Ocean Film Festival – September – November 2024
Local show at Malvern Forum Theatre 24th October 2024
Embark on a night of oceanic adventure with the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, bringing a fresh selection of exhilarating ocean-themed films to venues across the UK this autumn. This festival is a tribute to the world’s oceans, showcasing thrilling sea voyages and captivating marine life on the big screen.
“The Ocean Film Festival Tour is a platform for storytelling that highlights the beauty, challenges, and significance of our oceans,” says festival founder and CEO Jemima Robinson. “This year’s lineup showcases incredible adventures, talents, and environmental messages that resonate with everyone. We’re excited to share these inspiring films and celebrate the magic of the ocean.”
Presented by the Marine Conservation Society and PADI, the world’s largest diver organisation, the Ocean Film Festival originated in Australia to inspire people to appreciate, explore, and protect our oceans. Now in its 11th year in the UK, the festival features inspirational short films, introduced by a compère, with each screening offering a chance to win ocean-themed prizes.
For dates and tickets, visit the Ocean Film Festival website.
Film highlights include:
ICE MAIDEN
Adventurer Lisa Blair is embarking on a voyage to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica. When unexpected and life-threatening weather conditions cause catastrophe, Lisa needs to dig into every ounce of courage, determination and self-belief to not only finish the journey, but survive in the most dangerous waters on the planet. An epic tale of perseverance, pushing limits and believing you can achieve something even when you don’t know how.
THE WHALE SONG
Delve into the enigmatic communication of humpback whales. Beyondtheir renowned songs lies a thrilling revelation – these majestic creatures ingeniously remix each other’s tunes, passing melodies around the world’s oceans. The Whale Song draws a parallel between the musical genius of DJ Sam Feldt and the whales’ haunting harmonies. As Sam transforms whale songs into chart-topping human beats, an extraordinary synergy between nature and art unfolds.
TESS FELIX: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST
California-based artist Tess Felix uses plastic debris to create mosaic portraits as a vibrant response to the perilous state of our oceans. Tess explores serious issues with imagination and humour, aiming to spark curiosity and imagination. Through the forgotten and unusual remnants of everyday life, Tess uses art to speak of the places, people and ocean that she loves.