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Film Schedule
Thu, Jun 8, 2023
12:00 PM
50 YEARS OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES
Over the past 50 years, the successes throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System show that conservation, economic prosperity, and human well being not only go well together, but they are deeply woven together in our national...
12:00 PM
50 YEARS OF SPECTACULAR
Sanctuaries connect people and communities through science, education, recreation, and stewardship. We rely on these networks to inspire community-based solutions that help us understand and protect our nation’s most spectacular habitats, marine...
06:30 PM
THE WATER WALKER
The Water Walker is a documentary-animation hybrid that illustrates the journey of an Indigenous youth climate activist, Autumn Peltier. Narrated by Indigenous Hollywood icon Graham Greene, The Water Walker is a stunning documentary-animation...
06:30 PM
THE WATER WALKER (On Demand)
The Water Walker is a documentary-animation hybrid that illustrates the journey of an Indigenous youth climate activist, Autumn Peltier. Narrated by Indigenous Hollywood icon Graham Greene, The Water Walker is a stunning documentary-animation...
07:00 PM
WHO ARE THE MARCUSES?
Who Are the Marcuses? reconstructs the lives of Holocaust refugees Lottie and Howard Marcus, an unassuming couple from Great Neck, New York, who retired to a modest two-bedroom apartment in San Diego, California. Former dentist Howard passed...
07:00 PM
WHO ARE THE MARCUSES? (On Demand)
Who Are the Marcuses? reconstructs the lives of Holocaust refugees Lottie and Howard Marcus, an unassuming couple from Great Neck, New York, who retired to a modest two-bedroom apartment in San Diego, California. Former dentist Howard passed...
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
11:00 AM
ANIMATION PANEL
The Evolution of Animation: In the world of animation storytelling, characters become life. Learn from the best animation writers, voiceovers, and producers and gain insight into the world of animation from production to distribution.
12:00 PM
FINANCE PANEL
Navigating the complex world of film financing You can’t make a film or series without funding. What models for financing are successful in today's industry and what does the future hold for indie productions? This topic can cover different financin
12:00 PM
GENERATION IMPACT: THE SCIENTIST
Emily Tianshi is a young woman striving to raise awareness and create solutions for the global water crisis. At age 13, Emily transformed her garage into a science lab to research San Diego’s unique Torrey Pine tree and uncover how the tree is able..
12:00 PM
GENERATION IMPACT: THE SCIENTIST (On Demand)
Emily Tianshi is a young woman striving to raise awareness and create solutions for the global water crisis. At age 13, Emily transformed her garage into a science lab to research San Diego’s unique Torrey Pine tree and uncover how the tree is able..
12:00 PM
MAPPING THE REEF: CLOUDBREAK
Over 80% of the world’s oceans are unexplored. Pro surfer/scientist Cliff Kapono and the MEGA lab are trying to map the reefs at the best surf breaks on the planet. Using new technology, the spirit of adventure and the desire to engage local...
12:00 PM
THE SEA TURTLE ARRIBADA (On Demand)
Witness a miracle of nature — an arribada or mass nesting — when 1000s of turtles return to their birthplace to lay eggs on the beaches of Oaxaca. This conservation success story tells the tale of saving olive ridley sea turtles in Mexico through...
12:45 PM
SWIM THROUGH
The story of FORCE BLUE’s Inaugural OCS (Ocean Conservation School), the Gold Star children who participated and the Special Operations Veterans who served as their instructors.
12:45 PM
SWIM THROUGH (On Demand)
The story of FORCE BLUE’s Inaugural OCS (Ocean Conservation School), the Gold Star children who participated and the Special Operations Veterans who served as their instructors.
01:00 PM
IMOX
Paula is a teenager whose brother has died from an infection from contaminated water. So, to honor his brother’s name, he seeks to give talks in his community thanks to home visits, but his father does not agree. Something changes in Francisco, his..
