OUR MISSION
The North Sea Surf Film Festival will deliver a programme that provides a platform for talented local creatives, alongside globally renowned filmmakers.
We’re establishing an inclusive, inspirational and memorable film event that reflects contemporary North Sea surf culture.
As we create this brand-new festival from the ground up, our surfing community will be at the very heart of it.
meet the crew
Lewis Arnold, Festival Director - A lifelong North Sea surfer, Lewis is a multi-award-winning surf photographer and filmmaker and Director of the acclaimed feature documentary ‘The Big Sea’ https://thebigsea.org/
Tom Bing, Festival Director - Surfer, skateboarder, traveller and creative practitioner, Tom is the maker of Waterbear Networks 'Out of Step' and editor of Patience Surf 'Zine, Tom has been active in the promotion of grassroots surf culture in the North East for over a decade.
Sally McGee, Festival Director - Sal is a surfer, activist, writer, community leader, Finisterre Ambassador and founder of Yonder. She is a leading female voice in the UK surf world and works on the ground to increase exposure, inclusion and equity within our industry.
