The London Surf / Film Festival is proud to announce that the National Trust will once again be Presenting Partners for the London Surf / Film Festival Shorties contest.
“Short films have a strong tradition within modern surf culture; they’re a creative outlet for sharing stories and inspiring stoke,” says London Surf / Film Festival Creative Director Demi Taylor. “As surfers, the environment is integral to our story. The National Trust works hard on our behalf, often behind the scenes, to conserve and protect nearly 10 per cent of our coastline across England, Wales and Northern Ireland so we are thrilled to be working with the charity once again.”
While the main festival is open to all entries, The Shorties short film contest is open exclusively to surf filmmakers from or based in Britain and Ireland. “The Shorties is a way for us to celebrate the short film and support the wealth of surf filmmaking talent that is coming from our shores,” says Festival Director Chris Nelson. Until 26th August filmmakers are invited to submit their 5 minute shorts that explore all aspects and angles of surfing and surf culture through documentary, stop-frame, animation or anything in between. The best submissions will be selected for screening as part of the 2012 London Surf / Film Festival programme and judged in the category of LS/FF Shortie of the Year by the screening panel, comprised of some of the most influential names in surfing.
“It’s a real opportunity for homegrown talents to flex their creative muscles on the world stage,” says Chris Nelson. “Last year’s winning Shortie ‘Uncommon Ideals’ by Chris McClean and Mark Waters made an impact globally, going on to scoop up numerous awards as well as nominations in both the Surfer Poll and international Vimeo Awards.” The screening panel includes Robyn Davies, former women’s British number one who now works for the National Trust.
“The National Trust is major provider in the outdoors. It’s not just about being active, it’s about enjoying being surrounded by the natural environment which the Trust provides by the bucket-load” says Dan “Mole” Joel, National Trust Surf Ambassador. “For me there is no better way of enjoying nature than by harnessing Mother Nature herself and enjoying the view from the waves.”
The London Surf / Film Festival
11-14 October 2012 sees the 2nd London Surf / Film Festival hit the UK bringing to the capital 4 nights of international surfing’s hottest releases, underground hits, independent features and premieres, as well as the pick of short film productions from Britain and Ireland’s surf filmmakers. Showcasing film, art, photography, commentary and design from international waveriding’s most exciting creative’s, the festival is a celebration of the cream of contemporary surf culture. www.londonsurffilmfestival.com
