EXPERIENCE THE WORLD'S GREATEST COLLECTION OF OCEAN FILMS & FILMMAKERS
Community Festival Highlights
50+ Finalist Film Screenings!
At the heart of BLUE Ocean Film Festival is an industry event and competition that will attract filmmakers, photographers, broadcasters and conservation leaders from around the world. The Savannah Community will enjoy the fruits of the first industry competition focused on oceans films. Turstees and Lucas theaters. June 11-14.
OCEAN WILD EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION
An amazing, award winning collection presented by National Geographic Photographer Brian Skerry at Red Gallery. Sponsored by the International League of Conservation Photographsers. Opening Reception* with the photographer for patron pass holders, June 10th 6:00pm. Open to the public June 10-14.
AN INTRODUCTION TO DISNEYNATURE* Walt Disney Studios’ Disneynature will open BLUE with a screening of its first theatrical release, EARTH, which set box office records for a documentary (other than concerts) when it opened on Earth Day, 2009. This screening, however, comes with unique insight as Jean-Francois Camilleri, executive vice president, Disneynature, personally shares the vision of the new Walt Disney Studios label with this first time gathering of ocean filmmakers, broadcasters and conservation leaders from around the world. Camilleri will also reveal a glimpse of spectacular footage from Disneynature’s upcoming OCEANS release, due to hit theatres on Earth Day, 2010. >>> MORE
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION BY CARL SAFINA: “Can the Power of Film Help Save the Oceans?”* Thought provoking commentary from the founder of Blue Ocean Institute. with introduction and welcome to Savannah by Hollywood Producer, Stratton Leopold. June 11th, 9:00am.
HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS FREE LUNCHTIME SCREENING OF DEEP OCEAN EXPLORERS
Q&A with History Channel’s Charles Nordlander and deep sea explorer/ filmmaker Mike deGruy,. June 11th,12:30pm. >>> MORE
WHAT'S AILING FLIPPER?* nsights from Dr. Gregory Bossart of the Georgia Aquarium, followed by a screening of the film Sea Ghosts. Post-screening commentary by Fabien Cousteau. June 12th, 9:00am.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TAKES US INTO THE ABYSS*
A behind the scenes “making of” presentation with renowned explorers: Emory Kristof and Nick Caloyianis (National Geographic), Dr. Larry Madin (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute), & Dr. Greg Stone (Conservation International). June 12th, 8:00pm >>>MORE
ALL ABOUT THE OCEANS FAMILY STREET FAIR In Oglethorpe Square. June 13th, 10am-4pm
CHILDREN'S FILMS* Finalist
screenings. Trustees Theater. June 13th. 10:30am and throughout the day
in the Children’s Pavilion in Oglethorpe Square
CAREER INSIGHTS World famous cinematographers, photographers, marine scientists, TV producers & deep sea explorers share experiences to inspire students. (Shown at left is featured speaker Paul Gasek, Executive Producer for Discovery, indluding Deadliest Catch and Itiderod.)
BLUE CARPET AWARDS CEREMONY* Winning films are announced. Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Dr. Sylvia Earle for outstanding ocean advocacy. Remarks from Dan Basta, Director of the National Marine Sanctuaries. Followed by a screening of the Best of Show film. Lucas Theater. June 13th 7:00pm.
OCEAN ISSUES COMMUNITY CONSERVATION SERIES — June 13-14.
STUDENT SHOWCASE AND AWARDS* — une 14th, 1:30pm.
CLOSING CELEBRATION* — Fabien Cousteau closes the festival with hope for the future of our oceans. Includes screening of the Judges Choice film and Aqua, presented by Kristin McArdle Dance Company NYC. June 14th
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY* — Honoring our special guests, volunteers and sponsors. Bull Street Chop House. June 14th 8:00pm
* Require tickets or applicable Patron Pass to attend. Purchase Tickets