01:15 PM
FEATURE FILMMAKER PANEL
Making content that impacts nature is a conscious choice. Meet some of the new emerging talent in the field of impact production.
01:30 PM
THE FOREST GUARDIAN
Conservation impact is one that requires consistency, persistence and patience over time. Ssezi’s heart, mind and soul has been in the forest for fifty one years. He has managed a forest that has so far been a refuge for sixty Chimpanzees and is...
01:30 PM
THE FOREST GUARDIAN (On Demand)
Conservation impact is one that requires consistency, persistence and patience over time. Ssezi’s heart, mind and soul has been in the forest for fifty one years. He has managed a forest that has so far been a refuge for sixty Chimpanzees and is...
01:35 PM
MENTAWAI- SOULS OF THE FOREST
The last indigenous people of the archipelagos of Sumatra: a culture on the verge of extinction – with the latest geopolitical developments, the destruction of their habitat reaches the point of no return. Smashing the hopes of thirty years of...
01:45 PM
THE GREEN WAVE: MAUI
From the conservation of the rainforest to the preservation of our oceans, The Green Wave emphasizes the community destiny between land and ocean and the great efforts some of us are deploying to incarnate the solution.
01:45 PM
THE GREEN WAVE: MAUI (On Demand)
From the conservation of the rainforest to the preservation of our oceans, The Green Wave emphasizes the community destiny between land and ocean and the great efforts some of us are deploying to incarnate the solution.
02:30 PM
SHOOTING 4K ON THE OCEAN PANEL
Listen to some of the world's leading explorers and production executives as they share their insights and learn lessons from shooting productions across the blue planet. Choosing the Right Camera and Equipment for 4K Ocean
03:15 PM
HAVANA LIBRE
After years of surfing being illegal, a diehard group of Cuban surfers rises up against their government to legitimize their biggest passion. Havana Libre chronicles their fight in the face of political oppression, confronting borders and outdated...
03:15 PM
HAVANA LIBRE (On Demand)
After years of surfing being illegal, a diehard group of Cuban surfers rises up against their government to legitimize their biggest passion. Havana Libre chronicles their fight in the face of political oppression, confronting borders and outdated...
03:45 PM
THE SAND EATING SHARK (On Demand)
A lemon shark called Manoela grows up in the waters of Fernando do Noronha off the coast of Brazil. Her extraordinary senses allow her to detect scents, sounds and even the tiny electric fields of her prey. In particular, she specializes in a...
04:00 PM
IMPACT PANEL
On March 5, 2023, the United Nations reached a historic agreement to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas, which encompass nearly half of the Earth’s surface area. What does this mean? Who are the NGO fighting the good fight? What are the sta
04:00 PM
TWO KINDS OF WATER
“Two Kinds of Water'' charts the unbreakable bond between a fisherman and his wife as they face unbearable challenges, fighting to keep their young family afloat in one of Africa’s most vulnerable fishing communities. A combination...
04:00 PM
Zee Yuransky Book Presentation
Zee Yuransky presents his book “Zedism – New Paintings and Morphologies”. Ticket includes a copy of the book and one glass of wine at the reception
05:00 PM
ALOHA El DATIL
This film takes us along a journey through three languages, two cultures, and one incredible group of women in Baja California, who have taken the protection of their communities and the planet into their own hands.
05:00 PM
ALOHA EL DATIL (On Demand)
This film takes us along a journey through three languages, two cultures, and one incredible group of women in Baja California, who have taken the protection of their communities and the planet into their own hands.
05:00 PM
THE FARM UNDER THE CITY (On Demand)
Luke Ellis is a builder-turned-farmer that has set up an innovative new business in the heart of Sheffield’s industrial quarter. Leaf + Shoot is an underground vertical bioponic farm built in a disused spring factory. His closed loop system takes...
05:15 PM
WATERMAN
Narrated by Jason Momoa, this original documentary by Sidewinder Films (At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal, Munich ’72 and Beyond), features commentary from surfing’s biggest stars, including newly-crowned Olympic gold...
