August 2025 Florida Surf Film Festival

— Honoring the Life and Legacy of Filmmaker Greg Browning —

Daytona Beach, FL — The Florida Surf Film Festival (FSFF) is proud to present its third-quarter event on Friday, August 23, 2025, at the Daytona State News‑Journal Center. The centerpiece of the evening will be the East Coast Premiere of , an intimate documentary by Greg Browning and Scott Smith, featuring surfing phenom Tatiana Weston‑Webb.

This special screening is dedicated to the memory of Greg Browning, who passed away earlier this year. A beloved figure in the surf community, Greg was a celebrated surfer, filmmaker, father, and friend. A Marble in the Jar stands as a moving tribute to his storytelling brilliance, deep empathy, and unwavering love for surfing and family.

Greg’s surf career began in the 1990s as a standout member of Taylor Steele’s Momentum Generation. He transitioned from professional surfer to a prolific filmmaker, directing and producing numerous iconic surf films and media for Body Glove and beyond. His gift for weaving stunning visuals with heartfelt narrative left a lasting impact on the world of surf cinema.

Joining us to honor his memory are Scott Smith, co-director and longtime collaborator, and Parker Browning, Greg’s son, who continues his father’s work with integrity and spirit.

· (38 min) — Film by Will Bendix & Alan Van Gysen, chronicling surfers chasing waves and wildlife during South Africa’s legendary sardine migration.

· (20 min) — Directed by Jon Aspuru, this short captures Madagascar’s remote surf spots and rich island culture.

· (12 min) — Directed by Stephen Lawrence, Senior Creative Director at ESPN, this film tells the story of Alo Slebir, a Northern California construction worker who tackled a potential 100‑foot wave—now being called possibly the first of its kind.

· Tides of Time (5 min) — A poetic reflection on permanence in a disposable world, directed by Gregory Mignard & Yoann Renambot. (Trailer links were not discovered during our search.)

Event Schedule — August 23, 2025

5:00 PM – Doors Open

6:00 PM –

· Welcome & Commencement — John Brooks, Festival Director

· Ride of a Lifetime (12 min)

· The Red Island (20 min)

· Riding the Sardine Run (38 min)

· Raffle — Prizes from Roark, Globe, Creatures of Leisure

8:45 PM –

· Tides of Time (5 min)

· A Marble in the Jar (80 min)

· Raffle — Prizes from Roark, YETI, Cronin Surfboards

Tickets are available at www.floridasurffilmfestival.com. We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable night celebrating surf cinema.

Presenting Sponsors: Monster Energy; Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation (The "Endless Summer" license plate here in Florida, also Podcast Presenting Sponsor)

Principal Partners: Atlantic Center for the Arts; Brown & Brown Insurance; Florida Virtual School; OluKai; Radical Law Firm (aka Wagner The Lawyer Dude); Rivian; Roark; Sun Bum; Volusia County; YETI

Major Partners: Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery; Brian Layman Wealth Management; Café Verde; Cap’n Lu’s; Clancy’s Cantina; Cronin Surfboards; Globe Footwear; Kembali Board Shack; Persimmon Hollow; Red Dog Surf Shop; Waverii

Local Partners: All Aboard Storage; Beachside Tavern; Biological Consulting Services; Daytona Climbing Company; Daytona Drywall & Plaster; Dr. Phil Stephens at MyEyeDr; Halifax Area Properties; Indian River Community Foundation; Kaye Acoustics; Kula Yoga; LunDev Homes; Neighborhood Scoop; Oceans of Hope Foundation; Pura Vida Bracelets; Solento Organic Tequila; Stephanie Stallard–Realtor; Thornton Park Dental Arts; White Claw

Media Partners: Surfline; The Surfer’s Journal; Surf Splendor Podcast Network; Beach Grit; The SurfNetwork; American Surf Magazine; Encyclopedia of Surfing

Info: Scott Smith is a filmmaker, photographer, and lifelong ocean enthusiast. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s film production program, Scott began his career in 2008 as a video producer for Body Glove, where he spent a decade creating dynamic content for the iconic watersports brand. Today, he brings the same creative energy to PADI, the world’s leading scuba diving certification agency. Specializing in short films, branded content, commercials, and water-based cinematography, Scott is known for his technical versatility and storytelling flair.

Host or Publisher Florida Surf Film Festival presented by Monster Energy