From Friday September, 25
to Sunday, September 27, 2020,
at Seebad Luzern.
Besides carefully selected surf documentaries from Switzerland and all over the world, there’s going to be an exhibition of several artists. Also planned are concerts, discussions with film directors and main protagonists, as well as restaurant and bar services. Come and be part of the second edition !
Awards
✦ Best Feature Film ✦ Best Short Film ✦
✦ Best Cinematography ✦ Best Screenplay ✦ Best Soundtrack ✦
✦ Viewers‘ Choice – Best Swiss Surf Clip ✦
Crew
We are a bunch of freelancing, creative spirits, connected by the passion for the ocean, film, art and surf culture — If we don’t answer your e-mail straight away, we are probably in the water!
Presenter
Anna Unternährer
A surfboard, an Italian coffee maker and a laptop are all it takes to make Anna feel at home anywhere in the world. Currently based in Switzerland to get her Master’s degree, she will provide you with the latest news about SSFF.
Graphics + Photo
Thomas Bonderf
One foot on a ski, the other one on a surfboard, Thomas currently pursues different design and photo projects — final destination: most likely the sea. He created not only the graphic design parts of the festival, but he will also capture the best moments of SSFF with his camera.
Founder + Curator
Alena Ehrenbold
Beside missing air planes, hunting the best waves in the world and a lot of creative day dreaming, Alena writes and directs surf movies. Currently traveling the globe as a free surfer, she will do a stop at her home town to present you a very fine selection of surf movies at SSFF.
Web
Design
Thomas Hess
When you see a light blue VW T2 driving towards SSFF it’s most likely Thomas. He works as a graphic and web designer at Noople and when he has time off his favorite thing to do is a coastal road trip.
Jury 2020
Theresa Strack
Head of Content at Mediafisch
Actress, film director, film producer and lifecoach CIS
Theresa’s second home is Hawaii – Aloha!
Martin Suter
Martin Suter 2x European Wake Surfing Champion, 2x Swiss Ocean Surfing Champion, 4x Swiss Pool Surfing Champion, 4x Swiss Wake Surfing Champion – BOOM! During summer Martin lives in Switzerland, the winters he spends in Indonesia.
Vanja Pakask
ISA judge and Bremgarten River Surfing Local Self employed graphic designer and visual communicator Vanja lives her life between homeland and wanderlust.
Ariella Käslin
Former Gymnast: European Champion, Vice World Champion, 5th at Olypmic Games
BSc in Sports Science and Psychology
Ariella is a REAL sports talent – rocking a surf board, no problem!