May 13th, 2009

The 2009 NYSFF will be held September 25 to 27, 2009 for a second year in a row at the world famous Tribeca Cinemas, NYC

May 12th, 2009

Want to know where you can get that awesome flick you saw last year? Support our filmmakers and buy the film direct at the NYSFF DVD Store Click here to check out the online store

April 27th 2009

NYSFF will host a special screening of Bruce Browns THE ENDLESS SUMMER (1964) as a part of the 2009 festival program. Now in its second year, the New York Surf Film Festival is proud to continue the tradition of providing New York City audiences the opportunity to view timeless cult classic surf films alongside the latest releases from independent surf filmmakers.
Both directed and written by Bruce Brown, THE ENDLESS SUMMER is the search for the perfect wave. On any day of the year it is summer somewhere in the world. Bruce Browns color film highlights the adventures of two young American surfers, Robert August and Mike Hynson who follow this everlasting summer around the world. Their unique expedition takes them to Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii and California. Share their experience as they search the world for the perfect waves which may be forming just over the next horizon.
Click here for the full press release

March 25th 2009

The New York Surf Film Festival is proud to announce the official 2009 Screening Panel. Comprised of international and local surfers with a wide range of credentials, the panel of editors, filmmakers, artists, shapers and shop owners will judge the NYSFF 2009 Official Selections in the categories of Best Feature Length Film and Best Short Length Film. The Viewer Choice Award will be voted by the audience during the weekend of the festival.
Click here for a full list of judges

January 27th 2009

2009 Submissions open! The New York Surf Film Competition is open to independently produced feature-length and short films in the surf genre. In order to be considered for the Festival Film Competition for U.S and International films, submitted films must have been completed after July 2008. The running time for features must be greater than 30 minutes. Short films under 30 minutes in length are eligible for participation in the Short Film Program. Submissions open from January 5 to May 31st, 2009
Click here for submission form, rules, and guidelines