In an age where content floweth from every possible angle, what is it that really matters? Is it Instagram comedians that inevitably typecast themselves into endless variations of their most viral clip? Is it surf vlogs from an ever-growing array of characters who find themselves interesting enough to document their morning coffee and stretch routines? Or is it perhaps the ones who choose to make films intersecting that which they love most in a story that amplifies the importance of protecting our sacred waves and coastlines?
If the last one resonated with you then you’re in luck as the Save The Waves Film Festival is on a robust world tour with stops in the UK, Portugal, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Australia, El Salvador, New Jersey, and, of course, California. If you’re in Southern California this weekend, be sure to cruise on over to one of SURFER’s favorite venues, the esteemed Dear Tomorrow in Oceanside. You can buy tickets here.
While each stop of the tour will be unique to its host venue, the stop at Dear Tomorrow is not one to miss. As a community art house, founder Ryder England has done wonders in bringing together the raddest artists and organizations in SoCal under one roof. He says, “For our Oceanside stop, we’re filling the house with a gallery of work from twelve ocean-inspired artists, activating spaces throughout. Outside, you’ll find experiential art, food and drinks, and of course, the film screenings.”
The feature film, Riding The Sardine Run, by the illustrious South African duo of Alan van Gysen and Will Bendix’s, aka Now Now Media, is worth going alone. Without giving too much away, let’s just say that after watching this film on the big screen it will make you fall in love with the ocean all over again (it will also make you want to book a flight to South Africa).
Not only is each stop of the tour, and each ticket sold, a way to support the incredible work of both the filmmakers and Save The Waves, its an excellent way to connect with like-minded ocean lovers.
“Our film festival is more than just surf films that transport you to dreamy point breaks and far
flung beaches. STWFF is also about inspiring, teaching and sharing how we protect our surf
ecosystems and how real change is made when passionate people work together,” said Nik
Strong-Cvetich, CEO of Save The Waves.