Stoking momentum for women’s surf coverage from all sides of the lens, join us for a stellar lineup of female creator-led panels and a curated selection of international shorts, photo projections, and film celebrating women in surf.

Gather ’round as several festival contributing photographers, filmmakers + athletes discuss the positive media evolution of women’s surfing, and the increase of water-inspired female photographers and filmers

Harmony by Shannon Hayes, starring Anne dos Santos

Featuring surfer Anne dos Santos and filmmaker Shannon Hayes — Harmony showcases a trip on a sailboat headed deep into the remote Pacific. Joined by musician, Ben Morgan and led by sailor, Mark Pitman, the film documents the journey of scoring empty waves and shows how different paths and passions can come together through a deep love of the ocean.

Shannon shares an exclusive screening and joins our panel to chat about the film making process behind this time capsule.

Ceibo: Maddy Meddings, Lucy Small, and Patcha Light

What is the cost of our consumption? It’s replacing the precious marine life in our oceans with plastic, poisoning our rivers and destroying communities as our demand for new technology escalates and our dependence on fossil fuels continues.

What can we learn from women in Ecuador where they are deeply connected to their landscapes and communities and where these impacts are felt first?

Ceibo follows surfers Pacha Light and Lucy Small who journey across Ecuador to learn from women how we can better coexist with our planet. From the land rights struggles of the Andes and the Amazon, to an Olympic surfer who has carved out a path for women, to the fight to protect the waters of the Galapagos Islands, Ceibo explores some of the most important struggles of our time. Along the way, Pacha untangles her own evolving identity as she reconnects with her Ecuadorian roots and embraces what it means to be Ecuadorian.

Ceibo is filmed and edited by Maddie Meddings, produced by Lucy Small and co-produced by Pacha Luque Light.

True Love: by Lea Mouazan, starring Claire Vandermeiren

‘True Love’ is a heartfelt exploration of Claire’s deep connection to surfing. Filmed last year in a place in Indonesia that holds a special place in Claire’s heart, the film captures the essence of surfing as more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. Through Lea’s lens, we experience the joy of riding waves, the spirit of adventure, and the deep connections formed with nature and community.

The film highlights how bringing presence to each surf session allows surfers to enter a flow state, which lies at the heart of what surfing is truly about. It’s not about being the best but about embracing the journey, letting the ocean guide you, and discovering the freedom and fun that comes with being in tune with the water. This film invites everyone to connect with the sea and find their own rhythm.

Plus much more!

Hosted by women’s surf journalist and author of the Bikini Collective book series, Kate McMahon, this evening celebrates female athletes on film, leading female film and photographers, and the positive rise of both in unison. Come along to support the next gen of female surf creators.

As this event contains film content that is unclassified, age restrictions apply. Viewing is restricted for patrons under 15 years unless accompanied by an adult.

Run Times:

6:10pm – Welcome

6:15pm – True Love Screening

6:31pm – First Panel

6:56pm – Harmony Screening

7:34pm – Second Panel

7:54pm – Ceibo Screening