Submissions for our 2025 tour are OPEN.

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All kiwi and international surf filmmakers are welcome, and we would love to see professional, amateur and first-time filmmakers submit. Films must celebrate the art of wave-riding in all its diversity, simple as that.

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We like to keep submission as simple as possible. No fees and simple digital film delivery. 

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KEY DATES:

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•  Call for submissions open: September 2024

•  Close of submissions: Monday December 2nd 2024 

•  Official selection announced: Monday 3rd February 2025

•  Aotearoa Surf Film Festival Tour: Mid Feb – Mid April 2025

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2024 AWARDS CATEGORIES & WINNERS

No film festival would be complete without awards! 

• Photo Warehouse ‘Best Kiwi Film, Presented by Canon & Photo Warehouse’: $1,000 NZD Cash & $2,000 Canon voucher for 2024 Winner: ‘Wai Is The Yang’ – Directed by Chris Clark

• ‘Most Environmentally Conscious Film’ supported by Patagonia: $1000 Patagonia voucher (NZD value) 2024 Winner: ‘Beard Goat, A Goat Shed Creation’ – Directed by Fernando Jara

• Yeti Presents: ASFF People Choice Award: Massive Yeti Prizepack 2024 Winner: ‘Over The Undertow’ – Directed by Cassia Walton & Lauren Crerar

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For any questions, feel free to contact us or follow our Instagram account for all updates regarding the 2025 festival.