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Daytona Beach, FL  – Florida Surf Film Festival, presented by Monster Energy and Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundation ("Endless Summer" license plate in FL), and in partnership with Daytona State College’s School of Digital Media Production, returns to the News-Journal Center  on Sat., February 7th , featuring an incredible line-up of films with all new work by filmmaker, Chris Benchetler, and Julian and Joaquin Azulay, otherwise known as Gauchos del Mar. Festiva

Find Surf Stories wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Our last three episodes will satisfy your need for some quality surf stories... Check 'em out... Ryan Lovelace, known for blending timeless craftsmanship with progressive design, is based in California and Hawaii. His feature film, Almost Cut My Hair, was officially selected for the 2013 Florida Surf Film Festival and is available on YouTube. Lovelace has built a devoted following fo

Allen Sarlo, @allen_sarlo known as the “Wave Killer,” is a legendary surfer whose powerful, aggressive style helped define the early days of Venice Beach’s Dogtown scene. A pioneering figure in both surfing and skateboarding, Sarlo brought raw energy and innovation to waves around the world. His fearless approach, competitive drive, and charismatic personality cemented his status as an icon of the sport. From heavy Hawaiian surf to local California breaks, Sarlo’s legacy cont

Dear Fans, Photos are up from our November festival and can be found here. Also, Ben Iannota recently published this article on his local news website, New Smyrna Beat . Thanks for bringing local journalism to the community, Ben. The Grit! Podcast and Noble Rot Podcast have featured our festival guests, David Lee Scales, Chas Smith, John Philbin, and Luke Cederman on various episodes over the last couple weeks. Fine both of those podcasts where ever you listen, and look o

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florida Surf Film Festival Announces 2025 Competition Winners New Smyrna Beach, FL — November 17, 2025  — Florida Surf Film Festival (FSFF), presented by Monster Energy and Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation , in partnership with Daytona State College’s School of Digital Media Production , is proud to announce the award winners for the 2025 competition year, celebrating an exceptional slate of films that showcased the depth, diversity, and c