SDSFF 2013 SCHEDULE OF RADNESS.

SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2013 SCHEDULE OF RADNESS

MAY 8 -12, 2013

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8^TH – SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2013 VIP PARTY
Stoked to announce the return of the SDSFF and to kick it off with our meet and greet party for SDSFF 2013 Filmmakers, Press and Nautilus Pass holders alike.
On tap for the evening is the World-Premiere of BONZER: THE MOTHERSHIP by the Campbell Brothers and the launch of the Matt Beard’s ART WOMP: the blending of live art and music from Matt Beard, Joe Hodnicki and Skye Walker and photography by Gage Hingeley.
It all must been seen to believe.
7:00-10:00pm
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Music guest: THE SALINE SOLUTIONS
*Food and beverages provided
*Nautilus Pass holders only
Location: Surfindian


THURSDAY, MAY 9TH - SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2013 OPENING NIGHT

7:00-10:30pm: (SET 1)
THE HEART AND SEA – Nathan Oldfield

Shorts:
NEW ENGLAND BLOOD - Dylan Ladds and Ryan Scura
THE PRESENT MOMENT - Will Suto
OF SOULS + WATER: THE WARRIOR - Skip Armstrong

*Filmmaker Q&A
*Music guest: TBA
*Food and beverages provided
* After-party at the Griffin

Tickets: $20/salty, $10/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

FRIDAY MAY 10^TH - LOCALS AND LEGENDS EVENING

6:00-9:00pm: (SET 2)
THE WAVERIDER - Karl Lear

BOOTLEG - Joel Tudor and George Trimm

Short:  

STOKEFEST - Andrew Quinn

*Filmmaker Q&A
*Music THE RED FOX TAILS
*Food and beverages provided
Tickets: $15/salty, $7/grom

Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

9:00-11:00pm: (SET 3)

SONS OF BEACHES ’72 - Glenn Blight

Shorts:

THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING BIG - Doug Walker

1964 - Mike Bromley

PROCRASTINATION - David Archer
*Filmmaker Q&A
* Legends in attendance
*Food and beverages provided
* After-party at the Griffin

Tickets: $15/salty, $7/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

SATURDAY, MAY 11^TH - BIG WAVE SATURDAY
9:00 am- 12:00 noon: SDSFF STOKEFEST AND BEACH CLEAN-UP
HOOTS AND SHAKAS while you ride the most incredible alternative surf craft and help clean up the beach.  Giveaways and prizes will be handed out by the SDSFF crew.
Sponsored by our good friends at H20 Trash Patrol
*Food and beverages provided
Location: Cardiff Campgrounds
*FREE TO THE PUBLIC

2:00-4:00pm: (SET 4)

ALASKA SESSIONS - Frederick Dickerson and Matthew McNeil

Short:

RIVER RUN - Dirk Brandts
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Food and beverages provided

Tickets: $10/salty $5/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

4:00-6:00pm: (SET 5)

STORM SURFERS: OVERCOMING THE COW BOMBIE - Christopher Nelius and Justin McMillan

Shorts:

THE DIAMOND LIGHT WAS IN MY EYES - Phillip Mansfield

SETTING SUNSETS - Gene Sung
THE SWELL - Rocky Romano
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Food and beverages provided
Tickets: $10/salty, $5/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

6:00-9:00pm: (SET 6)

ISOLATED - Justin LePera

Shorts:

ADVENTURE TIME - Jack Chellemi

DANIELLE BURT: CHAPTER TWO - Chris Grant
Music guest: MONTALBAN QUINTET
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Food and beverages provided

Tickets: $15/salty, $7/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

9:00-11:00pm: (SET 7)

Sine Qua Non: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BIG WAVE SURFING WITH GREG LONG - Richard Yelland

Bending Colours - Kai Neville
Shorts:

Step N’ Soul - Toma Jablon

Built to Ride – Vol.1 - Andy Miller and Robin Moore
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Food and beverages provided
* After-party at the Griffin

Tickets: $15/salty, $7/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

SUNDAY, MAY 12^TH - GROMS BRING YOUR MOMS
All screenings are free to Moms on Mother’s Day when accompanied by a ticketed family member.

