The price of the perfect wave is greater than you think! Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary The Big Sea and Q&A with special guest screen writer Chris Nelson and director Lewis Arnold presented by Nordic Surfers Magazine, with the support of D_b_ and SurfEars. Doors open at 18:30 to the Panora foyer where The Big Sea ticket holders can grab a drink, mingle, meet the filmmakers and sponsors and prize draws. Welcome!

Surfing is killing it. This $10 billion global industry – built on a clean, green dream – has never been more popular. But surfing has a dirty secret, and people are dying.

From filmmakers Lewis Arnold and Chris Nelson, this essential award-winning documentary exposes surfing’s hidden links to 'Cancer Alley' and the devastating impact of the wetsuit world’s toxic addiction to Neoprene.

Combining stunning cinematography with insights from activists, environmentalists, scientists and industry insiders, this timely tale uses the lens of surfing to unwrap issues of environmental racism, social justice, corporate responsibility and greenwashing, exploring the power we have as individuals to effect change.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE BIG SEA:

"One of the most important outdoor films of all time." – Keme Nzerem, journalist & Channel 4 News presenter

"The film that changed an industry." – Ian Stewart, CMO Xcel Wetsuits

"A powerful piece of work." – Sir Jonathon Porritt, Environmentalist, Activist, Former Director Friends of the Earth

"A hugely important documentary linking toxic chemicals to the products that we use to play in the sea… For years we have shown that when people come together to campaign, real change can be made. As a surfing and watersports community, we have a real opportunity to drive change within the industry, leading the charge on phasing out Neoprene production." – Pete Lewis, Director of Fundraising at Surfers Against Sewage

"Beautifully made and outstandingly delivered – this is quite simply one of the most refreshingly crafted documentaries I’ve seen in a long time... a challenge to anyone, not least the brands, to make a change." – Will Rose, Led By Donkeys

"A very powerful and important documentary with robust investigative journalism and research. This exposé could be very important in shifting the industry towards alternatives." – Kendal Mountain Festival Director, Steve Scott

"The most focussed 70 minutes of environmental and social campaigning by surfers ever." – Chris Hines MBE, Surfers Against Sewage Co-Founder

"An extraordinary piece of work exploring environmental racism with the power to reframe the conversation and drive real, tangible change. If you think this film is just about wetsuits and surfing, you’re missing the point." – Matt Barr, Looking Sideways

"So powerful. So well told. So poetic. The engine-message-activism that drives the film is so important, but it's also very beautiful, with stellar, arresting cinematography." – Jamie Brisick, Award winning filmmaker

"Life or death journalism the like of which surfing has seldom seen." – Mike Lay, Editor Wavelength Magazine

FESTIVALS & AWARDS
BEST FILM: LONDON SURF / FILM FESTIVAL 2024 (November 2024 World Premiere)
BEST SOUNDTRACK: LONDON SURF / FILM FESTIVAL 2024
BEST CAMPAIGN: SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE AWARDS
BEST FILM: JERSEY SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION: KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION: IOFF SAN FRANCISCO 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION: CINEMAR KEIL 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION: PARIS SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION: BILBAO SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION: BREST SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION: HAVEN SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2025