2012 Film Finalist Catalogue

Dr. Robert Ballard goes on a journey like no other, he's setting out on anunderwater odyssey down the world's tallest mountain, Mauna Kea of Hawaii.

Check listings for XD Theater Join Julie, in a unique voyage through time and space. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth.

In this documentary Frank Schätzing embarks on a journey through time and space to explore the secrets of the world’s oceans. The audience is in the front row when, he shows newly found colourful and sometimes bizarre organisms of the deep.

Meet Andy, the Anglerfish, whotakes us 3,000 feet below sea levelto discover earth's most bizarre andfascinating creatures: a mischievousshrimp who spits bioluminescent fluid,a Jelly’s eye-catching light display, anda peculiar mating behavior.

Shaaark! dives deep into the sea. Jacques a shark with a name no onecan pronounce and simply called'Shaaark'.  Jacques is determined toinspire his fellow apex predators torise up above their instincts and bemore than mindless killiers.

With a drastically declining shark population world wide we offer a new perspective on the most feared fish in the world. We tell the story of our ocean’s greatest predators, focusing on the role they have in our lives.

A shark unwittingly terrorizes all the sea creatures, sad and lonely, his enemy is his frightening appearance. One day he finds a can, he uses it for a very unconventional purpose, hoping it will help bring  acceptance from others.

Jean-Michel Cousteau revisits the adventure and the legacy of Captain Cousteau not only through intimate stories from his
family but also from the people whose lives he influenced.

The world is running out of room.Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard pitshimself against powerful advocates ofmanned space flight, seeking practicalsolutions for ocean living and farming.

In the summer of 2010 shark expert Greg Skomal and Harbour Master Stuart Smith are on high alert as a huge, 18 foot Great White is spotted off Chatham, MA. This film records the first underwater images of an Atlantic Great White in over 30 years.

it is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. This is the portrait of this biological miracle, and dives greater in detail than any previous television project.

Jonathan goes to Antarctica to investigate life south of the polar circle.He explores the majestic kelp forestsof Patagonia, swims with penguins,meets a massive jellyfish, and has anencounter with a Leopard seal.

See an entirely new perspective on the ocean world. Combining data from scientists around the globe with computer animation software we are able to turn the waters of the ocean crystal clear.

it is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. This is the portrait of this biological miracle, and dives greater in detail than any previous television project.

Pioneering divers recount their experiences with sharks while diving. Introducing  a new citizen science program called SharksCount, a new international database of shark sightings to help shark conservation.

In this documentary Frank Schätzing embarks on a journey through time and space to explore the secrets of the world’s oceans. The audience is in the front row when, he shows newly found colourful and sometimes bizarre organisms of the deep.

Follow a small group of disabled, war Vets who rebuild their lives by learning to Scuba Dive through the Disabled Vets Scuba.

Dive into the frigid waters of the Artic to discover a silent universe under the ice. This fearless crew takes the ultimate plunge scuba diving underneath the ice at the North Pole.

In 1938, a living fossil appears in the small coastal town of East London, South Africa. A trawler docks with a specimen never seen before. It is a large blue fish with limb-like fins, armored scales and a tail that no living fish possesses. It's a Coelacanth.

The group seeks out a Japanese whaling fleet, then uses it's Delta Zodiac, helicopter, and other innovative techniques,to disable and/or sink the Japanese whaling ships  to enforce international laws on the high seas.

After bringing democracy to his country, President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, takes up the fight to keep his homeland from disappearing under the sea.

Join Julie, in a unique voyage through time and space. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth.

They are known as Orcas, Killer Whales or Wolves of the Sea. They roam the world’s oceans, are highly social, highly deadly and stand at the top of the aquatic food chain. But how do they stay there?

Whales and dolphins remain a constant source of fascination to us.  But how much do we really know about them?  Teams of intrepid scientists are making extraordinary breakthroughs in their understanding of these intelligent life forms, breakthroughs that may safeguard their survival.

Follow Laura and Robert on an adventure through the pages of a magical journal to solve a mysterious riddle about shark teeth.

One World One Ocean is a multi-platform campaign that is harnessing the power of film, television and digital media to spark a global movement to protect and restore the world’s ocean. To do this, One World One Ocean, in collaboration with MacGillivray Freeman Films, the largest independent producer of IMAX films, will travel to all five oceans and more than 40 locations to capture the most compelling ocean stories to change the way people see and value the ocean. In addition to ocean-focused IMAX films screened in the world’s most respected museums and aquariums, One World One Ocean includes television series, expeditions, original online video series as well as media-driven public engagement campaigns focused on specific ocean issues.

A documentary about the danger South African surfers endures everytime they paddle out, in the largest shark population in the world. The viewer is introduced to three local surfers as they share their experiences with these animals while surfing their favorite spots.

After watching his hometown and its surrounding areas being desecrated by BP's massive oil spill Barker White was compelled to uncover the truth. They unveil a shocking tale of greed and corruption, culminating to the largest man-made environmental disaster in America, history

The world is running out of room.Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard pitshimself against powerful advocates ofmanned space flight, seeking practicalsolutions for ocean living and farming.

