The 9th annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival kicks off Saturday at the Doris Duke Theater inside the Honolulu Museum of Art.
This year’s festival focuses on big wave surfing following the running of “The Eddie” event earlier this year. Local surfers are also being highlighted with films featuring Clark Little, and Jerry Lopez, and the debut film ‘View from a Blue Room” from North Shore’s John-John Florence.
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Taylor Chang is the manager of Doris Duke Theater.
More information on the Surf Film Festival can be found at Honolulumuseum.orgby searching Doris Duke Theater.
WHEN: July 2-31
TICKETS: Regular screenings: $10 general admission, $8 museum members. Admission is free for kids 17 and under. Opening-night reception: $25, $20 museum members
INFO: 532-6097,
This year the museum is also pairing the surf fest with the growing HISK8Films Shorts Showcase, which includes a skateable sculpture at Spalding House.
ALSO: Hawaii Public Radio is hosting a Salon on Surfing on Tuesday, July 19th, from 5:30-7:30 in the Atherton Studio. In this partnership with The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities and the Honolulu Museum of Art, we'll explore the impact wave riding has had on Hawai'i's culture. The event is free, and reservations are recommended by calling (808) 955-8821 during business hours.
