Most social media initiatives are doomed to fail due to a lack of a content strategy. In this 2-hour workshop, content marketing expert Russell Sparkman will provide insight and background into the increasingly crucial role that content strategy plays in achieving success in a multi-platform world, of which social media is just one aspect.
The second half of the workshop is a hands-on activity in which attendees -- individually or in small groups -- will be given a content strategy assignment to apply to their own projects, and will present the results of the assignment to the group.
The GoPro camera has launched a revolution in POV filming. We are now regularly treated to video sequences never seen before. From extreme sports to wildlife – these cameras have given the filmmaker new creativity and flexibility above water and now they are ready to tackle water depths up to 197 ft/60m !
Tell the world exactly why you care and exactly how they can help! Participants will use IM2TO.com to design, build and launch a fully functioning web and social media site that will complement all your traditional or web based fundraising efforts now and in the future.
BAG IT:
2010 Best of Festival film. Bag It has been garnering awards at film festivals across the nation. What started as a documentary about plastic bags evolved into a wholesale investigation into plastics and their effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our bodies. Join the Bag It movement and decide for yourself how plastic your life will be.
Images and dialogue can tell a compelling story, but music in film immerses the viewer directly into an emotional state. In this workshop film composer and multi-instrumentalist Craig Eastman will include live playing and a bit of technology to illustrate and identify musical elements, and how they are used by top Hollywood composers, directors, and music editors use in the process of scoring films. Craig will touch on ways the film maker can combine music and technology, plan a music budget, as well as how to communicate with a composer or music editor to the best advantage.
The Cove- 2009 Best of Festival film. This Academy Award® Winning film follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and free divers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, shining a light on a dark and deadly secret. The film uses a provocative mix of investigative journalism, state-of-the-art surveillance, eco-adventure and arresting imagery,to inspire audiences around the world.
Experts share their knowledge and experience in storytelling from strategies to new perspectives. Class participation in brainstorming the future of storytelling will include break-out sessions on specific areas. The master class will be a major boost for those seeking a better understanding of the evolving world of online and science communications.
Alison Barret- "Innovative Uses of Technology"
Annelore Reisewitz- "Cutting Through the Science Jargon"
Blaire Palese- "Innovations in Campaign Storytelling"
Chris Palmer- "Thinking Strategically"
Charlotte Vick- "Stay on Target to Achieve Your Goal"
Discover the ins and outs of the Epic camera while gaining an understanding of the best uses for this equipment.
De-mystify the NSF Grant request process. Learn about navigating this intricate application process, key elements and insider tips that will help you create a winning NSF grant.
Poetic Ocean- Monterey Student Recognition | International School of Monterey
On Board- A personal narrative documentary that brings viewers literally on board into the world of surfing, and told by those who truly embrace it. Bringing people deeper into the surf experi- ence revealing to viewers the unique experience that occurs in the ocean and beyond the shoreline. FINALIST: STUDENT
Echoes of Exxon-Teen filmmaker travels to Alaska in 2010 during the news of the BP Gulf oil spill and realizes that the Exxon Valdez oil spill 20 years ago continues to affect Alaska wholy. Using interviews and archive footage, filmmaker compares the two spills, issues a timely warning.
FINALIST: STUDENT
Oceans for life Medley-Ocean for Life brings together stu- dents of diverse cultures and back- grounds to discover marine science, conservation and how the ocean con- nects us all. These youth media proj- ects tell the student’s stories about their experience.
FINALIST:STUDENT
Out of the Blue-Thousands of dolphins and whales wash up on U.S. coastlines yearly. Its estimated that more than 50% of them are human induced. Efforts by marine mammal stranding programs to rescue and rehabilitate these animals.
FINALIST:STUDENT
The Boarders of Wilderness- Taking the subject of wilderness as a man-made place, the film raises questions to instigate discussion. Using Cumberland Island and its wild horses as the backdrop, it explores the conno- tations and contradictions sur- rounding the term “wilderness.”
FINALIST:STUDENT
Alien Among Us- Erin Finicane & Tony Azios
Tangled Waters- The story of New Zealand's only shark nets on the beaches of Dunedin. Host Thom Adams explores the story of the sharks rise and fall, and the some- times odd relationships Kiwis have with their local Great White Sharks.
FINALIST:STUDENT
Join us in beautiful Carmel for an amazing opening night ceremony. In honor of Sea Otter Awareness Week the festival opens with a few welcome remarks and a KeyNote Presentation by Sylvia Earle & Jean-Michel Cousteau. Then sit back and enjoy "Otter 501", our night's primetime film event. We will close out the night with a cocktail reception on the terrace under the stars.
