2023 Official selections

Directed by James Saunders

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...

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Directed by Luke Hill-Norton

​​"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...

Directed by Brooke Raines

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...

Directed by Matilda Thompson

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

Directed by dryrobe®

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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