Surfalorus Film Festival

04/15/2026

Mark your calendars--the 15th Annual Surfalorus Film Festival is riding back into Wilmington, NC from August 7-9, 2026!

Join us for three days of the year’s best surf films, featuring everything from award-winning filmmakers to fresh new voices in the surf community—all in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.

🎬 Now accepting submissions!
Have a surf film? We want to see it...whether you're a seasoned pro or submitting your first project.

🤝 Interested in sponsoring?
Partner with us and connect your brand to a passionate, creative community.

👉 Learn more, submit your film, or get involved:
surfalorus.eventive.org



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Mark your calendars--the 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival is riding back into Wilmington, NC from August 7-9, 2026! Join us for three days of the year’s best surf films, featuring everything from award-winning filmmakers to fresh new voices in the surf community—all in a laid-back, welcoming...

09/16/2025

The 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival is officially underway!🌊

Held alongside the ESA Championships at Jennette’s Pier, the festival brings surfers, filmmakers, and newcomers together for a 3-day celebration of wave-inspired storytelling.

Read more here👇👇

Now in its 14th year, the Surfalorus Film Festival is rolling back into the Outer Banks with salty storytelling, cinematic surf culture

09/16/2025

💥 TONIGHT! 💥 Catch SHAPING THE FUTURE at Jennette's Pier 🏄‍♀️

Join us at 7pm for a special screening of this powerful documentary celebrating legendary surfboard shaper Lance Collins and his iconic brand, Wave Tools.

Through challenges and triumphs, Collins helped shape Southern California surf culture—and his legacy still rides strong.

📍Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC
📅 Tues., Sept. 16 at 7pm
🎟️ Tickets - surfalorus.eventive.org

09/11/2025

🌊 New Cucalorus Conversations episode just dropped! 🎙️
Surfalorus Festival Director Zach Hanner chats with surfer + filmmaker Kuio Young about Hawaiian culture, harvesting kalo, starting his own media company, and chasing waves in some of the planet’s gnarliest spots. 🌺🏄

🎬 Catch Kuio’s short film NORTH during the Quasimodo Shorts Block at the 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival, happening next week!

📅 Wed, Sept 17 at 4:30pm
📍 Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head

🎟️ Tickets $10 or a festival pass is $25 → surfalorus.eventive.org

⬇ Listen now on Spotify ⬇

Cucalorus Conversations · Episode

09/11/2025

🌊 Surfalorus Film Festival is just 4 days away!

Join us on opening night for AMBIVALENT, screening Monday, Sept. 15 at 7pm at Jennette’s Pier.

This powerful surf doc follows Brett Barley as he chases swells from his home breaks in Cape Hatteras to far-off spots like Namibia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and beyond.

AMBIVALENT is more than just epic surf footage — it’s a raw, honest look at Brett’s personal journey through self-doubt, anxiety, and the mental toll of chasing perfection.

🎟️ Tickets are just $10 — surfalorus.eventive.org

09/10/2025

🌊 Quasimodo Shorts Block- NEXT WEEK during the 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival 🌊

📅 Wed, Sept. 17 at 4:30pm
📍 Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

This powerful collection of short films explores surf, travel, and our deep connection to the natural world.

✨ BREAKS – Paralympian Hannah Dines’ journey from Wales to California
✨ Marea – Surf and sisterhood with Changing Tides Foundation in El Salvador
✨ Shaped by the Elements – Pro surfers find self-discovery in El Salvador’s wild beauty
✨ Apricity – Snowboarder Daria Fuchs trades snow for surf in the tropics
✨ North- Pro surfers, epic waves, and Kuio Young’s bold new film

🎟️ Tickets: $10 or Legends Pass: $25 at surfalorus.eventive.org

Jennette's Pier Dare Arts

09/04/2025

🌊 Ride the swell with SurfILM 🌊

At the heart of the Wahine Classic, SurfILM shines a light on the women of Wrightsville Beach: athletes, competitors, and community-builders.

With stunning visuals and candid voices, SurfILM is a celebration of strength, sisterhood, and the unstoppable rise of women’s surfing. 🤙✨

📍 Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 4:30pm
🔗 $10 tickets or $25 passes- surfalorus.eventive.org

Directed by Reilly Dunne + Ashlyn Mills
Presented at the 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival 🌊

09/03/2025

🎥 SOME LIKE IT CLASSIC is screening Wed, Sept. 17 at 7pm at Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC during the 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival. 🌊

📽 Shot entirely on gorgeous 16mm color film over 7 years, this independent feature takes you deep into the art of longboarding and early hotdogging, chronicling legendary surfers and iconic board designs that shaped surfing history.

Filmed across Southern California, Hawaii, Mexico, France, and Rhode Island, this ride celebrates the timeless culture of surfing — stylish, smooth, and effortlessly cool. 🌴🏄‍♂️

🎟 Tickets: $10 at surfalorus.eventive.org

Jennette's Pier

09/02/2025

🌊 Happening in 2 weeks, SHAPING THE FUTURE will be making waves at the 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival!

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7pm at Jennette’s Pier for a special screening of this powerful documentary about legendary surfboard shaper Lance Collins and his iconic brand, Wave Tools.

Through challenges and triumphs, Collins helped shape Southern California surf culture—and his legacy still rides strong.

📍Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7PM
🎟️ Tickets $10- surfalorus.eventive.org

08/27/2025

🌊 Quasimodo Shorts Block 🌊

Resilience, empowerment, and transformation take the spotlight at the 14th annual Surfalorus Film Festival.

📅 Wed, Sept. 17 at 4:30pm
📍 Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

This powerful collection of short films explores surf, travel, and our deep connection to the natural world:
✨ BREAKS – Paralympian Hannah Dines’ journey from Wales to California
✨ Marea Film – Surf and sisterhood with Changing Tides Foundation in El Salvador
✨ Shaped by the Elements – Pro surfers find self-discovery in El Salvador’s wild beauty
✨ Apricity – Snowboarder Daria Fuchs trades snow for surf in the tropics
✨ North-Pro surfers, epic waves, and Kuio Young’s bold new film

🎟️ Tickets: $10 or Legends Pass: $25
👉 surfalorus.eventive.org