International Surf Film Festival

International Surf Film Festival: Open-Air Surf Cinema

Since 2004, the International Surf Film Festival in Anglet has been the global meeting point for surf cinema. Created by Bruno Delaye, this unique festival screens the year's best productions on giant outdoor screens, on the beaches of La Chambre d'Amour, with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.

A Unique Festival in the World

The International Surf Film Festival is recognized as the largest surf film festival in the world. For four days at the end of August, it attracts directors, professional surfers, and enthusiasts from all over the globe. Screenings take place at two venues:

• Esplanade des Docteurs Gentilhe (La Chambre d'Amour): Evening screenings on a giant screen facing the ocean, from 9:30 PM to midnight
• Espace de l'Océan: Daytime screenings, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Seven Awards Presented

An international jury composed of personalities from the surf and media world watches the entire selection and awards seven prizes during the closing ceremony. These awards cover the different categories of surf films: feature film, short film, documentary, action film, innovation, and audience award.

More Than Just a Film Festival

The International Surf Film Festival is not limited to screenings:

• Partner Village: Stands from surf brands, artisans, and players in surf culture
• Exhibitions: Photography, painting, and art related to surf culture
• Concerts: Live music on screening evenings
• Meet-and-Greets: Exchanges with directors and professional surfers

A Free and Popular Event

Admission to the entire festival is completely free, in keeping with the spirit of sharing and openness that characterizes surf culture. This free admission allows for a large and diverse audience, from surf enthusiasts to families on vacation on the Basque Coast.

La Chambre d'Amour, a Natural Setting

The choice of La Chambre d'Amour as the screening location is no coincidence. This iconic site in Anglet, between cliffs and sandy beaches, offers a spectacular natural setting for open-air screenings. Spectators settle in facing the ocean, with their feet in the sand, to discover the best surf films of the year.