PROGRAM DETAILS

SHOWCASE, EXPERIENCE, CELEBRATE!

Surf culture from around the world on the big screen!

Be a part of the launch of the FIRST Noosa International Surfilm Festival, an event to be remembered for years to come. 

Official Program announced Monday 1st July 2024

Early Bird Tickets available June 13th. Don’t miss out on special prices for Early Birds! 

Here’s what you can expect

A selection of the finest surf culture films of the year, chosen from 40+ films, submitted by film makers from all over the world.

Each film is in the running to win the FIRST Noosa International Surfilm Festival Awards; 

  • Best Short Short Film (under 20 minutes)

  • Best Long Short Film (20 - 45 minutes)

  • Best Feature Film (45 minutes plus)

  • Best Cinematography

Judges criteria for the films to be selected for screening

Judges criteria for the films to be selected for screening:

  • Suitable for all ages

  • Be entertaining, intriguing and / or inspiring

  • Have been completed since July 2021.

Our expert Judging Panel 

Spencer Frost — Nathan Oldfield — Lauren Hill — Tim Baker — Jon Frank — Mick Sowry — Peppie Simpson — Kirra Molnar — Tom Wegener — Hunter Vercoe.

What to expect

Each night 6pm start:

Thursday 8 August:

Opening Night

A selection of Short films

  • Q&A

  • Intermission

  • Feature film

  • Q&A

  • End

Move to The Festival Club @ New York Minute for Live Music and mix & mingle with the filmmakers and VIP guests.

Friday 9 August:

  • More short films in the running for Best Short Film Award

  • Q&A

  • Intermission

  • Feature Film

  • Q&A

  • End

The Festival Club @ New York Minute will be ramping up the vibe, as it's Friday night!

Saturday 10 August:

More short films in the running for Best Short Film Award

  • Q&A

  • Intermission

  • Feature Film

  • Q&A

  • End

Sunday 11 August:

CLOSING Night

Award night!:

  • Short Films

  • Q&A

  • Brief Intermission

  • Feature Film

  • Intermission

  • Award Presentation

  • End

Closing Night Party at the Festival Club @ New York Minute!

DOn’t Miss out on your seat

We have a limited number of seating for the Screenings. Book your seat now