11:00am- 1:00pm LOCAL LEGENDS SHAPING DEMO
Bring the whole family and come check out what really goes into the making of our beautiful surf craft.   Expert shapers will be on hand to answer any and all questions about their art and passion. 
*Food and beverages provided
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed
*FREE TO THE PUBLIC

1:00-3:00pm: (SET 8)

Surfing & Sharks - Julian Watson
*Special Guest Great White Expert Q&A

Shorts:

Ricky Whitlock: L-1, T-12 - Timothy A. Ryan

Away - Elisa Bates

Much Better Now - Simon Griesser and Phillip Comarella

Boys to Men: 100 Wave Challenge - Tim Ryan
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Food and beverages provided

Tickets: $10/salty, $5/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

3:00-5:00pm: (SET 9)
Lakey Peterson – Zero to 100 - Aaron Lieber

Shorts:

Strength & Grace - Heather Hudson

Party Mix - Hayley Gordon

Leah Dawson - Jordan Miller
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Food and beverages provided

Tickets: $10/salty, $5/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

5:00-7:00pm: (SET 10)
THE ENDLESS WINTER: A VERY BRITISH SURF MOVIE - Matt Crocker and James Dean

Shorts:

NORTH - Mikey DeTemple

BEYOND THE SCARS - Chris McClean

EXPERIMENTING WITH DESIGN - Joseph Ryan
*Filmmaker Q&A
*Food and beverages provided

Tickets: $10/salty, $5/grom
Location: Bird’s Surf Shed

7:00-10:00pm: SDSFF AWARDS CEREMONY AND CLOSING NIGHT CELEBRATION (SET 11- CLEAN UP SET)
INTENTIO - Loic Wirth

Shorts:

SHVDE - Derek Dunfee

ALE PONZANELLI & MATT CALVANI - Luca Merli
THE FRUITS OF DYSTOPIA - Cyrus Sutton

THE SHAPER - Jeremy Joyce, Rich Pearn and Rob Lockyear
*Filmmaker Q&A
*ART WOMP - Live Art and Music Blend with Matt Beard and Likwefi

*Food and beverages provided

Tickets: $15/salty, $7/grom

For more info:
www.sandiegosurffilmfestival.com

THE SDSFF SCREENING PANEL

Going coconuts with Cori Schumacher The SDSFF is stoked that Cori is part of our amazing screening panel. The three-time world longboard champ not only walks the nose like nobody's business, but she is also a staunch supporter of grassroots movements. She pens her musings on life, culture, surfing and social activism on her blog State of Flux Cori www.corischumacher.com is a true soul surfer and has amazing style and grace in and out of the water. Hoots & Shakas.

MATT BEARD/ 2013 SDSFF FEATURED ARTIST

MATT BEARD...

...every time I think of these two words, I smile. 
Much like flight confirmation, sheet glass and all-you-can-eat-sushi buffet.

In related news, the SDSFF is proud to welcome Matt as our featured artist for upcoming 2013 SDSFF this May 8-12th at Bird's Surf Shed in beautiful San Diego, Ca.

Why did we choose Matt Beard for the highly-coveted job of featured artist and art director for the 2013 SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL? (Upon reading this, Matt Beard learns that he is also now art director.)
Simply, because Matt could be the greatest artist alive today. 
Here is some proof:

And if that isn't enough, introducing 2013 SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL ARTWORK...

"Yes, I bet my shoes he is the greatest but I would love to see him in a cage match with Damian Fulton." - George Greenough

So, come down to the 2013 SDSFF and ascertain for yourself whether Matt Beard is the greatest living artist or accept George Greenough's word on it.
Matt and a few special guests will be kicking off the 2013 SDSFF with a live art/music presentation at the SDSFF VIP Filmmaker and Press Party Wednesday, May 8th at Surfindian in Pacific Beach.
(Nautilus pass holders only.  For more info: www.sandiegosurffilmfestival.com)

Matt Beard just opened up his beautiful new gallery in Eureka so if you are in the neighborhood please go check it out.
336  Grotto St.
Eureka, Ca.
95501
Or his website for more inspiration.
http://mattbeardart.com/

SUPPORT ART!
PMK

Cuts and Grooves The making of the SDSFF block print

Cuts and Grooves - a video outlining all the processes in the creation of the San Diego Surf Film Festival logo. The video is Joe Hodnicki carving and pressing the artist proof which is mounted along with the block which has been coated in resin for a one-of-a-kind piece of history, which will be for sale at the festival and only 20 prints off this block will also be available at the event.

SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL TRAILER

SDSFF promo video by Gage Hingeley

 Thank you Gage Hingeley for submitting a SDSFF promo video! We invite everyone to join in on the fun and do a promo video for SDSFF. Contact us about it to get the logos and you could win a SDSFF event pass and get yours shown at the festival!

SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL EMERGING FILMMAKER: GAGE HINGELEY

THE SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO ENCOURAGE EMERGING FILMMAKERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS AND WILL ASSIST THEM IN ANYWAY POSSIBLE. OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS WE WILL BE PROFILING THE NEXT GENERATION AND HOPE THAT YOU TOO WILL BE INSPIRED TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS.

GAGE HINGELEY

How would you describe your filmic style?

I don't really have a specific word or phrase to describe my filmic style. I shoot what interests me and what I feel will be interesting to others. I don't leave my house with a specific idea in mind it just sort of all flows and ideas come to my mind as I go along.

Do you prefer photography or filmmaking and why?

I wouldn't say I prefer either one more then the other. There is things in both I really love. With photography you are implementing as much as you can into one frame and all you have is that one image of that moment. But that one picture can mean so much because it will bring back memories in the years to come and you can share it with many people. With filmmaking, I love it because you can't hide any imperfections. I don't have much to say about filmmaking but I just think its very pure and every moment that you are filming you are very connected with your surroundings. You tend to walk by many interesting things because you are not open to the things around you and when you are filming you need to open your senses and I love that about filming. And photography is the same way. I could say I loved filmmaking more then photography, but that would probably be just because I filmed and edited that day. Keeping a balanced proportion of each is what I like to do because they are both so great.

What inspires me?

What inspires me is the fact that I know, in this huge world, that there is unexplored landscapes and undiscovered surf waiting to be documented and I want to be the person to do that. It may not just be landscapes or surf, it can be anything that interests me through my travels and experiences and even could be something I just see walking down the street. I don't categorize my self into any film or photography category and this keeps me open to all my surroundings. To know that this is a huge world and there is so many hidden gems drives me to try and search for those perfect moments or perfect places to document with my photography and filmmaking.

Who are the people that you draw your style from?

One photographer that really intrigues me is Chris Burkard. His work is so beautiful and he amazes me with every single shot he takes. His photos are very......hmm... well they always don't seem to take part in all of the hype in the surf industry and have a laid back, creative, undiscovered feel to all of them and that's what I love about his work. Morgan Maassen is also a huge inspiration when it comes to my photography because he takes a lot of photos that I have never seen anything like it. They are all so surprising and artsy and they inspire me to go out and shoot photos. As far as inspiration from filmmakers, I would have to say I can't name any specific names. I try to implement different styles and create videos as best as I can. Once, PMK mentioned to me about "human condition" and I have been stuck on that thought ever since and I am looking forward to the future and I want to delve deeper into my videos and just not scratch the surface and uncover what might not be realized by some people.

What is your role with the SDSFF?

I would have to say, promoter, filmer, and editor. I just think that the SDSFF is a great thing and its really promoting many talented filmmakers.
(I don't know what to really call my role) - Interviewer's note: I do, Gage's role is vital. He is part of the new breed of filmmakers that is going to inspire future generations. Gage is talented beyond his years and we at the SDSFF are proud that he is part of team and will encourage Gage, and others, to reach their potential. I am constantly blown away at what these younger filmmakers come up with and as the old guys it is our responsibility to help them down the right path. -PMK

What was your biggest hurdle and what advice would you give to people just starting out?

Biggest hurdle, I wouldn't say I have had any significant hurdles that really have stood out to me. With photography and filmmaking it has only brought me positive things. I have been so happy doing all of this and I really enjoy creating images to share with others and I will continue to do so for a very long time. Advice: Shoot, film, shoot, film and so on. You can research as many hours as you want, but the most important thing is that you need to go out and actually grab your camera and film or snap some photos!
Fin

Thank you Gage.
For more of his work, please visit his website and you will understand exactly what I am talking about.
http://gagehingeley.com/