Screenings begin at 5:00 p.m.
Foodcourt at 7:15 p.m.
Concert Jeff Bernard at 8:00 p.m.
Closing ceremony at 9.30 p.m.
ONCE UPON A TOOTHPICK
Saturday, 5 p.m. / 8’25 Australia
Real. Samuel FAIRBANK, Tom WEGENER
Prod. Samuel FAIRBANK, Tom WEGENER
Tom Wegener was waiting for the right day to unveil the new mini-toothpick. The board, made for Hunter Williams, is inspired by the late Bill Wallace, who had taught Tom the ins and outs of making toothpicks. Tom shares this knowledge and his childlike enthusiasm with Hunter, a promising 10-year-old shaper from Noosa.
OF WAVES & WORTH
Saturday, 5:10 p.m. / 7’40 UK
Real. Sephia WOHLRABE
Prod. Sephia WOHLRABE
« Of Waves and Worth » is a short film that shines a light on the representation of women within Cornwall’s surfing community. Particularly in colder waters, female surfers have often been overlooked by surfing culture and the media, having to overcome numerous obstacles simply to be seen and to continue doing what they love.
The film follows Bella Rose Bunce, a local surf photographer and the first female editor-in-chief of Wavelength Surf Magazine, to hear first-hand how these challenges have shaped her journey and how she has become an inspiration to future generations of female surfers.
« Of Waves and Worth » is a celebration of those who are carving out a place for themselves and a reminder that change is already underway.
CAPTAIN SOL IN THE QUEST OF THE ROASTED TREASURE OF THE MALDIVES
Saturday, 5:20 p.m. / 14’ Portugal
Real. Pedro SCANSETTI
Prod. Gianfranco LANZIO
In the turquoise waters of the Maldives, a centuries-old legend tells of a mysterious coffee recipe hidden somewhere amongst the thousands of islands. Captain Sol, a daring ‘barista of the seas’, and his faithful companion, the Italian, are criss-crossing the archipelago in search of it. Whilst others chase after gold, they are on the hunt for caffeine, adventure and the perfect waves.
GET LOST
Saturday, 5:35 p.m. / 2’42 Norway
Real. Jacob STÆRK
Prod. Jacob STÆRK
A group of Norwegian cold-water surfers explore the west coast of Norway in search of new waves and eventually find what they were looking for – and much more besides.
TAINÁ
Saturday, 5:40 p.m. / 15’ Brazil
Real. Renata MASSETTI
Prod. Marcelo FERRUGEM, Camilo CAVALCANTI
The life story of Tainá Hinckel, a leading Brazilian professional surfer, unfolds through a series of journeys into her memories, woven together by intimate conversations, old photographs and letters she wrote to herself. From her childhood in very humble circumstances to the challenges of being a woman in surfing, Tainá faces her greatest dream and challenge: competing in her first Olympic Games on one of the world’s most dangerous waves, at Teahupo’o in Tahiti.
DANCING WITH GRAVITY
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. / 11’16 USA
Real. Cole J SHELDON
Prod. Cole J SHELDON
Immerse yourself in the surfing scene and history of Sheboygan, Wisconsin – a story that has never been fully told until now.
ENTRE MUNDOS
Saturday, 6:15 p.m. / 15’05 Brazil
Real. Thiago GONCALVES
Prod. Juliana FRARE
Between Worlds follows the journey of Juliana Frare, a mother of four, big wave surfer, and survivor of domestic violence, as she strives to balance motherhood, work, and the pursuit of a dream many would consider impossible: riding the biggest waves in the world.
Caught between fear and courage, guilt and freedom, the film dives into the challenges of rebuilding a life while preparing to face the largest waves both in and out of the ocean. Through her journey into the world of Big Wave Surfing, the documentary portrays a woman pushing beyond her limits, confronting the scars of her past, and finding transformation through the sea.
A story of new beginnings, resilience, and the determination to keep paddling forward, even when everything seems to pull you under.
TADINGA
Saturday, 6:35 p.m. / 10’55 France
Real. Thomas DELATTRE
Prod. Thomas DELATTRE
Teïva, a young French surfer, travels to Morocco in search of the perfect wave and a deeper cultural immersion. This film follows his journey through Morocco in pursuit of that perfect wave.
NIO KO BOKK (This belongs to all of us)
Saturday, 6:50 p.m. / 10’ France
Real. David CLANCY
Prod. David CLANCY
« NIO KO BOKK » follows Pape and Seydi, two young men who find purpose and a sense of community in the ocean, choosing a different path from the perilous journeys that many of their peers undertake in search of opportunities abroad. Through their story, the film explores how a sense of belonging at home can be just as powerful as the promise of a life elsewhere.
STOKEMAN
Saturday, 7:05 p.m. / 8’42 USA, Spain
Real. Jonas HILL
Prod. Jonas HILL
« Stokeman » is a celebration of one man’s sincere approach to surfing. Simone Mongera is a surfer from northern Italy who, in this film, reflects on his relationship with surfing — from his initial mindset of comparison and competition, to an ever-evolving relationship centred on expression and freedom. Simone links his experiences in the water to those on land through art, creativity and connections with others. This film invites us to consider how a deeper connection with ourselves can lead to a deeper connection with nature, or vice versa. It invites us to be fully present with the gifts of nature, as well as the gifts of our own creativity, allowing the relationship between the two to carry us towards a state of joy, wonder, stoke and, ultimately, love.
DUNAS VIVA
Saturday, 7:20 p.m. / 5’35 Portugal
Real. Luis Filipe RODRIGUES
Prod. Luis Filipe RODRIGUES
The Peniche/Santa Cruz Special Conservation Area (Natura 2000) protects vital dunes and biodiversity from human pressures. This film highlights the need for sustainable management to ensure the resilience of the coastline.
OCEAN TRANQUILITY
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / 5’06 Sweden
Real. Daniel HÄGGLUND
Prod. Daniel HÄGGLUND
A brief glimpse into the magical community of Stadtlandet, in Norway. I’ve always been impressed by their sense of community and their laid-back attitude. And by the fact that they live in a wilder place than most people — with no fast food, no shopping centres and no quick entertainment just round the corner. It’s raw and beautiful. There’s nature, and that’s it. But what nature – some of the most beautiful you’ll ever see.
This film is the second in a series of two. I shot one digitally and one on Super 8. Here’s the Super 8 version. Filmed over the same four days, in the same place. Simply to explore the difference in feel between these two types of film and just how different the results are.
