THE COAST FILM FOUNDATION
UNVEILS INAUGURAL ‘COAST SUMMIT’
A New Environmental Symposium Joins the Coast Film & Music Festival Event Lineup
Announcing the first annual Coast Summit at the Coast Film and Music Festival in Laguna Beach, CA., Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
With an emphasis on community, passion and purpose the full-day event will inform, ignite ideas and inspire action for the expert and the curious.
Collaborating with A New Earth Project, The Momentum, Laguna College of Art and Design and others, we’ve curated an inspirational day of conversation and interaction with leading change makers; filmmakers, professional athletes, sustainability experts and more. We intend to highlight the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to make a difference, spark ideas, and inspire action - especially for the next generation.
“The Summit crystallizes our vision for the Coast Film and Music Festival, to amplify important stories from the mountains to the sea that inspire positive change through the power of film and story, and bringing together best in class adventure athletes, filmmakers and industry leaders who are making a difference to share experience and learn from each other.”
The Experience
The program includes a keynote, speaker panels, workshops and opportunities to share experiences and exchange ideas. We’ll learn about the historic benefits of Marine Protected areas, including Laguna’s (MPA), the value of protecting land and public access, the recycling revolution and next generation sustainable design ideas by students of the Laguna College of Art and Design.
A networking happy hour hosted by Revelshine and Gray Whale Gin with live music by The Great North Special will round out the day. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the #Get Outside Film Showcase!
Guest Speakers
Some of the influential voices participating in the Summit include (subject to change)
Ben Warner | Cofounder Coast Film & Music Festival
Chris Mauro | Journalist, Storyteller, Environmental advocate
Chris Miyashiro | Storyteller, Ocean Advocate
Dr. Chad Nelsen | Surfer, climber, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation
Dan Marriner | Professor of Sustainable Design, Laguna College of Art and Design
Dave Winslow | Founder, The Momentum
Don Meek | Managing Director, A New Earth Project
Greg Long | Patagonia Surf Ambassador
Hallie Jones | Outreach Director, Crystal Cove Conservancy
Heidi Sanborn | Founder, National Stewardship Action Council
Jeremy Jones | Professional Snowboarder, Climate Activist, Founder of Protect Our Winters
John Baker | Director, Wild-Aid Program
Josh “Bones” Murphy | Award winning Filmmaker, Storyteller
Kai Lenny | Professional Surfer, Ocean Advocate
Kimmy Fasani | Professional Snowboarder; Climate Activist
Obi Kaufmann| Author; Environmental Advocate
Pat Parnell | Host, Coast Film and Music Festival
Sarah Bedolfe | Marine Scientist, Oceana
Wes Carter | President, Atlantic Packaging; Founder, A New Earth Project
Event Details
WHEN: Thursday November 9, 10 AM - 5 PM
WHERE: The Forum Theater at the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
PARKING: Free and paid parking nearby
TICKETS: Tickets are $115 at the door and can be purchased for $85 in advance. Students receive a 50% discount. If you are a current student, please email your student ID to Info@coastfilmfestival.com to receive a discount code valid for 50% off one ticket.
Tickets include access to all events of the day, refreshments, a vegetarian lunch, drinks at happy hour and LIVE music performance, and access to Get Outside Filmmaker Showcase.