07:30 PM
IN BETWEEN 2 WATERS (On Demand)
Chiara is standing there, alone with herself, until she meets Nero, her double and her opposite at the same time. This story is a deep immersion at the root of our origins, an ode to life.
07:30 PM
THE SEA TURTLE ARRIBADA
Witness a miracle of nature — an arribada or mass nesting — when 1000s of turtles return to their birthplace to lay eggs on the beaches of Oaxaca. This conservation success story tells the tale of saving olive ridley sea turtles in Mexico through...
07:45 PM
TIGEREYES
A muslim woman living her truth, surrounded by sharks. Out with the tide, held by the ocean; reclaiming her power.
08:00 PM
PATRICK AND THE WHALE
Patrick recently experienced a life-changing event. In Dominica in 2019, he had a close encounter with a female sperm whale. She seemed to be curious about him, coming within touching distance, pulsing him with her sonar. Using stunning...
08:00 PM
PATRICK AND THE WHALE (On Demand)
Patrick recently experienced a life-changing event. In Dominica in 2019, he had a close encounter with a female sperm whale. She seemed to be curious about him, coming within touching distance, pulsing him with her sonar. Using stunning...
Sat, Jun 10, 2023
11:30 AM
A POLAR BEAR STORY
A Polar Bear Story is a 3D animated short film that comments on climate change and how it is the primary threat to polar bears as the arctic warms and sea ice disappears. The story follows a young, playful, and mischievous polar bear cub whose...
11:35 AM
BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT
In Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, music star, activist and opposition leader Bobi Wine, together with his wife Barbie, rallies his people in a dangerous fight for freedom from President Museveni’s oppressive 35-year regime.
12:00 PM
A POLAR BEAR STORY (On Demand)
A Polar Bear Story is a 3D animated short film that comments on climate change and how it is the primary threat to polar bears as the arctic warms and sea ice disappears. The story follows a young, playful, and mischievous polar bear cub whose...
01:30 PM
BLUEBACK
Blueback showcases the extraordinary beauty of the world’s oceans and wildlife in an empowering coming of age story. The family-friendly film centre on Abby, a child who befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving. When Abby realizes...
01:30 PM
THE SHARK WITH A THOUSAND NAMES
Many myths and fairy tales revolve around whale sharks in Indonesia. They harbor the spirits of ancestors and save people from drowning. Everywhere they are a sign of good luck and prosperity; accordingly, throughout Indonesia, local traditional...
01:30 PM
THE SHARK WITH A THOUSAND NAMES (On Demand)
Many myths and fairy tales revolve around whale sharks in Indonesia. They harbor the spirits of ancestors and save people from drowning. Everywhere they are a sign of good luck and prosperity; accordingly, throughout Indonesia, local traditional...
01:50 PM
CREATION THEORY (On Demand)
What is the source of creation? Whether it’s the grandest cosmos or the smallest human idea, true creation arrives in moments of unexpected convergence— extraordinary synchronicities between space and time, science and art, music and mountains and...
03:00 PM
THREE MOONS OF BIYANGDO (On Demand)
Follow the story of a disappearing, centuries-old tradition that encapsulates the delicate balance, and deep connections, between humanity and the natural world. Kyung-Mi, Geum-Mi and Jeong-Mi Moon are three sisters, now in their sixties...
03:15 PM
THREE MOONS OF BIYANGDO
Follow the story of a disappearing, centuries-old tradition that encapsulates the delicate balance, and deep connections, between humanity and the natural world. Kyung-Mi, Geum-Mi and Jeong-Mi Moon are three sisters, now in their sixties...
04:00 PM
Dr. Wallace J Nichols Book Presentation
Dr. Wallace J Nichols presents his book "Blue Minds". Ticket includes a copy of the book and one glass of wine at the reception.
