For decades Santa Barbara has attracted and cultivated a melange of surf innovators. From board shapers like Renny Yater, Al Merick, Matt Moore, and George Greenough, who have taken shaping to a whole new level. To surfers like Bobby Martinez, Chris Brown, and Tom Curren, whose unique styles have stood the test of time. There is a certain element to “Santa Barbara Surf Culture,” which combines tradition with radical innovation, that has played an influential role in the international surf scene for over 50 years.

The 4th Annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival celebrates this rich surf history and the diverse storytelling styles of filmmakers, artists, shapers, and surfers who have started it all. This event will be held over two days at the historic Lobero Theatre.

Friday, June 6:
5 – 6 p.m.: Festival pre-party. Open to all festival guests (first come first serve)
6 – 9 p.m.: Opening night program
9 p.m. – midnight: “Apres Surf” VIP afterparty featuring sponsor activations 

Saturday, June 7:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Grom program in association with the Surf Happens Foundation Rincon Classic Youth division winners, short films, Q&A
2 p.m.: Environmental Program & Panel in association with Heal the Ocean & Surfrider Foundation, short films and environmental presentations
12 – 6 p.m.: Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival Blockparty: Sunshine, dancing, food, drinks, live music, dj sets, a fashion show, a skateboard event, art, local vendors, and wellness.
6 – 7:30 p.m.: Short film and feature film
8 – 9:30 p.m.: Short film, feature film and awards ceremony
9 p.m. – midnight: “Apres Surf” VIP afterparty with live music

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