Explore oceans without getting a foot wet!

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a brand-new collection of mesmerising ocean-themed films to UK shores this October and November, in its first ever virtual edition!
One of the films shows the PBI team following the lives of polar bears.One of the films shows the PBI team following the lives of polar bears.
One of the films shows the PBI team following the lives of polar bears.

The online film evenings involve a collection of astounding short films telling stories of seafaring adventure, carefree characters and mind-blowing marine life from the depths of the big blue.

Witness wild nautical voyages, captivating coastal scenery and stunning cinematography from the comfort of your sofa – without getting your feet wet!

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“It’s time to celebrate the world’s incredible oceans, and we’re thrilled to be presenting the Ocean Film Festival 2020 in this exciting new format!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

Camel Finds Water, Jeremy KoreskiCamel Finds Water, Jeremy Koreski
Camel Finds Water, Jeremy Koreski

“From rowing 4,000 miles across the Atlantic to surfing the spectacular cold-water waves of British Columbia, this inspirational collection of films is guaranteed to whet your appetite for an ocean adventure!”

As well as spell-binding films, viewers will have exclusive access to Q&As with top ocean film-makers and behind the scenes footage. The virtual events, delivered from the Ocean Film Festival team’s exciting new Backyard Theatre, will also feature a live prize draw to win fantastic ocean-related prizes.

There are two shows, on 25-27 October and 17-19 November. Films start at 7.30pm, with audience members invited to explore the virtual foyer from 6.30pm, where they can download the tour magazine, enter the prize draw, take on the ultimate Ocean Film Festival quiz and much more.

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“While we are unable to join ocean-lovers live in theatres, we are really excited to be presenting our first ever virtual Ocean Film Festival,” says Nell.

Lawrence Walters(L) and Tom Rainey (R) training in SalcombLawrence Walters(L) and Tom Rainey (R) training in Salcomb
Lawrence Walters(L) and Tom Rainey (R) training in Salcomb

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour originated with the aim of inspiring people to explore, and enjoy the world’s oceans. Promoting the Marine Conservation Society and Surfers Against Sewage, it has toured the UK for the past six years. To book tickets, visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk.

Highlights from the Film Festival include:

Ocean Valour

Lifelong friends Tom Rainey and Lawrence Walters set out from Manhattan, New York, to row 4,000 miles across the North Atlantic to Salcombe in Devon. Battling 80ft waves, brutal sleep deprivation, jellyfish, sharks and some unpleasant fungus, the young Brits spend a gruelling 93 days at sea, breaking two world records and raising over £130,000 for the Brain Tumour Charity in memory of Tom’s dad. 

Bare Existence

Polar Bears International is a team of scientists dedicated to protecting polar bears and their habitat. In Bare Existence, a documentary film crew spends seven days with the team as they research and live alongside these Kings of the Arctic.

Camel Finds Water

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Sometimes the biggest dreams have the humblest origins. When surfer Trevor Gordon discovers the remains of a tiny dilapidated boat in a landlocked field, he dreams of restoring and sailing it to find remote waves in British Columbia. But after 1,000 hours of work, will Camel be up to the challenge?