Suomifornia – where cinema, skate & surf gets together for a festival celebrating board cultures. Taking place in Helsinki, Finland in October 1st – 2nd 2026, the film festival showcases the creative spirit, movement, and community that unite these subcultures all over the globe.

LAST CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS

Our program will feature a curated selection of international and Finnish films, including documentaries, shorts, and feature-length stories. A jury of international filmmakers, athletes, and artists will award the most inspiring works that capture the essence of freedom, creativity, and motion. Beyond film screenings, Suomifornia will cater panel discussions, live music, art installations, and outdoor screenings — transforming the city into a meeting place for filmmakers, skaters, surfers, and creatives alike.

Join the gathering of a global community, celebrating independent filmmaking & culture. See you in Helsinki for a breath of that brisk and breezy Suomifornia vibe. Because things could always be worse.

MEET THE FESTIVAL JURY

ARTO SAARI

LINA ADAMS

ALEX CORPORAN

COAN “BUDDY” NICHOLS

OLIVER PETROVICH

Event information

1-2 OCTOBER / KINO TÖÖLÖ, KORJAAMO / HELSINKI FINLAND

Two nights, two screens and +20 movies from all over the globe. A special gathering of creativity and culture around skateboarding and surfing. WELCOME TO SUOMIFORNIA!

Suomifornia is made possible by partnership with: