HoMA’s Annual celebration of surf culture and filmmaking is back with a primo selection of shorts and features from Hawai‘i and around the world.

The festival kicks off with an opening reception and screening of The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story on Thursday, July 11 with special guests. Throughout the month, see films that look back at the history of surfing alongside ones that look to its future. The festival closes out on August 4 with a special afternoon screening of Bud Browne’s Locked In followed by a talk story panel of intergenerational surfing luminaries.

After each screening we invite you to vote for your favorite features and shorts for our Audience Choice awards. A Jury Award will also be awarded. All winners will be announced after the festival.

Schedule:

Thursday 11th July, 2024

6:00pm - Opening Reception + Film: The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story

The Honolulu Surf Film Festival’s opening reception and world premiere of The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story.

7:30pm - The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story

In this documentary on legendary Hawai‘i shaper Dick Brewer, his storied life is a microcosm of surfing’s rich and colorful history.

Friday 12th July, 2024

2:00pm - Point of Change

Stumbling across the perfect wave, two surfers start a chain reaction of unintended consequences.

7:00pm - Maya and the Wave

After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.

Saturday 13th July, 2024

2:00pm - Many Classic Moments

A new restoration of the 1978 classic showcasing many North Shore talents.

7:00pm - The Road to Patagonia

A stunning and intimate documentary of a surf journey from Alaska to the tip of Patagonia.

Sunday 14th July, 2024

2:00pm - Point of Change

Stumbling across the perfect wave, two surfers start a chain reaction of unintended consequences.

Thursday 18th July, 2024

2:00pm - The Road to Patagonia

A stunning and intimate documentary of a surf journey from Alaska to the tip of Patagonia.

Friday 19th July, 2024

2:00pm - Many Classic Moments

A new restoration of the 1978 classic showcasing many North Shore talents.

7:00pm - Corners of the Earth: Kamchatka

Follow a group of filmmakers and surfers as they journey to Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula in search of new waves along the frozen, unexplored coastline.

Saturday 20th July, 2024

2:00pm - The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story

In this documentary on legendary Hawai‘i shaper Dick Brewer, his storied life is a microcosm of surfing’s rich and colorful history.

7:00pm - Trilogy: New Wave

Three of the best surfers in the world-Griffin Colapinto, Seth Moniz, and Ethan Ewing- go on an epic eight-trip surf adventure.

Sunday 21st July, 2024

2:00pm - Uncle Bully's Surf Skool

A film about the power of one person-Maui surf instructor Bully Kotter-to shape a more hopeful future for the next generation and our community.

Thursday 25th July, 2024

2:00pm - Calypte

Torren Martyn and Aiyana Powell embark on an epic surfing and sailing adventure.

Friday 26th July, 2024

2:00pm - Spotlight: Basque Country

Three films that focus on the history and the surfers of the Basque Country.

7:00pm - Surf Like a Girl 2024

An empowering program of films showcasing global women in surf.

Saturday 27th July, 2024

2:00pm - Convergence

Convergence follows three surf icons as they travel up the Golden State’s coast to surf, skate, share cold ones, and reflect on the journey their shared love for surfing and the Californian way of life has taken them.

7:00pm - Wave Warriors

This newly restored 1980s classic captures the era’s greats on the waves at Sunset and Pipeline. North Shore 4 eva.

Thursday 1st August, 2024

2:00pm - Convergence

Convergence follows three surf icons as they travel up the Golden State’s coast to surf, skate, share cold ones, and reflect on the journey their shared love for surfing and the Californian way of life has taken them.

Friday 2nd August, 2024

2:00pm - Wave Warriors

This newly restored 1980s classic captures the era’s greats on the waves at Sunset and Pipeline. North Shore 4 eva.

7:00pm - Some Like It Classic

A beautiful 16mm film documenting long boarding and early hotdogging through some of the most influential surfboard evolution designs in history.

Saturday 3rd August, 2024

2:00pm - Of The Sea (Sou Do Mar)

The story of Bruno Lemos, a Brazilian surfer who became a successful surf photographer in Hawai?i.

7:00pm - HSFF 2024 Shorts

A lineup of surf shorts from around the world.

Sunday 4th August, 2024

5:00pm - Locked in! + Talk Story

We wrap the festival with a rare screening of Bud Browne’s Locked In! followed by a panel talk story.

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Date: July 11 - August 4, 2024

Location: HoMA Doris Duke Theatre

900 S Beretania St. Honolulu, HI 96814

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