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HoMA CELEBRATES SURF CULTURE AND FILMMAKING AT THE 15TH ANNUAL HONOLULU SURF FILM FESTIVAL

Showcasing the best in global surf cinema at the Doris Duke Theatre July 11-Aug. 4

HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—The 15th Annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival (HSFF) returns to the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) Doris Duke Theatre with a primo lineup of shorts and features from Hawai‘i and around the world as well as events and talk story sessions from July 11-Aug. 4.

The festival kicks off with an opening reception and screening of “The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story” on Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Media is invited to attend the reception—RSVP to mjoseph@honolulumuseum.org.

Throughout the month-long festival, films will look back at the history of surfing and to its future. Closing out the HSFF on Aug. 4, a special afternoon screening of Bud Browne’s “Locked In!” will be followed by a talk story panel of intergenerational surfing luminaries, a gathering that is now an always sold-out tradition for Hawai‘i’s surf community. 

All film tickets are $12 for members and $15 for general admission and are available for purchase at honolulumuseum.org/theatre.

The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story

Directed by Bob Campi. 2024. USA. World premiere. 58 min.

Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m.

This chronicle of surfing’s “da Vinci of design” dives into the mysterious and rollercoaster life of Dick Brewer at the forefront of a burgeoning surf culture in the 1960s and 70s. Post-screening discussions with the filmmakers and special guests to follow both screenings. 

Point of Change

Directed by Rebecca Coley. 2023. UK. 90 min.  

Friday, July 12 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m.

Stumbling across the perfect wave in 1975, two surfers start a chain reaction of unintended consequences on the isolated Indonesian island of Nias. Screens with “Movers and Shapers,” directed by Ciara Kelleher and Alanna MacNamee.

Maya and the Wave

Directed by Stephanie Johnes. 2022. USA. 95 min.  

Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

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

Many Classic Moments

Directed by Gary Capo. 1978. USA. 70 min.  

Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. and Friday, July 19 at 2 p.m.

This 1978 classic showcasing legends like Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Dane Kealoha, Shawn Tomson, and Mark Rydell has been newly restored. The original score is by Kalapana. Preceded by “Surf Wars,” directed by Gary Capo.

The Road to Patagonia

Directed by Matty Hannon. 2023. Australia. 91 min.  

Saturday, July 13 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m.

This stunning documentary tracks a surfer’s journey from Alaska to the tip of Patagonia by motorcycle and horse. Preceded by “Kin,” directed by Lauren L. Hill. 

Corners of the Earth: Kamchatka

Directed by Spencer Frost. 2023. Australia. 90 min.  

Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m.

Follow a group of filmmakers and surfers as they journey to the far east of Russia in search of new waves along the frozen, unexplored coastline. Preceded by “Bloody Mess,” directed by Gustav Hugo Olsson. 

Trilogy: New Wave

Directed by Andrew Mackenzie. 2024. USA. 73 min.  

Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m.

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

Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool

Directed by Leah Warshawski and Todd Soliday. 2023. Hawai‘i. 39 min.  

Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m.

A film about Maui surf instructor Bull “Bully” Kotter and the power of one person to shape a more hopeful future for our community. A Q+A with the directors and cast will follow the screening. Preceded by “Ministry of Surf,” directed by Collins Reagan. 

Calypte

Directed by Ishka Folkwell. 2023. Australia. 88 min.  

Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m.

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

Spotlight: Basque Country

Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m.

See three films that showcase the history of surfing in the Basque Country and the adventures of the surfers and surf filmmakers who call it home. 

Mundaka: The Legendary Day

Directed by Jon Aspuru. 2023. Spain. 30 min. Spanish with English subtitles.   

Beyond Frames

Directed by Samuel Müller. 2023. Spain. 13 min. Spanish with English subtitles.

Feather in the Wind

Directed by Alex Heitler. 2024. France. 43 min. Spanish with English subtitles.

Surf Like a Girl 2024

Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m.

A collection of films from around the world showcasing empowerment and sisterhood in and out of the waves. 

Camilla

Directed by Sebastian Bechtel. 2023. Germany. 10 min. German with English subtitles.   

The Granny Grommets

Directed by Leah Rustomjee. 2023. UK. 9 min. 

Emergence

Directed by Amanda Prifti. 2023. USA. 6 min. Spanish with English subtitles.

Mahoroba

Directed by Naoko Hara. 2023. Japan. 23 min. Japanese with English subtitles. 

WOMP

Directed by Hannah Walsh. 2023. USA. 10 min. 

Convergence

Directed by Perry Gershkow. 2023. USA. 43 min.  

Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.

"Convergence" follows Golden State surf icons Conner Coffin, Nate Tyler, and Greyson Fletcher as they travel up the coast to surf, skate, share cold ones, and reflect on the journey their love for surfing and the Californian way of life has taken them. Preceded by “Spicy Knives,” directed by Jon Aspuru. Post-screening Q+A with director Perry Gershkow on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.

Wave Warriors 

Directed by Bill Philips. 1985. USA. 40 min.  

Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.

This newly restored 1980s classic captures the era’s greats at Sunset and Pipeline. A post-screening panel discussion with special guests to follow the screening. 

Some Like It Classic

Directed by Romain Juchereau. 2024. USA. 74 min.  

Friday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.

This beautiful 16mm film documents longboarding and early hotdogging through some of the most influential surfboard evolution designs in history. 

Of the Sea (Sou Do Mar)

Directed by Bruno Lemos. 2023. Brazil/Hawaiʻi. 75 min.  

Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

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

HSFF 2024 Shorts 

Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.

See a lineup of shorts showcasing the ever-expanding reach of surfing and surf culture throughout each corner of the world.

Locked In! + Talk Story

Sunday, Aug. 4 at 5p.m.

HoMA continues its collaboration with the Bud Browne Film Archives to present Bud Browne’s film short “Yesterday” followed by his epic classic “Locked In!”. A post-screening talk story with local surf luminaries to follow.

Special thanks to the 2024 festival committee members Manny Aloha and Crystal Thornburg-Homcy. Major support for the festival is from Aqua-Aston Hospitality.

Images available on request.

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