Coast-inspired creativity comes to the capital this autumn as the inaugural London Surf / Film Festival takes place at London’s iconic Riverside Studios from 13-15 October.

The London Surf / Film Festival promises three nights of the surfing world’s hottest releases, independent features, short films, and UK premieres, celebrating the cream of contemporary surf culture.

A major part of the festival is the Shorties short film contest presented by coast custodians the National Trust. It’s a huge opportunity for home grown talent to tell their surf stories, with the longlist showing on the festival website before the best of the creatives get picked for screening at the festival by a panel of judges and public votes (until 12 Sep). Give a shout for your favourite at www.londonsurffilmfestival.com/shorts-contest and keep an eye out for the winner of Shortie of the Year, who’ll also have their work premiered in New York in association with SMASH as well as in Canada as part of the Canadian Surf Film Festival.

For line up and ticket sales announcements check www.londonsurffilmfestival.com and www.riversidestudios.co.uk