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 Daytona State College’s News-Journal Center on Fri. and Sat., November 14th and 15th, featuring two incredible line-ups with all new work by early to mid-career artists and some unique, comedic looks at surf culture. Festival passes are now available, along with Green Room Memberships offering VIP perks such as reserved seating, meals, and drinks.

Tickets & Information

🎟️ Tickets and Green Room Memberships are available now HERE.

Opening Night Party – Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Beachside Tavern, New Smyrna Beach

Kick off the weekend with a live podcast event featuring David Scales and Chas Smith from The Grit and Noble Rot podcasts, interviewing John Philbin (Turtle from North Shore, Point Break, Tombstone) and Luke Cederman (Raglan Surf Report). Stick around for a performance by One by One. Tickets are sold separately for $20 and available here.

Friday, November 14 – News-Journal Center

The evening begins with a global cinematic journey exploring surf culture, adventure, and artistry:

• Frostbite – Surfer Ned Hart and filmmaker Oscar James chase Ireland’s heaviest waves and Scotland’s secret slabs.

• Le Jardin | The Secret Story of Safi – Directors Will Bendix and Alan Van Gysen uncover Morocco’s mythical wave, surfed in secrecy for decades.

• First In, Last Out – Directed by Keith Malloy, honoring U.S. Coast Guard veteran and surf photographer Christa Funk, followed by a live Q&A.

• Point Break (1991)  – Special segments from the film with commentary and Q&A from actor and surfer John Philbin (Nathanial), sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic surf heist film.

• Haus Tumbuna – A visually stunning short by Matty Hannon, spotlighting Papua New Guinea’s surf culture and connection to its natural environment.

Schedule Highlights

• 5:00 PM: Doors Open

• 6:00 PM: Screenings begin

• 7:45 PM: Intermission

• 8:45 PM: Point Break presentation and Haus Tumbuna

• Raffles: Prizes from Roark, Globe, OluKai, YETI, Sun Bum, and Cronin Surfboards

Saturday, November 15 – News-Journal Center

Saturday brings more international surf stories, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean and beyond:

• One Shot: Glacier Surfing – Directed by Nicolas Pena, featuring surfer Eurico Romaguera and photographer Jorge Abian chasing glacial waves in Greenland.

• Euphoria – Rodrigo Valsamis’s film showcasing Greece’s emerging surf culture and Mediterranean beauty.

• Raglan Surf Report – Hilarious surf parodies by Luke Cederman, followed by a live Q&A.

• Cruz (The Kook Cook) – A darkly comic short by Cai O’Leary exploring lineup management.

• Pipeline: A Peter King Film – A powerful, cinematic look at surfing’s most revered wave.

Schedule Highlights

• 5:00 PM: Doors Open

• 6:00 PM: Screenings begin

• 7:45 PM: Intermission

• 8:45 PM: Cruz and PIPELINE: A Peter King Film

• Raffles: Prizes from Roark, Globe, OluKai, YETI, Sun Bum, and Cronin Surfboards

Sponsors & Partners

Presenting Sponsors: Monster Energy; Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation

Principal Partners: Atlantic Center for the Arts; Brown & Brown Insurance; Florida Virtual School; OluKai; Radical Law Firm; Rivian; Roark; Sun Bum; YETI

Major Partners: Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery; Brian Layman Wealth Management; Café Verde; Cap’n Lu’s; Clancy’s Cantina; Cronin Surfboards; Globe; Kembali Board Shack; Melin; Persimmon Hollow; Red Dog Surf Shop; Waverii

Local Partners: All Aboard Storage; Beachside Tavern; Biological Consulting Services; Daytona Climbing Company; Daytona Drywall & Plaster; Dr. Matt Smith; Dr. Phil Stephens (MyEyeDr); Halifax Area Properties; Indian River Community Foundation; Kaye Acoustics; Kula Yoga; La Ponderosa – Beach & Jungle Resort; LunDev Homes; Neighborhood Scoop; Oceans of Hope Foundation; Pura Vida Bracelets; Solento Organic Tequila; Stephanie Stallard, Realtor; Thornton Park Dental Arts; White Claw

Media Partners: Surfline; The Surfer’s Journal; Surf Splendor Podcast Network; Beach Grit; The SurfNetwork; American Surf Magazine; Encyclopedia of Surfing