Bilbao Surf Film Festival invited to the lectures on surfing given by the University of Cantabria

Within the framework of an interesting Summer Course on surfing, given by the University of Cantabria, a special day has taken place with the outstanding participation of the Bilbao Surf Film Festival and its representative Alberto Urrutia.

Bilbao, July 26, 2023. The course, which seeks to delve into the history and culture of surfing, attracted surfing enthusiasts and film fans alike. The University of Cantabria, renowned for its commitment to education and the promotion of cultural activities, did not hesitate to count on the renowned surf film festival to enrich the experience of the attendees.

Alberto Urrutia, representative of the Bilbao Surf Film Festival, offered the audience his knowledge on the transmission of surfing in the history of cinema. During his presentation, which took place on the morning of Thursday, July 20, 2023, Urrutia shared details on how surfing has been represented on the big screen over time and how its transmission through film has evolved.

Attendees had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the early moments of surfing in cinema and explore the key films that have left a mark on surf culture. Urrutia also highlighted the importance of surf documentaries in spreading the passion for this sport and lifestyle, and how cinema has contributed to popularize surfing throughout the world.

The Bilbao Surf Film Festival, known for its commitment to promoting surf culture through cinema, wanted to leave its mark on the Summer Course at the University of Cantabria. The combination of the academy with the practical and artistic experience of the festival enriched the understanding and appreciation of surfing as a sport, lifestyle and form of artistic expression.

This special event demonstrates the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and cultural organizations to enrich education and the learning experience. The Bilbao Surf Film Festival thanks the University of Cantabria for its invitation and its commitment to disseminate the importance of surfing in the cultural and sporting fields.

More info about the course of the Univeristy of Cantabria

Surfing is a physical activity that captivates the attention of practitioners and observers due to the direct relationship that unites the practitioner with the sea and nature, endowing the act of surfing with magic and mystery, but also virtuosity and art to great surfers. and athletes. Thus, the evolution of surfing to become a mass social phenomenon that is practiced by millions of surfers and that invades the economic, social, cultural and political sectors, makes this sport an object of desire and interest for many people. This situation invites surfing to be practised, understood and studied from multiple perspectives in order to approach and experience its essence. The objective of the course is to approach the practice of surfing in a theoretical and practical way to discuss some of the sporting and cultural aspects of this activity, as well as improve technical skills for proper sports practice.

The course is aimed at all lovers and people interested in surfing, who want to get started in its culture as well as improve their technical skills for their practice and enjoyment. Every day, theory classes will be complemented with practical classes.

The practical sessions will address the improvement of technical skills in the practice of bodyboarding and board surfing. The theory sessions will explain the surfboard manufacturing process, discuss bodyboard training and competition, present the characteristics of surf films and their production process, and reflect on the life stages of the surfer.