Aotearoa Surf Film Festival
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The Aotearoa Surf Film Festival (ASFF) is New Zealand’s annual touring surf film festival, founded in 2013 and built around surf culture, cinema, and environmental awareness. It is notable for bringing a curated mix of Kiwi and international surf feature films, documentaries, and short films to coastal communities across the country, making it a major showcase for surf storytelling in Aotearoa.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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