Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4PM
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 UP
Part 1 Main Event – 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
Friday VIP package includes The Big White House screening at 9:30 PM – Friday GA must purchase separately
SATURDAY LINE UP
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
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