BLUE Ocean Film Festival
September 24-30, 2012
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The world’s top ocean-themed film festival, the BLUE Ocean Film Festival, comes to Monterey from August 24-29. The conservation-focused film festival features over 60 award-winning ocean films, a tribute to Jacques Yves Cousteau, filmmaker discussions, ocean photography exhibits, film and photography workshops, conservation seminars, VIP parties, family activities and more!
Watch, Learn and Interact
BLUE’s core are the amazing ocean films and ocean-themed photography on display throughout the event. Award-winning ocean films will be shown at venues throughout Monterey, including the Cannery Row IMAX. Photographic exhibits will be on display throughout the city, as well, including a special exhibition of photographs by National Geographic photographer David Doubilet at the Portola Hotel and Spa.
The BLUE Ocean Film Festival doesn’t stop when the movie ends. Attendees can attend discussions with filmmakers, getting insider information on how the films were made. Presentations from some of the world’s leading minds in marine conservation will provide insight into the challenges facing our oceans. Children can learn about the world beneath the waves with educational hands-on exhibits and family activities. Attendees can interact with other members of the audience as well as filmmakers and photographers at special VIP parties and other events.
Featured Speakers
Featured speakers at BLUE include:
- Tom Campbell
- Celine, Jean-Michel and Fabien Cousteau, Ocean Futures Society
- Mike deGruy
- David Doubilet
- Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue
- Howard and Michelle Hall
- Dr. Andrea Marshall and Cristina Mittermeier, International League of Conservation Photographers
- Julie Packard, Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Brian Skerry
- Dr. Greg Stone, Conservation International
- Bob Talbot
- Michele Westmorland
- Sandra Welch, National Science Foundation
- Bridget Whalen, National Geographic Channel
- Mark Wild, National Geographic International
BLUE Ocean Film Festival Ticket Information
The BLUE Ocean Film Festival offers several types of event passes to the general public, ranging from the $125 Sea Otter Pass to the $5000 Founder’s Pass. In addition, single day passes are available for August 26, 27, 28 and 29 for $45 each. Buy your passes now at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival website.
Industry Conference
Are you involved in ocean media or science and conservation communications and outreach? The BLUE Industry Conference offers keynote presentations, mentoring sessions, pitching sessions, technology and innovation seminars and workshops, add-on Master Classes and access to all film screenings and festival events. Delegate passes are $799 until June 15, $899 through July 31, and $999 from August 1. Student discounts and single day passes are also available. Buy passes now at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival website.
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