Updated April 21, 2009 >>> All agenda events are subject to change
Wednesday, June 10th
6:30p-7:30p
8:00p-9:00p
Opening Reception: Brian Skerry Ocean Wild Photography Exhibit (Filmmakers, BLUE Whale and Great White Pass Holders Only) Special Opening Night Screening Event!
Thursday, June 11th
9:00a-8:00p 9:00a-10:00a
7:30p-9:30p
Film Screenings in the Trustees & Lucas Theaters Key Note Address: "Can the Power of Film Help Save the Oceans" Special Presentation: "Deep Ocean Explorers": Q&A with Charles Nordlander, VP Programming & Development with The History Channel and deep ocean explorer/filmmaker, Mike deGruy
Friday, June 12th
9:00a-8:00p 9:00a-10:00a
6:00p-7:00p
8:00p-9:30p
9:30a-11:00p
Film Screenings: Trustees & Lucas Theaters Special Presentation: by Gregory Bossart, V.M.D., PhD: What's Ailing Flipper? Emerging Diseases in Marine Mammals State of Our Oceans: Presented by the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative National Geographic Filmmakers take us >>> INTO THE ABYSS VIP Reception @ Tantra (Filmmakers and BLUE Whale Pass Holders Only)
Saturday, June 13th
9:00a-9:00p 10:00a-4:00p
10:00a-11:00a
TBA 11:00a-4:00p
5:30p-6::30p
7:00p-10:00p 9:00p-11:00p
Film Screenings: Trustees & Lucas Theaters "All About the Oceans" Community Street Fair: Oglethorpe Square Special Presentation on the Crittercam: By Crittercam inventor & National Geographic producer, Greg Marshall Children's Film Block: Sponsored by Georgia Aquarium Photography Workshops - Still Photography's role in Film Production Conservation Seminars - Shark Conservation - Coral Conservation - Ocean Acidification Career Insights (Free Admission. Early access granted to SCAD students) - Professional Underwater Cinematography - Marine Biology Scientist - Deep Sea Explorer - Professional Photography BLUE Awards: Pre-Ceremony Reception (Filmmakers & BLUE Whale Pass Holders Only) BLUE Awards Ceremony& Best of Festival Screening VIP Reception Honoring Dr. Sylvia Earle: Cha' Bella (Filmmakers & BLUE Whale Pass Holders Only)
Sunday, June 14th
8;00a-4;00p
12:00-4:00p
4:00p-5:00p 6:00p-7:30p
8:00p-10:00p
Student Film Finalist Screenings & Awards: Trustees Theater. Includes special screening of SCAD Student Films Conservation Workshops: - Photography's Impact on Conservation - Sustainable Fishing - Climate Change - Invasive species Career Insights: (Free event. Early access granted to SCAD students) - Ocean Advocacy - Network Producer - Professional Photography Award Winning Film Screening (TBA) Closing Presentation | "In Celebration of Our Oceans" - Performance By Kristen McArdle Dance: Aqua - Remarks by Fabien Cousteau - Judges' Choice "Celebratory" Award Winning Film Screening Festival Wrap Party | Celebrating the Future of Our Oceans: (Honoring our Volunteers and Sponsors! Open to Filmmakers, BLUE Whale and Great White Pass Holders) Agenda schedule is subject to change