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The Tamarindo International Surf Film Festival serves as a dynamic platform that brings together surf enthusiasts, artists, and filmmakers from around the globe. Through the captivating lens of documentary cinema, we explore the beauty, culture, and lifestyle of surfing, offering our festival attendees a unique and enriching experience.

Festival's Purpose

The funds raised during our festival play a pivotal role in sustaining CEPIA's critical work. By contributing to our event, you directly empower CEPIA's efforts to uplift and transform the lives of children, teenagers, and their families in impoverished communities. Your support fuels educational initiatives, creates opportunities for personal and professional growth, enhances mental and physical well-being, and fosters social cohesion among the beneficiaries.

Supporting CEPIA

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CEPIA (Culture, Education, and Psychology for Infants and Adolescents) is dedicated to fostering cultural richness, providing educational and job opportunities, and promoting mental and physical well-being among children, teenagers, and families facing economic challenges in the communities of Guanacaste.


The funds raised during our festival play a pivotal role in sustaining CEPIA's critical work. By contributing to our event, you directly empower CEPIA's efforts to uplift and transform the lives of children, teenagers, and their families in impoverished communities. Your support fuels educational initiatives, creates opportunities for personal and professional growth, enhances mental and physical well-being, and fosters social cohesion among the beneficiaries.

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The DreamTeam

The Festival team operates with immense commitment, passion, and flexibility, ensuring an ongoing series of surprises for its audience.

Jerry Hirsch

Founder, Director and Co-Producer

Laetitia Deweer

Founder CEPIA, Co-Producer

Kevin Miller

Program Donator

Cristiano De Veroli

Artistic Director, director of Photography

Nathalie Salazar

Event Production Coordinator and Logistics

Gabriela Valenzuela-Hirsch:

Creative Director, Information Architect

Pablo Mesplede

Visual Design Collaborator

Barbara Cuevas V

Creative Design Director, Web Master

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