World Premier of Al Jardine’s music video “Don’t Fight the Sea” featuring The Beach Boys by Bob Talbot!
Above is a part of the Opening Night Marquee Event
A discussion around the use of laws and lawsuits to solve the biggest plastic pollution problems.
Whether shooting in the days of film or in the age of digital, images need to be, at some point, processed. Join marine photographer Jason Bradley and videographer Mary Lynn Price in a seminar that reveals the artistic side of imaging and processing raw files. What is raw, how does it work, and what does the future of this format hold for our industry?
Join Emmy Award winning wildlife cinematographer & Phantom slow-motion expert Andy Brandy Casagrande IV for an informative hands-on workshop showcasing the state of the art slow-motion technologies developed by Vision Research Institute.
This Master Class will teach you the skills you need to raise money, particularly from wealthy donors. Participants will learn how to build relationships with major donors and how to make an "ask." This is a must-attend workshop if you are interested in raising money for your projects.
Theatrical Documentary distribution model explained.
An in-depth discussion on how past and present environmental legislative victories have impacted and inspired those around the world.
Ocean Advocates talk about how to conserve, protect, and restore our world's ocean
Jim Toomey's Ocean Inspiration- They are known as Orcas, Killer Whales or Wolves of the Sea. They roam the world’s oceans, are highly social, highly deadly and stand at the top of the aquatic food chain. But how do they stay there? FINALIST: ANIMATED
My Father the Captain: Jacques Yves Cousteau- Jean-Michel Cousteau revisits the adventure and the legacy of Captain Cousteau not only through intimate stories from his family, but also from the people whose lives he influenced.Trailer
FINALIST:BROADCAST
Filmmaker Q & A with Jean-Michel Cousteau
Although 360 video has existed now for over ten years, the unsolved challenges facing this technology has kept this visual medium from gaining widespread use. With the advent of small HD camera technology, such as the GoPro Hero 2, we have begun to explore its applications underwater and develop viable online user interfaces. This workshop will focus on the challenges of filming 360 video underwater and explore new applications of 360 imagery.
Award-winning film producer, author, speaker and stand-up comic Chris Palmer leads you through this fun, thought-provoking, hands-on workshop furnishing you with the tools and techniques that will help you in your quest for a successful and happy life. This workshop will give you practical wisdom on how to be more fulfilled and productive, how to excel at time management, and how to prepare a meaningful personal mission statement.
While books have been adapted to film for years, little has been offered about how to go the other way – making films into books. Nationally recognized book publisher Frank Gromling takes filmmakers through the sometimes harrowing process of converting their films to best selling books. Gromling identifies the primary publishing methods and reveals how to navigate around the major pitfalls. This interactive workshop provides a step-by-step way to prepare a query, submit a proposal, analyze publishing houses, and negotiate contracts. Participants draft a query letter and a book proposal, with both reviewed during the session. As a result of this program, everyone will understand why converting films to books makes sense and how to accomplish it successfully.
Designed for beginners and emerging filmmakers and provides an opportunity to get the basic skills and foundation to launch your career in underwater filmmaking. What makes underwater filmmaking challenging? How do you connect and move an audience to care about the ocean? Cinematographer Richard Theiss will take you through many of the need-to-know technical aspects of underwater video, plus share important information on how to build a dramatic story and both entertain and educate your audience. You will learn about camera tips that the pros use, along with important cinematic storytelling elements like script or message development, continuity, time compression, and more.
An intimate moderated conversation with Capt. Don Walsh on his life, careers, and experience to the deepest point on the earth.
Honu Here- Sea Turtles are endangered in French Polynesia. A non-profit organization is doing its best to know more and protect this animal.
FINALIST: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Entre Parades de Agua- Favio belongs to a man kind of amphibians living in the depths of the ocean, who are destined to suffer a drastic evolutionary change that force them to lose the security of their immense habitat.
FINALIST: SOUND
Azul Intangible- A portrait of the beauty and biodiver- sity that inhabits the seas of Mexico. A voyage through the country’s north- eastern seas, showing a new perspec- tive of how we are related to the sea. [80:00min]
FINALIST: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Maximize your experience at BLUE by attending this enjoyable session by master networker Chris Palmer. Open to all delegates, Chris will provide practical tips on how best to spend your time, how best to accomplish your goals, and how to make the most of the incredible networking opportunities available to you.
