A new nationwide tour bringing powerful stories of surf, resilience, and community will be stopping at three Cornish venues next week.

UK Surf Cinema, a grassroots project founded by filmmaker and surfer Theo Cockrean, has launched its first-ever national tour - bringing three acclaimed surf films to the silver screen this autumn.

What started as a small surf-film night in Bristol has swelled into a celebration of surfing culture. The tour will be stopping at The Poly in Falmouth on Tuesday, November 4 (7pm to 9pm), Newquay Lighthouse Cinema on Thursday, November 6 (7.30pm to 9.30pm) and St Ives Royal Cinema on Friday, November 7 (7.45pm to 9.45pm).

Theo believes the selected films show surfing in a new light by going beyond the typical “surf edit.”

He added: “They’re films with heart that connect people, not just for the thrill of watching people catch epic waves, but for the shared love of the ocean, kinship, and culture with each exploring the personal connections, challenges, and triumphs found in and around the sea.”

On the lineup will be:

Filmed by Kristian Kane and Lewis Carter, it follows Jock over a five-year period as he’s forced away from his surfing obsession and his family. The result is a film about compassion, the power of surfing on mental and physical well-being, and finding out what truly matters in life.

From her mother noticing her skin was unusually salty at birth leading to a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis to Alice becoming the first woman in Ireland to capture surfing from the water and a female perspective.

In the 1970s the pair set out on a wild adventure to Gran Canaria with six rolls of Super 8 Film and they came back with a one-of-a-kind archive of what they describe as ‘paradise on earth’.

After a sold-out run of events in Bristol, Theo has decided to take the showcase on the road to share these captivating stories of both modern and historic surfing in UK and Ireland. Theo grew up far from the UK’s obvious surfable coastline in Buckinghamshire, discovering surfing on a family holiday to St Ives Bay at age nine.

“I fell in love with surfing instantly, and suddenly our family holidays became about being at the beach and catching waves,” he recalls.

He studied film at the School of Film and Television in Falmouth, combining his creative ambitions with his love of the sea, and now works across multiple productions, including Antiques Roadshow, Bake Off and international events such as the Olympics and FIFA Club World Cup.

Each event will also showcase the heart and humanity behind surf filmmaking, with £1 from every ticket donated to The Wave Project, a surf-therapy charity supporting young people through the power of the ocean.

Tim Trythall from The Wave Project said: “Theo was originally a volunteer with The Wave Project in West Cornwall, so it feels really special to see that connection grow. For us, this partnership is about people coming together around a shared love of the sea.

“We work with NHS services, schools and families to offer a safe, supportive space at the beach and every ticket sold and story shared will support young people so they can build confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging through surfing. What’s special is that it’s not about performance or being “good” at surfing, it’s about connection, joy and self-belief.”

The tour will visit the length and breadth of the UK aiming to bring together local surf communities, environmental advocates, and film lovers for an evening of storytelling, connection, and inspiration.

Theo concluded: “UK Surf Cinema is for anyone who has ever felt the draw of the sea. Whether you’re a die-hard surfer, a weekend wave catcher, or simply someone inspired by the ocean. We hope that audiences leave feeling inspired by the outdoors and connected to the ocean, no matter how often they step into it,” The touring festival organiser Theo adds.

UK Surf Cinema is backed by Wavelength Surf Magazine, Surfing England, and the Welsh Surfing Federation.

Full listings and tickets are available at uksurfcinema.com.