Surfalorus Film Festival

08/10/2026

Get your ticket now for the online premiere of the Surfalorus alumni film, THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD, an award-winning documentary that proves small actions can create big waves for our oceans. 🏄

Optimistic, inspiring, and solution-driven, the film explores the intersection of art, activism, and environmental stewardship. Surfing may be the medium, but the message is for everyone.

📺 Streaming online Sept. 15–27, 2026 in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day (Sept. 19).

Tickets: https://watch.eventive.org/thecigarettesurfboard

08/07/2026

🌊 The countdown is over—Surfalorus is here!

Before we kick off an incredible weekend of surf films, we'd like to give a big shoutout to CR Surf Travel Company for sponsoring the 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival. Thanks for helping make this celebration of surf culture and independent film possible! 🤙

Join us tonight in Wrightsville Beach for our Opening Night Wahine Shorts Block, then keep the stoke going at Jengo's Playhouse with screenings all weekend long.

🏄 We can't wait to see you there!

08/06/2026

🤙 A huge THANK YOU to Surf City Surf Shop for hosting tomorrow night's Wahine Shorts Block as we kick off the 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival! 🎬

Join us for a FREE outdoor screening beginning around 8pm, when the sun goes down. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends, and enjoy an evening of incredible surf films as we celebrate the start of the Wahine Classic and another amazing year of Surfalorus.

See you at Surf City Surf Shop in WB! 🏄

08/05/2026

🌊 A huge THANK YOU to the Wahine Classic for partnering with us for the 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival! 💙 We're stoked to celebrate an incredible weekend of surfing, film, and community.

See you at the beach and at the movies! 🤙

08/04/2026

🌊 Due to popular demand, we've added a second screening of SURFILMUSIC to this year's 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival!

📅 Saturday, Aug. 8 at 5:30pm
📍Jengo's Playhouse, 815 Princess St.

Before he became one of the most recognizable voices in modern music, Jack Johnson was a rising surfer and filmmaker, capturing unforgettable moments with friends on Oahu's North Shore in iconic surf films like Thicker Than Water and The September Sessions. SURFILMUSIC follows his journey from surf filmmaker to chart-topping musician.

Plus, your ticket also includes Rán: A Scandinavian Surfing Saga, a stunning short film by Surfalorus alum Morgan Maassen, following Swedish surfer Freddie Meadows from waves around the world back to the Arctic in pursuit of the ride of a lifetime.

🎟️surfalorus.eventive.org

08/04/2026

🏄‍♀️ The 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival rolls into Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach THIS weekend!

Festival Director Zach Hanner stopped by WECT News to share what you can expect from this year's lineup. Check out the interview, then grab your tickets before they're gone! ⬇️

💥 Just announced: Due to demand, a second screening of the Jack Johnson documentary has been added on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Don't miss your chance to catch it!

The Surfalorus Film Festival returns to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Aug. 7–9 for its 15th anniversary, featuring surf film screenings, local filmmakers and a partnership with the Wahine Classic. Read more at the link in comments

08/03/2026

🤙 A huge thank you to CR Surf Travel Company for sponsoring this year's 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival!

Now it's time to hit the waves--Surfalorus kicks off this week! Join us Friday night in Wrightsville Beach for our opening night Wahine Shorts Block, then head to Jengo's Playhouse on Saturday and Sunday for a full weekend of surf-inspired films.

Check out the full festival schedule, and don't miss this celebration of surf culture, adventure, and independent film.

🎟️ surfalorus.eventive.org

08/01/2026

🏄‍♀️ Who plans to join us? The 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival kicks off next weekend!

Full details 👇

A longtime film festival returns to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Aug. 7-9 for surf-themed documentaries, short films and music videos. See link below ⬇️

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07/30/2026

🌊 Join us for a free outdoor screening of Fishery Bay: A Community Rising as part of the Wahine Shorts Block at the 15th annual Surfalorus Film Festival!

This inspiring documentary follows a passionate Australian coastal community fighting to protect the waves and coastline they call home.

📅 Friday, Aug. 7 at 8pm
📍 Surf City Surf Shop Parking Lot

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy seven incredible surf films under the stars!🏄