The film "Bognor Fishing – Back from the Brink" tells the story of Clive Mills, a fisherman from Bognor Regis. He wants to bring back the town's fishing traditions. Clive stopped fishing in 1999 because of the decline in catch. Now, he is back to rebuild the fishing community. He is working with...
2024 Film Festival
2023 Winners
Jo In The Water: one woman’s fight to save our seasA feature documentary in the making, in collaboration with @surfersagainstsewage and @riveractionuk.“The sea is an amenity that is available to all of us and every single one of us has the right to swim in that sea as often as we like. I’ve had t...
2023 Official selections
The uncertain future of skiing in Scotland has inspired Jamie Kunka to make sustainable skis out of wood. Based in his cabin in the Scottish Highlands, Jamie is the last ski maker in Scotland. Jamie began teaching himself how to make his wooden skis after watching a Vimeo Staff Pick by Wyatt Visu...
In 2022 alone there have been over 300 anti LGBTQ+ bills proposed in various states across the country. Refusing to sit idly by, trans trail runner Perry Cohen (he/him) formed a team of fellow runners who identify as trans men with an aim to compete in races in states proposing and passing hatefu...
In the heart of Virginia, the Richmond Cycling Corps (RCC) is hard at work connecting with local youth and helping them discover the power of cycling. RCC Director Matt Kuhn has built an incredible community of young cyclists and has helped kids find their way as aspiring engineers, professional...
"DOWNSTREAM" is a joint science and film project that explores these far-reaching effects. The film follows Juliette, a French Hydro-Ecologist who grew up in the shadow of Chamonix's retreating glaciers. She embarks on a global journey, from the vineyards of Switzerland to the slalom rivers of No...
An ambitious world’s first in global ski mountaineering, and an exploratory documentary investigating catastrophic deglaciation and its effects within the wider climate emergency. Our aim is to become the first people to climb and ski the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents - from Ki...
"Libertad" follows Adrián, a boy with limited opportunities from the northern Peruvian town of Cerrito de la Virgen. He discovers surfing through a local non-profit organisation ‘Surf Cerrito’, which he learns to balance with his difficult personal life. His relationship with the ocean is const...
In the Scottish Highlands, the word “thrawn” means “stubborn,” but in a good way. It’s a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna was raised on thrawn, and she has spent her life pushing the boundaries of her sport while advocating for the pe...
A small group of English cold-water swimmers takes on industry and the government over the misuse of a loophole allowing the discharge of raw sewage into coastal waters. Cold-water swimmer Ed Acteson gives a shit about water pollution. Two years ago, this resident of Whitstable, a town on England...
WEEKLONG follows the transformative journey of foster and underserved young adults as they embark on an ambitious mission to summit one of Southern California's most grueling peaks – San Gorgonio. This deeply human story explores each participant's inner and outer experiences during their first w...
Seb, a Surf Therapy Journey is a heartwarming short documentary about a charismatic 12-year-old with ADHD and autism who embarks on a six-week surf therapy course. Ride the waves of Seb’s infectious personality as we follow him on his journey of self-discovery, aided by the unwavering support of...
2023 Special selections
One talented, big wave surfer who has found his home in 'The Emerald Isle' is Taz Knight. Growing up in North Devon, Taz is passionate about the extreme surf found there. This short film follows up him to understand what he loves about the Irish coast and why he perseveres with the intense condit...
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