The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival (SBSFF) has posted the film lineup for its fourth annual event, June 7-8, at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre.
The festival will showcase two short film series, a Grom Program, and an Environmental Program; two feature film World Premieres; and a remastered classic.
The festival is also awarding a Legendary Surfer award to a notable surf legend.
In conjunction with the film screenings, SBSFF will host an outdoor Block Party, 11 a.m.-5 pm. June 8.
For the full program and links to buy tickets visit www.santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com.
“As a lifelong surfer, I’m proud that the community has embraced the festival and that it has added to Santa Barbara’s culture that is already so rich in surf history,” said Sean Maurer, founder of the Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival.
“I’m very excited about the film lineup we’ve put together this year, including international films, environmental films, local Santa Barbara films, world premieres and a cult classic. We have something for everyone,” Maurer said.
The festival opens at 5 p.m. Friday with a party open to all Friday ticketed guests in the back of the Lobero, with live music from Pat Curren and the Meatpilots.
Film screenings start at 6 p.m. Friday with a shorts program, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the remastered classic “Wave Warriors,” a Herbie Fletcher film. An Apres Surf VIP Party with live music will follow the films.
Saturday programming begins at 10 a.m. with the Grom Program in association with the Surf Happens Foundation; then the Environmental Program at noon in association with Heal the Ocean.
Saturday evening offerings begin at 5 p.m. with a short film program, a World Premiere feature film “The Tyler Warren Experiments,” and another World Premiere feature film “Some Like it Classic” at 8 p.m., followed by a closing night Apres Surf VIP Party ft Dj Cucia.
The SBSFF Block Party will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8, down the street from the Lobero. The Block Party offers showcase of exhibitors and vendors.
Attendees can relax in the wellness Zen Zone; watch a fashion show featuring local designers; take aim at the Dunk the Surfer tank for charity; explore the works of local artisans; groove to live music and Dj sets from Mendeleyev Bliss, Rastan, The Upbeat, & DJ Jez Danz ; enjoy artisanal drinks.
To further support the local community, the festival will offer a raffle and silent auction, with all proceeds going to the three nonprofit organizations it supports, Heal the Ocean, Surf Happens Foundation, and Surfrider Santa Barbara.
For more, visit www.santabarabasurffilmfestival.com.