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Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival
2025

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6 PM
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2 PM
Map Marker Lobero Theatre

Celebrating 5 years of

SURF x FILM x ART x COMMUNITY

 

The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is the ultimate celebration of surf culture and Santa Barbara’s rich surf history. The festival started in 2019 with the idea to combine the love of cinema, ocean conservation, and community.  In 2025, the two-day festival features film screenings at the historic Lobero Theatre, music, art in multiple mediums, local charities, and sponsor activations. Films screened at SBSFF include shorts, new independent films, documentaries, and international films with in-person dialogue with the filmmakers. Music acts range from local musicians to headlining artists. The festival also includes pre and post festival events, as well as a grom program. Our youth program gives local up-and-coming surfers a platform to screen their surfing highlights. Aligning with our mission to protect the ocean, a portion of the festivals proceeds are given to our local non-profit organizations.

 

Friday Line UpBuy Now!

Part 1 – 6 PM

Making Waves: The Lakey Peterson Story
17 @ 20
Before the Flight
Legendary Award: Matt Moore (on stage award)
Panel: Speakers for The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story (on stage)
The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story


Part 2 – 9:30 PM

The Big White House 

 

Saturday Line UpBuy Now!
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2 PM – From Rising Star to Surfing Professional

4 PM – Surfer’s Code: Stories of Courage and Commitment presentation with Shaun Tomson

6:30 PM – Shaping the Future

8:45 PM – Circles: An Ode to Shredding

 

www.santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com

 

Presented By

State & Cabrillo

Ticket Information

Includes all Friday films & events

Includes early entry all Friday films & events, Swag Bag and entrance to VIP Party on Thursday, September 25

Includes early entry to all Saturday films & events, Swag Bag and entrance to VIP Party on Thursday, September 25

(Ticket prices include a per ticket Lobero Facility Fee)

Tickets purchased online or by phone are subject to a web/phone order fee of $3.00 per ticket. To avoid this fee, tickets can be purchased in person at the box office. 

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2025

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6 PM
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2 PM
Map Marker Lobero Theatre

Avoid Ticket Scams

Protect your purchase by identifying authorized ticket sellers. Learn More

Presented By

State & Cabrillo

Celebrating 5 years of

SURF x FILM x ART x COMMUNITY

 

The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is the ultimate celebration of surf culture and Santa Barbara’s rich surf history. The festival started in 2019 with the idea to combine the love of cinema, ocean conservation, and community.  In 2025, the two-day festival features film screenings at the historic Lobero Theatre, music, art in multiple mediums, local charities, and sponsor activations. Films screened at SBSFF include shorts, new independent films, documentaries, and international films with in-person dialogue with the filmmakers. Music acts range from local musicians to headlining artists. The festival also includes pre and post festival events, as well as a grom program. Our youth program gives local up-and-coming surfers a platform to screen their surfing highlights. Aligning with our mission to protect the ocean, a portion of the festivals proceeds are given to our local non-profit organizations.

 

Friday Line UpBuy Now!

Part 1 – 6 PM

Making Waves: The Lakey Peterson Story
17 @ 20
Before the Flight
Legendary Award: Matt Moore (on stage award)
Panel: Speakers for The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story (on stage)
The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story


Part 2 – 9:30 PM

The Big White House 

 

Saturday Line UpBuy Now!
Saturday VIP Packages – Buy VIP Now!


2 PM – From Rising Star to Surfing Professional

4 PM – Surfer’s Code: Stories of Courage and Commitment presentation with Shaun Tomson

6:30 PM – Shaping the Future

8:45 PM – Circles: An Ode to Shredding

 

www.santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com

 

Includes all Friday films & events

Includes early entry all Friday films & events, Swag Bag and entrance to VIP Party on Thursday, September 25

Includes early entry to all Saturday films & events, Swag Bag and entrance to VIP Party on Thursday, September 25

(Ticket prices include a per ticket Lobero Facility Fee)

Tickets purchased online or by phone are subject to a web/phone order fee of $3.00 per ticket. To avoid this fee, tickets can be purchased in person at the box office.