In this documentary Frank Schätzing embarks on a journey through time and space to explore the secrets of the world’s oceans. The audience is in the front row when, he shows newly found colourful and sometimes bizarre organisms of the deep.

Manta rays curiously interact with people, travel vast distances, and show surprisingly complex behavior. They are threatened at this time. Join the PROJECT MANTA team as they reveal the mantas’ secret world.

Bob Talbot's music video of Al Jardine preforming the Beach Boy's classic, "Don't Fight the Sea".

A neuroscientist, marine geologist, and an underwater photographer each pursue their own questions at Bloody Bay Wall on Little Cayman Island.  We see how the diversity of reef life provides practical solutions to diverse human needs.
 

See an introspective look into the surfing culture's struggle to be beneficial to itself. Influential members of the surfing community are pushing for change within surfing's greatest paradox: a majority of the materials used are environmentally toxic.

This film transports the viewerinto the sensational life of fish.Introducing a cast of rarely filmed,planktonic characters, capturing theirbeauty. We learn the role planktonplay in the lives of ocean creatures.

Follow the quest of professional surfer Dave Rastovich and friends to protect dolphins, whales and the ocean they share his journey.

A man travels through an emotional journey in the world of underwater creatures, trying to find balance inside himself.Sometimes we have to fall deep to realize that we always had the choice to stand up.

Recorded May 2011 in New Orleans at the famed Piety Street Recording. Focused around the one-year anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster. Exploring a new genre of “Global Blues” spotlighting environmental artist Wyland’s

Thousands of dolphins and whales wash up on U.S. coastlines yearly. Its estimated that more than 50% ofthem are human induced. Efforts by marine mammal stranding programsto rescue and rehabilitate these animals.

East of Indonesia lies the paradise of Swiss diver Edi Frommenwiler. Here you find the most bio-diverse coral reefs on the planet. Producer Otto C. Honegger visited Edi, he presented some of its strange creatures.

A portrait of the beauty and biodiversity that inhabits the seas of Mexico. A voyage through the country’s northeastern seas, showing a new perspective of how we are related to the sea. 

This presentation tells the story of inventions that mimic the efficient designs of ocean animals, and how these animal-inspired inventions could play a role in reducing carbon pollution

The world is running out of room.Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard pitshimself against powerful advocates ofmanned space flight, seeking practicalsolutions for ocean living and farming.

Ingrid Visser is the only scientist in the world to swim with wild Killer Whales. Her approach has revolutionized our understanding of these creatures. With a high number of deaths striking New Zealand's populaton, she  faces her greatest challenge.

Follow the quest of professional surfer Dave Rastovich and friends to protect dolphins, whales and the ocean they share his journey.

Months after the largest oil spill in American history, many residents are still struggling to survive. A riveting portrait of a unique way of life, built upon the water's bounty, generations of tradition.

The Ocean Health Index provides data on ocean health and a way to measure its progress. Scientists work to develop a baseline of data, honing in on ten ways humans use the ocean. 

Dr. Robert Ballard goes on a journey like no other, he's setting out on anunderwater odyssey down the world's tallest mountain, Mauna Kea of Hawaii.

Two sets of Gannet's live on identical shorelines along the SouthAfrican Coast and feed off the samesardine run. Witness one colony'sfamine, one's feast, highlighted by theGannet's thrilling hunt to survive.

Come on an epic, journey through America's Coasts, one of the most diverse and dramatic places on Earth. America's shores are home to extraordinary life and awe-inspiring spectacles.

The ultimate marine animal – one of the fastest, most powerful and intelligent fish in the sea. It’s also the most highly prized.  The Bluefin Tuna is worth more than its weight in silver, and is being fished into the brink of extinction.

it is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. This is the portrait of this biological miracle, and dives greater in detail than any previous television project.

Showing the exceptional riches of the Chagos Archipelago, diverse wildlife on the remote expanse of the Indian Ocean captured by the only filming expedition permitted in the territory, playing a part in securing protection for this rare haven in the tropics.

Discover the diversity of sharks,explore how our activities are affecting sharks, and how those effects canhave devastating impacts not onlyon these magnificent animals, but onentire ocean ecosystems.

A fascinating look at our Polar Regions, the life that inhabits them,and how they are being affected by climate change.

The sea otter is a keystone species in trouble. This film explores the Pacific sea otter’s life, feeding habits and potential troubles the sea otters along our coast face.

Glassy waves, swaying palm trees, and a careless lifestyle, exotic and warm. The vision most have of surfing. Now, it's snowing and you’re covered with frost. Temperatures are below zero. You're now in Finland.

In the early 1950’s, African-American Nick Gabaldon challenged racial segregation in Los Angeles through surfing. this film pays tribute to Gabaldon, who drowned in a surfing accident in 1951.

The challenge: to dive as deep as possible on just one breath. The drive: to explore the ocean in the purest way. The goal: make it back to the surface. Trevor Hutton, reveals the physiological challenges which have to be overcome to succeed.

