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Surfrider Pacific Rim's 5th Annual Short Film Festival is organized to celebrate the spirit of oceanic enjoyment and activism through the lens of cinema! This year, the entire event is being held virtually!
Local and international environmental short films are screened that show diverse efforts to celebrate and protect the ocean, beaches, waves. We will also be showing surf films from near and far that tell unique stories around people’s connections to the sea. Often, films have a surf and an environmental or social message woven together, as we’re motivated to feature films that highlight intersectionality in surf and in the environmental movement. The Film Festival includes a national online auction fundraiser of the best west coast items and experiences, as well as a “Film Fest Kit” which local residents (Tofino & Ucluelet) can purchase and enjoy the festival with!
All proceeds will benefit Surfrider Pacific Rim's work of addressing plastic pollution and shifting to a circular economy on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Thank you to the official sponsors of the 2020 Surfrider Pacific Rim Short Film Festival: District of Tofino, Tofino Brewing Company, and Patagonia.
Purchase tickets below. You’ll receive a private link to the event page where you can access the silent auction, festival links, and the feature presentation.
1 feature Presentation 🎟️
20 Short Films 🎥
14 auction items 📦
ALL VIRTUAL!
Ticket Options
Options to accomodate individuals and groups.
Thanks to the District of Tofino for providing the grant for the fifth annual Surfrider Short Film Festival through the Rural Municipality Initiative program funding (RMI).
This is the first year we’re holding this event virtually! The festival is usually held between the sea and the foggy rainforest in Tofino, B.C., and we welcome folks from near and far to come and enjoy the event and the inspiring messages it teaches. However, while we limit gatherings at this time, we’ve curated the event for maximum enjoyment from the comfort of your living room - no matter where you reside. So, now, you can enjoy Tofino and the west coast vicariously, the home to iconic environmental activism, the best surfing in the nation, and beaches that are the envy of tourism destinations the world over. When the time is right, we look forward to welcoming you back, taking you on a beach clean, and digging into the unique offerings of this special place. #vicariouslytofino #stayandwander
silent auction
19 items are up for auction
Ends November 22nd at 11:59 pm.
FAQs
What type of beverages are you delivering
We’re offering Tofino Brewing Blonde Ale in 355 ml cans and Tofino Kombucha.
What is the price of admission?
The cost of admission is $10 per person, and $40 for groups of 4+ more. If you would like to donation more, you can do so here. Your support is essential to our organization. Thank you.
What can we expect from the feature presentation?
Our chapter coordinator Lilly Woodbury will be the event MC and will be sharing information about this year’s theme.
Short films from local filmmakers, and short films from other national and international filmmakers.
Interviews with film makers and special guests.
How many films will there be?
We are premiering 10 short films in a 2 hour long feature presentation.
Is this a fundraiser?
Yeah! Every year Surfrider Pacific Rim hosts this Short Film Festival as a fundraiser for our chapter. The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
Can I participate if I don’t live in the Pacific Rim region?
Definitely. Now that our festival is online, we invite everyone to participate regardless of where you live!