COAST SUMMIT

“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.”
— CFMF Executive Director and cofounder, Ben Warner

Community | Passion | Purpose

2023 Highlights

Jeremy Jones - Keynote Speaker at Coast Summit in Laguna Beach
Josh "Bones" Murphy holding conversation with fellow environmental activists at Coast Summit in Laguna Beach
Chad Nelson of Surfrider Foundation leading the conversation at Coast Summit
Athletes making a positive impact on the environment at Coast Summit in Laguna Beach
Turning off the tap - making an impact through policy and action at Coast Summit

Guest Speakers

2023 Influential Speakers included:

  • 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