Surf NIGHT FILM

Welcome to the 21st Annual International Ocean Film Festival, and thank you for joining us. We are excited to share our 30+ independent ocean films from around the world.

SURF NIGHT FILMS

Saturday, April 12, 2024, 7:00 pm PDT at Cowell Theater, Fort Mason

BAY AREA PREMIERE
With the tide

Yakutat, with 400 residents, sits at the mouth of Yakutat Bay north of Glacier Bay, Alaska.  Home to the Tlingit people for centuries, the region offers fishing, hunting and wild natural beauty, but not much for teenagers––until one native resident returns from college and introduces them to the pleasures of joyful, spirit-strengthening surfing, right where they live.  Whole families become involved, contributing boards, wetsuits, and a mix of Tlingit traditions. ––SJPH 

ZOE

A portrait of a Northern California wunderkind building her professional big wave surfing career. With fearless determination, Zoe doggedly follows her path with uncommon focus and grit. Guided by a community of mentors, she is undaunted by the sacrifices and effort required to achieve her dream. It’s an inspiring film about a passionate young athlete’s pursuit of excellence and happiness.  —BB

Daughters of the waves

Would you dare to surf one of the most beautiful yet terrifying waves in the world? At Teahupo’o, Tahiti, amongst a new generation of Tahitian female surfers, the Fierro sisters are trailblazing their way and reclaiming their Polynesian heritage. Vahine, the eldest, is leading the charge and defining her own path in the legendary waves of Teahupo’o.  —YIO

SURF NIGHT PARTY

Saturday, April 12, 2024, 9:00 pm PDT at Tide Pool, Fort Mason

Doors open at 9pm for a night filled with amazing vibes. Meet the filmmakers behind the surf documentaries, enjoy delicious tacos by La Corneta Taqueria in the Mission, groove to the beats by DJ Lamont, and sip on beer and wine throughout the event. Grab your friends and head over for a night you won't forget!