Field Report Richard Pyle- This series features the critical field- work of scientists and filmmakers participating on One World One Ocean expeditions. We follow Dr. Richard Pyle from Cocos Island, Costa Rica as he explains the importance of biodiversity.
FINALIST: ONLINE DOT DOC, ONLINE SERIES
Ocean Stories with Howard & Michele Hall- Howard and Michele Hall have dedicated their lives to creating underwa- ter marine programs. Join them for behind the scenes filming challenges; working worldwide with a 1,300 pound 3D IMAX camera, while filming a broad range of sea creatures.
FINALIST:PRESENTER LEAD
Nature's Dive Bomber- Two sets of Gannet's live on identical shorelines along the South African Coast and feed off the same sardine run. Witness one colony's famine, one's feast, highlighted by the Gannet's thrilling hunt to survive.
FINALIST:MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Oceans at the Tipping Point- The Ocean Health Index provides data on ocean health and a way to mea- sure its progress. Scientists work to develop a baseline of data, honing in on ten ways humans use the ocean. FINALIST:INNOVATION MARINE EARTH SCIENCES
Hunt for the Giant Squid- The giant squid is one of the most illusive animals on the planet. Attempts to find and observe it in the wild have more or less failed. Months of exploration lead the crew through incredible glowing waters filled with bioluminescent flashing. Did they find a giant squid?
FINALIST: EXPLORATION
OCEAN SOUL – Recently released by National Geographic, Brian Skerry’s monograph Ocean Soul is a stunning collection of undersea photographs produced during his decades of ocean exploration. In this special presentation for BLUE, Brian will take the audience with him on assignment, sharing the inspiration for his work and the stories behind the iconic photographs. From harp seals swimming beneath polar ice to sharks on tropical reefs, Brian will celebrate the ocean's magnificence while also showing the damage caused by climate change and over fishing. Images and tales from his latest stories (Seamounts and Mesoamerican Reef), which appear in the September and October 2012 issues of National Geographic magazine, will also be featured in this show.
Alien Deep: Fires of Creation -Dr. Robert Ballard goes on a journey like no other, he’s setting out on an underwater odyssey down the world’s tallest mountain, Mauna Kea of Hawaii.
FINALIST: 3D MARINE EARTh SCIENCES PRESENTER LEAD
Join the One World One Ocean Campaign for a complimentary luncheon and short presentation and discussion by co-founders Greg and Shaun MacGillivray to learn about their rapidly growing media effort to protect the ocean and their unique approach to collaboration. Sylvia Earle will also join One World One Ocean for a brief discussion of their collaboration on July’s Mission Aquarius, a massive media-driven public engagement campaign, which shined a spotlight on the world’s last remaining undersea lab and the importance of ocean exploration.
The Last Reef- Check listings for XD Theater Exotic coral reefs, vibrant sea walls I the subarctic pulsating with anemo- nes and crustaceans: these biodiver- sity hotspots are as vital to our lives as the rainforests. Groundbreaking macro 3D cinematography explores these cit- ies beneath the sea.
FINALIST:THEATRICAL
Chagos- Showing the exceptional riches of the Chagos Archipelago, diverse wildlife on the remote expanse of the Indian Ocean captured by the only filming expedition permitted in the territory, playing a part in securing protection for this rare haven in the tropics.
FINALIST: MUSIC VIDEO
Close-Up- Dive into the magic underwater world around the Raja Ampat Islands of Indonesia with its wonderful creatures, and unlimited colors. Experience fascinating animals of the sea and microorganisms in their beautiful natural environment.
FINALIST: SOUND
Saving the Ocean- Renowned ocean biologist Carl Safina fishes with the locals on the island of Pemba, off the East African coast, meeting the influential Imams preachine the conservation message of the Koran: that humans’ role on Earth is to be stewards of Creation. FINALIST:INNOVATION
Pioneers of the Deep-In the vast Pacific Ocean, tectonic movements construct or swallow islands. Tonga archipelago home two animals have adapted to cope with these land raisee from the ocean: the sooty tern, and the Alvin crustacean. Learn how their two fates link. FINALIST: THEATRICAL
Tsunami Strike: Japan- On March 11, 2011 a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan generated a tsunami. This series of ocean waves sped towards the island nation with waves reaching 24 feet high. The result was devastation and utter destruction.
