ATTEND The Third Annual 2024
BEACH BREAK FILM FESTIVAL
Spark, Thought, Talk, & Action
Life’s a Beach, Take a Break
Catch three days of feature films, exclusive screenings, panels, Q&A, special guests, events, shorts, and world premieres.
Compelling Reasons to Attend:
Diverse Film Selection
Experience a wide array of films, including independent features, documentaries, and shorts from talented filmmakers around the globe who have ties to California. For the full lineup, visit: www.bbffhmb.org
Networking Opportunities Meet and connect with industry professionals, filmmakers, and fellow film enthusiasts, fostering valuable relationships.
Experience the magic of the Coastside’s one and only Film Festival. Return home with a new watch list, tales to inspire others, and claim to fame.
Engaging Panels Participate in insightful discussions led by experts in the film industry, covering topics from filmmaking to distribution.
Join the conversation between American filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the acclaimed documentary Blackfish & Festival Feature Selection, The Grab, and the film’s Investigative Journalist Nathan Halverson
Support Independent Cinema Show your support for independent filmmakers by attending and celebrating their work, helping to promote creativity within the industry.
Let the Canary Sing from Director Alison Ellwood, the editor, and producer, known for Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place (2011), American High (2000), and Laurel Canyon (2020) Catch the chronicle of Cyndi’ Lauper’s ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations, featuring artists like Billy Porter, Boy George, & Patti LaBelle
Carol Doda Topless at the Condor from Directors Marlo McKenzie & Jonathan Parker Take a trip back to 1964, meet the first dancer in SF to go topless, and in the process, become a tourist attraction second only to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Festival World Premieres Witness the excitement of never-before-seen stories. Buy tickets to exclusive debuts.
Documentary Film: The Complete Trilogy: A Divine Journey Parts Two and Three from Director Annette King
- Music Videos: Postcards from the father/ son duo Steve & Dylan Gallup
Q&A Sessions Engage in interactive Q&A sessions with film directors, actors, and activists, providing a deeper understanding of the creative processes and stories behind their works.
Special Guests like:
- Wednesday Martin, Ph.D. ~ #1 NYT Bestseller, Author of Stepmonster & Primates of Park Avenue, Anthropologist, and Feminist
- Legendary Surfer & Filmmaker, Chris Bertish
Community Involvement Meet our neighbors and sponsors that make the festival possible. Participate in local initiatives and events, highlighting our joint commitment to expanding access to the arts in the Greater Northern California Bay area.
- Non-Profit Partner: Coastal Repertory Theatre
- Local Presenting Sponsor: Recology of the Coast
Cultural Exchange Experience films that reflect diverse cultures and viewpoints, promoting a rich dialogue about global issues through storytelling.
- Plastic People: join the discussion with folks from Sea Hugger and Recology of the Coast to discuss our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics
Fun & Festive Atmosphere
Enjoy a vibrant festival atmosphere filled with entertainment, festivities, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals with a shared passion for film.
- Indulge in libations provided by our friends at Half Moon Brewing Company & Barterra Winery (our guests are getting a taste of Jettywave… nice to be a filmmaker)
