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Santa Cruz, CA
United States

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2017

 
 
A glimpse of the amazing films in the 2017 Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival. Learn more at www.scsff.com.

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JURY PANEL AWARDS

'One Shot' is the story of Russell Ord, a West Australian, world renowned surf photographer as he embarks on a mission to capture 'one shot' that defines who he is. The decisions made in such pursuits, significantly impact the lives of those we love and Russell's family is testament to the fact…'trust underlies everything'. Full Documentary Coming in 2015. FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY: facebook.com/OrdOneShot DOP/EDIT: Darren McCagh- Farmhouse Films Additional Footage: Talon Clemow- One Palm Media Music Composed by Tony Anderson 'Ember' tonyandersonmusic.com Thumbnail Photo: Chris White

Best Feature AND Best Cinematography: One Shot

Darren McCagh wins a YETI Hopper Two 30 soft cooler, a limited edition Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival x YETI Rambler 20 oz. tumbler and a pair of D'BLANC Cheap Thrills sunglasses.

 

One Shot is available for rent on Vimeo On Demand.


From Hawaii to Tahiti, Lumiére takes us behind the lens of North Shore photographer Amber Mozo, to find what the ocean gives to her inspite of what it took away. Lumiére is an emotional distillation of the story of Amber Mozo, daughter of iconic North Shore photographer Jon Mozo, who passed away from head injuries sustained photographing Pipeline when Amber was just 9 years old.

Best Short: Lumière

Tay Steele wins a YETI Hopper Two 20 soft cooler and limited edition Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival x YETI Rambler 20 oz. tumbler.

 

Lumière is not yet available for rent or purchase.


Full Movie available online at http://www.thesurfnetwork.com/s/218326/t/xv3cd277b In the early eighties, while sailing in crude leaky boats off remote Lombok island in Indonesia, young California surfer Bill Heick and his friends stumbled across the perfect wave.... Join us for a journey on one of the last great dirtbag adventures of the 20th Century...one passed through three generations.

Best Soundtrack: Secrets of Desert Point

Ira Opper wins a pair of D'BLANC Deep 6 sunglasses and a YETI Rambler 36 oz. bottle.

 

Secrets of Desert Point is available for rent on the Surf Network.


audience AWARDS

Europe is, and always has been a traveling surfers dream. Follow the journey here… https://www.facebook.com/endlesswinterII/

Best Feature: Endless Winter II

James Dean and Matt Crocker win a YETI Hopper Two 20 soft cooler and limited edition Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival x YETI Rambler 20 oz. tumbler.

 

The Endless Winter II is available to rent or buy on the Surf Network


Positive Vibration is now available on Echoboom Sports. Start your free trial today to watch now: http://geni.us/PosVibrationEBSVOD Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports

Best Short: Positive Vibration

Graham Nash wins a YETI Hopper Two 20 soft cooler and YETI Rambler 26 oz. bottle.

 

Positive Vibration is available to rent or buy on iTunes or Amazon


September 29 + 30, 2017

All screenings at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

 
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The Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival is a tribute to the arts of waveriding and  filmmaking. We strive to spread the stoke that we get from surfing, bringing together surfers, filmmakers and ocean enthusiasts to share stories, ideas and history in one of the most beautiful surf towns in the world. 

 


 

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To learn about opportunities to take part in the Festival as a sponsor, please contact us at info@scsff.com.