FINALIST:ONLINE SERIES
Dino Fish- In 1938, a living fossil appears in the small coastal town of East London, South Africa. A trawler docks with
a specimen never seen before. It is a large blue fish with limb-like fins, armored scales and a tail that no liv- ing fish possesses. It's a Coelacanth.
FINALIST: EXPLORATION
Ocean Voyages 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Explore the familiar themes of moth- erhood in a world as unfamiliar as it is breathtaking. Featuring a newborn humpback calf and his enormous 40-ton mother, we are taken on a jour- ney into their world.
FINALIST:3D
Here’s your chance to land a deal. For 8 minutes you get to sit face-to-face with some of the most sought after network commissioners and film distribution executives in the business.
Jim Toomey's Ocean Inspiration- They are known as Orcas, Killer Whales or Wolves of the Sea. They roam the world’s oceans, are highly social, highly deadly and stand at the top of the aquatic food chain. But how do they stay there? FINALIST: ANIMATED
My Father the Captain: Jacques Yves Cousteau- Jean-Michel Cousteau revisits the adventure and the legacy of Captain Cousteau not only through intimate stories from his family, but also from the people whose lives he influenced.Trailer
FINALIST:BROADCAST
Filmmaker Q & A with Jean-Michel Cousteau
Into the Deep with Elephant Seals- Thousands of northern elephant seals make an annual migration to breed each winter at Año Nuevo State Reserve, on the San Mateo County coast. Marine biologists are using high-tech tools to explore the secrets of these amazing creatures. FINALIST: SHORTS
Hot Tuna- The ultimate marine animal – one of the fastest, most powerful and intelli- gent fish in the sea. It’s also the most highly prized. The Bluefin Tuna is worth more than its weight in silver, and is being fished into the brink of extinction.
FINALIST: MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
The Narrative of Victor Karloch- A Victorian ghost story set on the icy North Atlantic Sea. This film uses 30-inch tall Bunraku style puppets and traditional in-camera special effects to tell a chilling supernatural tale.
FINALIST:ANIMATED
The Bering Sea Adventures- Come dive with us on an expe- dition into the Grand Canyons of the Bering Sea! Discover a new species and watch out for squid attacks!
FINALIST: DIGITAL INTERACTIVE CAMPAIGN
Whale Wars- The group seeks out a Japanese whal- ing fleet, then uses it's Delta Zodiac, helicopter, and other innovative techniques,to disable and/or sink the Japanese whaling ships to enforce international laws on the high seas.
FINALIST:EXPLORATION
Receive valuable real world tips, industry insights, and listen to stories of ‘lessons learned’ from renowned ILCP photographer Michele Westmorland.
Receive valuable real world tips, industry insights, and listen to stories of ‘lessons learned’ from renowned filmmaker Doug Allan.
Sea Rex 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Join Julie, in a unique voyage through time and space. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. FINALIST:3D THEATRICAL
Exploring the Deepest Ocean: Been There, Done That – What’s Next? Part 1
This is the first of a two-part series of 90-minute sessions that delve into the science, technology, and techniques of exploring the deep ocean abyss. Six expert panelists will review recent scientific findings and discuss the latest technologies. All of them have participated in dives with manned submersibles. And three were part of James Cameron’s recent Deepsea Challenge Expedition in March 2012. Based on their past and present experiences, the speakers will forecast what the future holds for exploration of the oceans’ greatest depths.
Session Chairman
Captain Don Walsh USN (ret), PhD
President, International Maritime Inc.
Osos Polares: Segunda Parte- Second part of a feature where we present the critical survival situation polar bears face due to global warm- ing.
FINALIST:FOREIGN LANGUAGE
The Poles: Polar Regions in Peril- A fascinating look at our Polar Regions, the life that inhabits them, and how they are being affected by climate change.
FINALIST:NON-BROADCAST
The Poles: Polar Regions in Peril
Deep Sea Under the Poles- Dive into the frigid waters of the Artic to discover a silent universe under the ice. This fearless crew takes the ultimate plunge scuba diving under- neath the ice at the North Pole. FINALIST: EXPLORATION
The Sea Otter Story- The sea otter is a keystone species in trouble. This film explores the Pacific sea otter’s life, feeding habits and potential troubles the sea otters along our coast face.
FINALIST:NON-BROADCAST
Manta Ray of Hope- Wed 9/26 Golden State 3:00 PM Witness their majestic beauty and feel their pain as we see mantas exploited in fisheries. Go undercover to under- stand and expose the trade that is threatening their future. FINALIST:MARINE EARTH SCIENCES SHORT
Project Manta- Manta rays curiously interact with people, travel vast distances, and show surprisingly complex behavior. They are threatened at this time. Join the PROJECT MANTA team as they reveal the mantas’ secret world.
