Shaun Tomson Presents “Surfer’s Code: Stories of Courage and Commitment”

An Inspiring Multi-Media Presentation at the Lobero Theater – Legendary World Champion Surfer, bestselling author, and globally renowned motivational speaker Shaun Tomson will present his acclaimed multi-media live interactive film, “Surfer’s Code: Stories of Courage and Commitment,” at the Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara, Saturday September 27th at 4.30pm as part of the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Recently honored with the Surf Industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Tomson shares powerful stories of resilience, commitment, and hope—illustrating how the lessons of the sea can inspire courage and purpose in our every day lives.

Synopsis

In a world often divided and uncertain, Shaun Tomson’s Surfer’s Code offers a unifying message of hope, courage, and commitment. Through breathtaking visuals, personal storytelling, and interactive participation, Shaun takes audiences on a journey—from surfing the world’s deadliest waves to overcoming profound personal loss. He shares the transformative power of The Code, a simple yet profound set of 12 promises that empower individuals to make better choices, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with hope and purpose.

Shaun’s Comments

“Cell phones and social media have disconnected us from each other. Theaters bring us together into a community, like listening to stories around a campfire. I remember the first surf film I watched with my Dad, and the experience was like a gathering of a tribe. I like to think I carry on the tradition of telling surf stories like the ancient Hawaiians, the world’s first surfers. In today’s broken world we need to bring people together and stories told face to face, heart to heart and soul to soul are the way to do it.”

About Shaun Tomson

A former World Surfing Champion, Shaun Tomson was named one of the 10 Greatest and most influential Surfers of All Time. He holds a Master’s in Leadership from Northeastern University, co-founded the surf brands Instinct and Solitude, and authored the bestsellers Surfer’s Code, The Code – The Power of “I Will”, and The Surfer & the Sage. His acclaimed Code Method has inspired people worldwide, from corporations and universities to under-served schools and prisons at corporations like Google, GM, Disney and Gap and universities like UCSB, USC, Kellogg Northwestern and Harvard.

Join Shaun for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, storytelling, and community.

Tickets & Information

For more details and ticket reservations- visit Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival:

santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com

Buy tickets: https://www.lobero.org/events/2025-sb-surf-festival/