Surf’s up, dudes!  Way up, at the Charleston International Film Festival this year! On Friday, May 20th at 11 PM at the American Theater (446 KingStreet) the Charleston International Film Festival will have one block fully dedicated to surfing. The films will include the action adventure film DROP ZONE FIJI by director Greg Browning and WAVES IN OUR POCKET, a locally made film about Folly Beach by director Bryant Thomas. Proceeds for the block will go to Surfers Healing. Founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz, the organization devotes its time helping children with autism find relief through the powers of surfing.

Greg Browning will be in attendance and available for a Q&A session. In addition, at the end of the block a Body Glove wet suit will be given away to one lucky hopeful. Come support yourlocal filmmakers and the surfing community.

Tickets are available online at www.CharlestonIFF.com or by contacting the Charleston International Film Festival office at (843) 817-1617.  Price per screening block is $10.00, but special promotions and giveaways will bedone through Charleston International Film Festival’s Facebook & Twitter pages.  Festival passes are available good for access to all screenings, panels and parties (excluding the awards dinner) for $99.