Philippe Cousteau narrates this short video about the urgent need to protect the mysterious underwater canyons and seamounts of the Atlantic Coast. Hundreds of rare and unique species thrive in this area, now they are vulnerable to oil and gas drilling.

In the summer of 2010, Monterey, California experienced an invasion of graceful and potentially dangerous sea jellies.  Cinematographer Richard Theiss captured majestic underwater video of this spectacular event.

This series features the critical fieldwork of scientists and filmmakers participating on One World One Ocean expeditions. We follow Dr. Richard Pyle from Cocos Island, Costa Rica as he explains the importance of biodiversity.

On March 11, 2011 a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan generated a tsunami. This series of ocean waves sped towards the island nation with waves reaching 24 feet high. The result was devastation and utter destruction.

AS the BP oil drilling disaster slowly unfolds, coastal community leaders and fisherman fear the worst and demand the truth from BP. Gulf Restoration Network debuts an ongoing series focused on the impacts to our coast and communities.

A documentary about the danger South African surfers endures everytime they paddle out, in the largest shark population in the world. The viewer is introduced to three local surfers as they share their experiences with these animals while surfing their favorite spots.

"Itu's Bones" tells the story of expert net fisherman Itu (ee-too) Davey as he makes the journey from subsistence gill-netter to pro fly fishing guide. This compelling, and controversial story features the importance of marine reserves and sustainable fisheries.

Howard and Michele Hall have dedicated their lives to creating underwater marine programs. Join them for behind the scenes filming challenges; working worldwide with a 1,300 pound 3D IMAX camera, while filming a broad range of sea creatures.

In this documentary Frank Schätzing embarks on a journey through time and space to explore the secrets of the world’s oceans. The audience is in the front row when, he shows newly found colourful and sometimes bizarre organisms of the deep.

Dr. Robert Ballard goes on a journey like no other, he's setting out on anunderwater odyssey down the world's tallest mountain, Mauna Kea of Hawaii.

A poetic and lighthearted approach to the story of our littered beaches. In seven hours, trash was collected in Palm Beach, Florida and Tulum, Mexico. The sea of trash is coupled with pleasant imagery and rhyming narration.

On August 8, 1970, a four year-oldkiller whale named Tokitae wasbrutally taken from her mother inthe Puget Sound and brought to theMiami Seaquarium, where she wasplaced in a 35 foot wide tank andrenamed “Lolita.” She has lived thereever since.

A two minute PSA about the importance of marine coastal habitats in mitigating climate change, ocean acidification and other issues related to the increase in atmospheric CO2.

The Caribbean Marine Etiquette PSA is an entertaining visual experience starring Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro. It engages, intrigues and educates residents, tourists, and children alike with imagery of the Caribbean Islands.

Witness their majestic beauty and feeltheir pain as we see mantas exploitedin fisheries. Go undercover to understand and expose the trade that isthreatening their future.

Susan Rockefeller’s most personaldocumentary uses the archetype ofthe mermaids to create a poetic odeto the sea, and a plea for its protection. The mermaid as our guide, wecan unite to protect our oceans topreserve them as places of regeneration, beauty, and boundless dreams.

Injured veterans dive in two of the National Aquarium's exhibits as part of their physical therapy regimen.

Ocean explorer Philippe Cousteau narrates this film about how our demands on the ocean now exceed its capacity.

Thousands of northern elephant seals make an annual migration to breed each winter at Año Nuevo State Reserve, on the San Mateo County coast.  Marine biologists are using high-tech tools to explore the secrets of these amazing creatures.

The protected waters around Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina teem with life. Large populations of sharks room these waters along with huge schools of fish. Will the reefs continue to thrive. or fall victim to the pressures.

Favio belongs to a man kind ofamphibians living in the depths ofthe ocean, who are destined to suffera drastic evolutionary change that force them to lose the security of theirimmense habitat.

Dive into the magic underwater world around the Raja Ampat Islands of Indonesia with its wonderful creatures, and unlimited colors. Experience fascinating animals of the sea and microorganisms in their beautiful natural environment.

The story of New Zealand's only shark nets on the beaches of Dunedin. Host Thom Adams explores the story ofthe sharks rise and fall, and the sometimes odd relationships Kiwis have with their local Great White Sharks.

Taking the subject of wilderness as a man-made place, the film raises questions to instigate discussion. Using Cumberland Island and its wild horses as the backdrop, it explores the connotations and contradictions surrounding the term “wilderness.” 

A personal narrative documentary that brings viewers literally on board into the world of surfing, and told by those who truly embrace it. Bringing people deeper into the surf experience revealing to viewers the unique experience that occurs in the ocean and beyond the shoreline.

Teen filmmaker travels to Alaska in 2010 during the news of the BP Gulf oil spill and realizes that the Exxon Valdez oil spill 20 years ago continues to affect Alaska wholy. Using interviews and archive footage, filmmaker compares the two spills, issues a timely warning.

As a storm grows, a sea otter pup is separated from her mother. Katie and this orphaned pup find each other and change lives. Their adventure illustrates what we can do to contribute to the growing movement to protect the southern sea otter and ourselves.