2025 Noosa International Surfilm Festival

Suter Smith Cleine present the 2025 Noosa International Surfilm Festival, proudly supported by Noosa Council.

The festival kicks off on Thursday, 19th June, and runs for four exciting days, wrapping up with an epic After Party on Sunday, 22nd June 2025

Celebrate the best surf films from Australia and around the world at Noosa Event Cinemas, with screenings followed by Q&A sessions featuring your favourite surfers and filmmakers.

Experience a vibrant festival hub where you can share stories, have a drink, enjoy live music, join thought-provoking forums, and connect with surf filmmakers and industry leaders.

The international surf film scene is bursting with talent, and Noosa will showcase the very best—including emerging talent. Get ready for inspiring surf stories, stunning cinematography, original music, and the latest technology. We challenge filmmakers to think outside the box and bring fresh, exciting content to a passionate audience. Stay tuned—more event details coming soon!

Calling All Filmmakers

Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit their works—whether short or feature-length. If that’s you, head to our SUBMISSIONS page for all the details.

Submissions open: Saturday, 1st February 2025
Submissions close: Midnight AEST, Saturday, 22nd March 2025

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Become a Supporter

The festival relies on financial contributions to cover essential costs like venue hire, travel and accommodation, and production expenses. Interested in getting involved? Explore sponsorship options or become a festival partner—learn more on our Support Us page.

Don’t miss this incredible celebration of surf culture in Noosa!

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Your Ticket to the Big Screen!

Introducing Grom Shorts Film Fest supported by Camera House & Canon.

A exciting new component to the Noosa International Surf Film Festival!

The Grom Shorts Film Fest is a unique opportunity for young filmmakers aged 18 and under to showcase their talent on the big screen, connect with industry pros, and learn through exclusive masterclasses. Supported by Camera House and Canon, in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, Grom Shorts invites all levels of young filmmakers to bring their vision to life.

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19 - 22 June 2025

Testimonials

“This (NOOSAISFF2024) was just a complete joy, to all involved, the talent is breathtaking. Thank you Hunter for your incredibly articulated speech that ended the weekend with sentiment in all of our hearts, you are what it’s all about buddy. Bring it back ’25, NOOSAISFF!”
@mummy-byrant
“This film festival has been amazaaaziinnggg!!”
@the_kid_specialist
“Congratulations to our Screen Collective member, Jesca Maas, on the successful launch of the first-ever Noosa International Surfilm Festival! It was inspiring to see Jesca’s vision come to life this past weekend. The festival brought together:
• Captivating surf films from around the world
• Talented filmmakers sharing their stories
• Local and Australian surf legends Engaging Q&A sessions and discussions.
Thank you to everyone who supported this fantastic celebration of surf culture and cinema. We’re excited to see how this festival grows in the coming years.”
Sunshine Coast Screen Collective.
“Last year I said this, and I’m stoked to say that she’s done it again!: ‘Jesca Maas gets things done. She did an amazing job running the Yallingup Surf Film Festival, rallying local businesses and community, engaging with film makers and prominent surfing figures and managing a dizzying array of logistics with good humour, style and meticulous efficiency. I’ve no doubt Jesca will bring this same energy and enthusiasm to the Noosa International Surf Film Festival, ensuring it becomes an essential surf culture event. Jesca’s a class act.’ The inaugural festival
(NOOSAISFF2024) was a great success, a class act indeed! Congrats!”
Tim Baker, Surf Author & Journalist