: @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation @surfridersb

✨Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to make this festival possible! We appreciate your support! ✨

@firestonewalker
@thepacificstone
@malibusurfsauce
@seacreatureswine
@waiakea
@nosotros
@localsonlyvodka
@goldcoast.surf
@cleanoceandesigns
@canopyclub_sb
@highseasmead
@yadayadayadaco

#sbsff2024 #sbsff #santabarbara #sbsurf #sbsurffilms #filmfestival #surffilmfestival #lobero #sb #community

Once again we are proud to support the Surfrider Santa Barbara Chapter! 🤙
“The Surfrider foundation believes that getting outside and engaging with the natural world, especially the ocean, waves and beaches, is inspiring, supports healthier lifestyles, improves productivity and ultimately creates a better culture”

Check out their instagram and website to learn more or stop by their booth at our surf film festival June 8th at the Lobero Theatre!

#sbsff2024 #surfidersb #surf #filmfestival #environment #lobero #cleanocean #ocean

We are excited to announce that our 2024 Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival Block party tickets are now On Sale! 🎟️

We are back on June 8th at 115 East Canon Perdido!

From 11:00am-12:15pm @thejuicylifeyoga will be teaching a yummy yoga class followed by a sound bath! Tickets are limited! Make sure to reserve your spot now! 🧘 🧘‍♀️ ✨

Come get your groove on to some live music throughout the day featuring @mendeleyev @realrastan @theupbeatofficial @jesdanz and more!
We also will have delicious food,drinks, ocean centric vendors, sponsor activations, music, a fashion show featuring @shopreveratelier @tropicalibeautyboutique , a dunk a surfer DUNK TANK for charity, and games.

Come check out our newly added Wellness Zen Zone featuring cold plunges and a portable sauna sponsored by @acornandoaksb!

Head on over to our website to buy your ticket NOW! 🤙

Don’t miss out on the fun and make sure to wear your swimsuit! 💃 🕺

@firestonewalker
@nosotros
@seacreatureswine
@highseasmead @waiakea @korshots @localsonlyvodka @stretchlabmontecito @thejuicylifecoach @thejuicylifecompany @dovleymusic @goldcoast.surf @cleanoceandesigns @canopy.club @mavengeneticsofficial

@surfridersb @healtheoceansb @surfhappensfoundation

#sbsff #sbsff2024 #sbsffblockparty #livemusic #dunktank #coldplunge #sauna #wellness

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SBSFF Know Before You Go

Where is the SBSFF being held?

The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is taking place at the Lobero Theatre 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

What are the dates/times of the SBSFF?

SBSFF 2025 is taking place on Friday, September 26,2025 & Saturday, September 27,2025

Where can I buy SBSFF tickets/passes?

Click the link on our website or head to the Lobero Box Office for movie tickets.

Where can I pick up my SBSFF tickets/passes?

Passes can be picked up at the Lobero Box office

Will there be food/drink at the SBSFF?

The Lobero Theatre has concessions open during all screenings & if you have a VIP ticket you have the option to purchase SBSFF special drinks & treats in the Apres Surf VIP after party.

We will have alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverage options, Must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Be prepared to show ID.

What should I bring to the SBSFF?

No oversized bags are allowed. No outside food or drink are allowed in the venue. The following articles are not allowed inside the venue: audio/video recording devices, lawn chairs, alcoholic beverages, firearms, pets, smoking, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, and skates.

What if I misplace or forget to bring my SBSFF tickets/passes?

Please email santabarbarasurffilmfestival@gmail.com before 3:00PM on the day of the festival or allow extra time to request new tickets at the venue box office. VIP wristbands will not be replaced if lost.

What if I lose something at the SBSFF?

Please check with our event staff at the Lobero box office.

Is the venue ADA accessible?

The Lobero Theatre is ADA accessible and we have seating accommodations for all screenings that are ADA accessible. If you need to make prior arrangements with us please contact us at SantaBarbaraSurfFilmFestival@gmail.com