The Official selection short films for 2023 were decided by the festivals screening panel of surf industry personalities including Craig ‘CPL’ Levers, Gavin Bisman, Christy Prior and Amber Jones. Over 4 weeks of deliberation, the screening panel worked their way through 29 film submissions to decide on the official selection. A diverse mix of New Zealand and international surf films have been selected by the panel and is sure to amaze audiences with spectacular surfing, in depth documentaries and unique experiences. Feature films were invitation only.
OFFICIAL SELECTION FEATURES
Hail Mary – Ben Gulliver (USA)
OFFICIAL SELECTION SHORTS – SHORT FILM COMPETITION
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE – Finlay Woods (New Zealand)
A SURFY FILM – James Buchan (New Zealand)
SWAXXED – Dan Graham & Ben Mayhem (New Zealand)
GODDESSES – Morgan Maassen (USA)
SOMA SURF – Eduardo Vento (Africa)
RAW – Alijaz Babnik (Slovenia)
THE PHYSICS OF NOSERIDING – Lauren L. Hill (Australia)
BONUS
LIFE’S A TRIP – Elliot Paerata Reid & McKenzie Bowden (New Zealand)
FREE OUTDOOR SCREENINGS (TAKAPUNA & WHANGAMATĀ)
The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez – Stacy Peralta (USA)
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ASFF Shorts