05:00 PM
THE GOOD DOLPHINS (On Demand)
In the estuary of Laguna, south of Brazil, there is a special group of Dolphins that are known to help the fisherman catch their favorite fish, the Mullet. They are called by these fishermen “The Good Dolphins” and they have been working together...
05:00 PM
WILD ISLES (On Demand)
Our planet is full of life. From vast oceans to wide-open skies, the diversity of life here seems infinite. But one of those here on earth has been changing the balance for all of its residents. Yet this is a story of hope. Meet the people and...
05:05 PM
JALPI (On Demand)
When a devastating accident alters his life forever, Ji Wook-cheol asks, “What should I do for the rest of my life?” His answer is activism. Patagonia Films’ documentary short Jalpi follows the former sailor as he works to protect the important...
05:15 PM
THE FLOATING WORLD
When a university student struggling with an environmental studies assignment searches for inspiration for an assignment at an art gallery, she is magically transported into a painting and lands in 19th-century Japan. In Edo, today’s Tokyo, she...
05:30 PM
THE SNAIL & THE WHALE (On Demand)
A half hour family film based on the much loved picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Join the snail on the tail of a great big grey-blue humpback whale on her journey around the globe. In the unlikely...
06:00 PM
WATER = LIFE
It seems that not only was the beginning of the life of beings, but also the beginning of the whole world with water. With this idea we can pay more attention to the water and save it.
06:05 PM
THE SNAIL & THE WHALE
A half hour family film based on the much loved picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Join the snail on the tail of a great big grey-blue humpback whale on her journey around the globe. In the unlikely...
07:00 PM
WATER = LIFE (On Demand)
It seems that not only was the beginning of the life of beings, but also the beginning of the whole world with water. With this idea we can pay more attention to the water and save it.
07:00 PM
WILD ISLES
Our planet is full of life. From vast oceans to wide-open skies, the diversity of life here seems infinite. But one of those here on earth has been changing the balance for all of its residents. Yet this is a story of hope. Meet the people and...
07:05 PM
THE FLOATING WORLD (On Demand)
When a university student struggling with an environmental studies assignment searches for inspiration for an assignment at an art gallery, she is magically transported into a painting and lands in 19th-century Japan. In Edo, today’s Tokyo, she...
07:30 PM
HOT PINK DOLPHINS (On Demand)
Fighting for the planet doesn’t have to be so serious. Just ask Hot Pink Dolphins, a group of marine life–loving activists using color, quirkiness and humor to spread the message that a threat to dolphins is a threat to us. The Patagonia Films’...
07:45 PM
TIGEREYES (On Demand)
A muslim woman living her truth, surrounded by sharks. Out with the tide, held by the ocean; reclaiming her power.
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
04:00 PM
BLUE WATER AWARDS SHOW
Reception begins at 4:00 PM, Awards show begins at 5:00 PM.
08:00 PM
DAUGHTER OF THE SEA
For Jaeyoun Kim, the ocean is more than a connection to family; it’s a path to healing. Patagonia Films’ Daughter of the Sea follows Jaeyoun, who leaves her island home in South Korea to pursue a more traditional career path in Seoul. But as her...
08:00 PM
DAUGHTER OF THE SEA (On Demand)
For Jaeyoun Kim, the ocean is more than a connection to family; it’s a path to healing. Patagonia Films’ Daughter of the Sea follows Jaeyoun, who leaves her island home in South Korea to pursue a more traditional career path in Seoul. But as her...
08:15 PM
CORAZON SALADO
In Corazón Salado by Patagonia Films, Patagonia Global Sport Activist Ramón Navarro joins with the Kawésqar—a traditionally nomadic Indigenous community who had their practices stripped from them during the colonization of Chilean Patagonia—in a...
08:15 PM
CORAZON SALADO (On Demand)
In Corazón Salado by Patagonia Films, Patagonia Global Sport Activist Ramón Navarro joins with the Kawésqar—a traditionally nomadic Indigenous community who had their practices stripped from them during the colonization of Chilean Patagonia—in a...
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