# Event Details - **Event Name**: Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: The 2025 Save The Waves Film Festival is proud to host its Santa Cruz screening on July 11thAbout this EventSave The Waves Film Festival is proud to return to our hometown in Santa Cruz! Hosted at the Rio Theater on July 11th.What is “STWFF”?Save The Waves Film Festival is the world’s only international surf and environmental film fest. It’s a global film tour and fundraiser hosted by nonprofit Save The Waves Coalition.Since its creation in 2008, STWFF features inspiring nonfiction and documentary films on surf and water sports, travel and adventure, plus conservation and climate.Its lineup of short films this year feature surf breaks and stories from California, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Iceland, the Pacific Northwest, Australia and South Africa.Save The Waves Film Festival is a fundraiser for the Save The Waves Coalition and our conservation efforts to protect surf ecosystems. Every ticket purchase makes a difference!EVENING SCHEDULE6:30pm - Doors Open & Welcome7:10pm - Short Film Program Begins8:00pm - Intermission8:40pm - Feature film begins9:30pm - Wrap and End of EventFilms program and more info: Thank you to our sponsors at Finisterre, dryrobe, Rivian Foundation, Sandbar Solar, Rumpl, Surfer Magazine and Mountains Wave Marketing https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f57dd330-3499-11f0-9be3-8fa412d14dfd-rimg-w559-h740-dc101113-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/save-the-waves-film-festival-santa-cruz-ca/100001364916314439 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, nonprofit, sports, trips-adventures, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Cruz - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Rio Theatre - **lat**: 36.9800079 - **long**: -122.0104175 - **full address**: Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0a90022b2ed301daaa94df27f9a41d711c8155ab9dae9f802255a8d25b8c3bb8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc121514-gmir.jpg?v=1747649639 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA being held? - **A:** Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA takes place on Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 pm at Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA? - **A:** Tickets for Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA are priced at USD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral Admission 12 and under (Free)FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA? - **A:** Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA is organized by Save The Waves Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Save The Waves Film Festival - Santa Cruz, CA is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Cruz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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A California-based nonprofit, we work internationlly to protect the places we love.When you attend a Save The Waves event, you are directly contributing to our global environmental programs. Thank you for supporting our coastlines!Don't see the event you were looking for? Some STWFF stops may be door-only events. if you have any questions, please email info@savethewaves.org" } ] } ] ```