Brest Surf Film Festival

Surf on the big screen in Brest

Created in 2017, the Brest Surf Film Festival (BSFF) quickly established itself as the first international surf film festival in the Greater West. Every year in May, the festival takes over Océanopolis, the national center for scientific culture dedicated to the oceans, for four days and four nights of screenings, meetings, and activities centered around surf and oceanic culture.

Films from around the world

The festival selects the best surf film productions from around the world: documentaries, fiction, adventure, and travel films. Directors and artists are invited to present their works and interact with the public. An international film call is launched each year via the FilmFreeway platform, attracting productions from all continents.

Much more than a film festival

Beyond the screenings, the BSFF offers numerous daytime activities: guided surf sessions, stand-up paddleboarding, yoga on the beach, workshops on marine environment awareness, and meetings with professional athletes. The evenings are filled with concerts and DJ sets at Océanopolis, creating a unique festive atmosphere blending cinema, sport, and music.

A commitment to the ocean

The festival is part of a strong environmental approach, in partnership with the French Office for Biodiversity and Océanopolis. The selected films often address issues of ocean protection, marine biodiversity, and sustainable development. The BSFF raises public awareness about the preservation of the marine environment while celebrating surf culture and board sports.

An exceptional setting in Brest

Located in the heart of Océanopolis, the national center for scientific culture dedicated to the oceans, the festival benefits from a unique setting in Europe. The Moulin Blanc marina, with its beach and nautical facilities, allows for a combination of film screenings and sports activities. Brest, an oceanic city par excellence, offers an ideal environment for a festival that places the ocean at the center of all attention.