09/18/2023 to 09/20/2023
The 12th annual Surfalorus Film Festival takes place September 18-20, 2023 on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This three-day celebration showcases the year's best surf films and takes place during the ESA Eastern Surfing Championship. Surfalorus shares great surf movies from award winning veterans to first-time filmmakers in a supportive and laid-back atmosphere. The festival's primary venue, Jennette's Pier, looks over one of the best breaks on the East Coast. Each evening begins with some tasty beverages, a few snacks, and some live music from notable East Coast bands. Surfalorus is presented by North Carolina Aquariums and is a partnership between Cucalorus and Dare Arts.
Schedule
Monday, September 18th:
Surfalorus Kickoff Party!
Nags Head, NC 27959
Savage Waters
How far would you go searching for something that may not exist?
A 19th century treasure-hunter’s journal inspires a captivating journey to seek out and surf a mythical, never-ridden wave in some of the most remote and dangerous waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
For renowned skipper, Matt Knight, sailing to unpredictable and uncharted regions is impossible to resist. As a lifelong thrill-seeker, he is constantly testing the limits of what’s possible, something world-class big wave surfer Andrew Cotton has also built his career on.
With family and friends, they board the beautiful catamaran Hecate and follow clues to this ‘perfect wave’, but not everything goes to plan, with serious injury and life-threatening challenges testing the crew’s resilience and attitudes towards risk.
SAVAGE WATERS, narrated by the legendary Charles Dance, boasts jaw-dropping cinematography, and follows remarkable protagonists, for whom living life to the full often means putting themselves in harm’s way.
Narrated by Charles Dance.
Tuesday, September 19th:
George Greenough 6-Pack
Jennette’s Pier
Join us as we screen six short classics from surf pioneer and innovator George Greenough. Greenough’s collaborator Peter Maguire, surfer, screenwriter and author of the nonfiction surf tome “Thai Stick,” will be on hand to discuss Greenough, his eccentricities and his genius.
NC Oyster Trail Workshop
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:00 PM EDT
Jennette’s Pier
NC Oyster Trail presentation with free oysters for all, featuring Tyler Hofe from Kinnakeet Oyster Company.
Piping Plover Shorts
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 7:00 PM EDT
Jennette’s Pier
Wednesday, September 20th:
Pearly Shells Block
September 20, 2023, 5:00 - 6:00 PM EDT
Jennette’s Pier
Closing Night Party & Awards Ceremony
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
Jennette’s Pier
Post-Screening Bonfire
Jennette’s Pier
