Amelia Island International Surf & Skate Film Festival
This festival will celebrate and elevate the power of surf and skate storytelling through cinema, music, and community culture.
Originally launched on Amelia Island, Florida in 2025, the festival is now looking to expand to filmmakers globally in 2026 and touring nationally, introducing two competition divisions, Surf Films and Skateboarding Films, with a mission to educate, inspire, and give back to the communities that fuel the culture.
Event Details
Date: June 21, 2026
Location: The Tigre Island Room
Specifics: The premiere event will feature screenings of top surf & skate films from around the world and the release of El Toro, produced by Southern Edge Studios. There will also be vendors and educational programming includes workshops, Q&As, and filmmaker panels, giving young creators hands-on learning opportunities.
Film Submissions: Films will be judged by a panel of surf legends, skate icons, and film professionals, ensuring credibility and recognition for emerging talent. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning filmmakers. Submissions will open in December.
Music: A live score performance by members of the Wu-Tang Clan and Gilberto’77 will take place during the release of El Toro which is a satirical surf-smuggling spoof produced by Southern Edge Studios, the film blends action, comedy, and world-class surfing in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Donations: A portion of proceeds supports Special Olympics Surfing and Friends of Fernandina Skatepark (helping build the Poe Pinson Skatepark).
Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship requests will open soon.
Sponsors receive:
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Global brand visibility
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Media coverage + press mentions.
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VIP access to premieres and performances.
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Philanthropic alignment with surf and skate nonprofits worldwide.
Stay tuned for more details....
