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One Ocean Film Tour 2025

One Ocean Film Tour 2025

Thur 25 Sept, 7pm
One Ocean Film Tour 2025

One Ocean Film Tour 2025

The One Ocean Film Tour is a series of ocean-loving films focused on adventure, the aquatic environment and inspirational stories. The tour was created in 2020 with the vision to increase awareness about ocean protection and conservation by sharing films made by people who have dedicated their lives to the ocean and all her glory. The tour is available for ocean businesses, groups and others to book and conduct community screenings worldwide.

One Ocean Film Tour is a spectacular visual journey. Join us and immerse yourself in the mighty power of our One Ocean!

Non-hosted event.

Vol. 5 Programme:

I FEEL YOU

Film Maker: Giannandrea Carpanzano

Run Time: 5 minutes

The short "I FEEL YOU" supports the mission of Spazzapnea ODV: to protect and preserve the biodiversity of our seas, promoting environmental awareness and the importance of direct action through seabed and beaches cleaning initiatives.

SOULS

Film Maker: Ian Mun

Run Time: 11.75 minutes

SOULS is the memoir of 6 extraordinary individuals whose lives have been deeply intertwined with the ocean. These powerhouses have set countless records, accomplished by many firsts, and pioneered groundbreaking achievements. This film shares with us their stories, experiences, challenges with the primary mission to inspire future generations of ocean advocates.

THE JAGUAR HOUSE

Film Maker: Ben Meadows

Run Time: 9.5 minutes

Dogs. Turtles. Jaguars. People.

In a sleepy beach town in the Yucatan, these 4 characters intersect in a negative way. But a special forces soldier has an idea. It's a house.

KOHOLĀ

Film Maker: Daniel Sullivan

Run Time: 14.5 minutes

In the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires, the return of the koholā (humpback whales) provides a powerful symbol of hope and healing. "Koholā" explores the cultural significance of these majestic creatures to the Hawaiian people, showcasing how their presence reaffirms ancestral connections and offers a path towards recovery.

ONE SHOT

Film Maker: Nicolas Pina

Run Time: 14 minutes

Surfer Eurico Romaguera and photographer Jorge Abian set out to capture a wave in Greenland, created by a calving glacier.

OUT OF THE OFFICE

Film Maker: Alex Clapin

Run Time: 7 minutes

“Out of the Office” follows Gus Boisson, a daring sailor and dreamer, as he crosses the Atlantic to close one chapter of his life and begin another. Leaving behind a secure engineering career in Brazil, Gustavo shares his journey of adventure over stability, navigating both the literal and emotional storms of life at sea. Through humor, vulnerability, and hard-won wisdom, he shares the lessons that inspired him to help others achieve their own dreams. This film is a celebration of courage, resilience, and living life to its fullest, because as Gustavo reminds us “you never know if tomorrow will come.”

IN EXILE

Film Maker: Nathan Fitch

Run Time: 11 minutes

A short film exploring the US nuclear legacy in the Pacific through the lens of members of the Marshallese community in Arkansas. Moved from their islands by the US for a series of nuclear tests in Bikini Atoll commencing in 1946, these Pacific Islanders remain in exile 78 years later.

WHERE THE WINDS TAKE YOU

Film Maker: Nate Dodge

Run Time: 12 minutes

Embracing the power of the arctic wind just 10 degrees shy of the North Pole, a sailboat captain sails North dodging icebergs, exploring remote fjords, and experiencing a close encounter with the ultimate apex predator.

CORALS’ LAST STAND

Film Maker: Jane Hammond

Run Time: 28 minutes

Corals' Last Stand follows the voyage of a team of prominent Australians including author Tim Winton and musician John Butler as they travel to the reef to bring worldwide attention to the impact that drilling will have on this special place.


Dates
Thur 25 Sept, 7pm
Genre
Short Films
Warnings

Exempt
Duration
113 mins
Tickets
Admission: $25
Concession: $21
(No Free Tickets).

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