FINALIST:MARINE EARTH SCIENCES
Ocean Voyages 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Explore the familiar themes of moth- erhood in a world as unfamiliar as it is breathtaking. Featuring a newborn humpback calf and his enormous 40-ton mother, we are taken on a jour- ney into their world.
FINALIST:3D
Bangladesh: A Climate Trap
Planet Ocean
Fish Meat: Choose Your Farm Wisely- The age of fish meat has arrived. The seas are running out of fish, and aquaculture has stepped in to meet rising global demand for seafood. But what exactly is farmed fish? How is it made? Is it good or bad for the environment? Two friends, an ecologist and an engineer, take a scientific voyage along the sparkling coast of Turkey to pull back the cover on modern fish farming. They experience the tragedy of tuna ranching, a successful nursery for sea bass, trout ponds elegantly terraced into a hillside, and an enormous fish feed factory, before finding hope for the future at a traditional mountain carp pond.
The Surprise Salmon- A school of Alaska’s sockeye salmon have found a breach leading to the heart of a volcano. Navigating the sulphurous waters, bears, sharks and vultures, they escaped the Earth’s wrath to give birth to descendants that continue this epic journey.
FINALIST:MARINe ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Numerous ocean conservation initiatives are going on all around the world. Are we making a difference? Leaders in Global Ocean Conservation, Governance, Advocacy and Exploration come together to address this question. These thought-leaders provide us with their insight and personal assessment of the current state of the ocean, the progress we are making and the challenges that lay ahead for securing a healthy ocean and future. Subject to agreement of this overall schedule BOFF will formally extend an invitation for HSH to participate and speak on this panel.
Sea Rex 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Join Julie, in a unique voyage through time and space. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. FINALIST:3D THEATRICAL
Join the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for a celebration of national marine sanctuaries' 40th Anniversary.
Ocean Voyages 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Explore the familiar themes of moth- erhood in a world as unfamiliar as it is breathtaking. Featuring a newborn humpback calf and his enormous 40-ton mother, we are taken on a jour- ney into their world.
FINALIST:3D
Blue's Planet: Sounds- Recorded May 2011 in New Orleans at the famed Piety Street Recording. Focused around the one-year anni- versary of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster. Exploring a new genre of “Global Blues” spotlighting environmental art- ist Wyland’s
FINALIST: MUSIC VIDEO PEOPLE AND THE SEA SOUND
Scars of Freedom- Q&A
Ocean Giants- Whales and dolphins remain a con- stant source of fascination to us. But how much do we really know about them? Teams of intrepid scientists are making extraordinary breakthroughs in their understanding of these intel- ligent life forms, breakthroughs that may safeguard their survival.
FINALIST:BROADCAST CINEMATOGRAPHY
The summary of scientific findings from the scientists of The Ocean in a High CO2 World Symposium.
Gain insight into what the network's strategy for new media content.
Gain insight into what the network's strategy for new media content.
A panel discussion on what we know, what are doing, and what we need to do to communicate, educate and address ocean acidification.
Save Lolita- On August 8, 1970, a four year-old killer whale named Tokitae was brutally taken from her mother in the Puget Sound and brought to the Miami Seaquarium, where she was placed in a 35 foot wide tank and renamed “Lolita.” She has lived there ever since.
FINALIST:PSA
Science on the Spot: Sound Waves- Our goal is to drill down on one place, one science concept, one person, and see the science in action as it is happening, with the folks who make it happen.
FINALIST:ONLINE SERIES
The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales- Ingrid Visser is the only scientist in the world to swim with wild Killer Whales. Her approach has revolutionized our understanding of these creatures. With a high number of deaths striking New Zealand's populaton, she faces her greatest challenge.
FINALIST:ISSUES
Gain insight into what the network's strategy for new media content.
Gain insight into what the network's strategy for new media content.
Gain insight into what the network's strategy for new media content.
Ocean Voyagers- Check listings for XD Theater Explore the familiar themes of moth- erhood in a world as unfamiliar as it is breathtaking. Featuring a newborn humpback calf and his enormous 40-ton mother, we are taken on a journey into their world.
FINALIST:3D
Panel Discussion
A diverse group panel discussion on the opportunities and challenges that face the use of manned submersibles in media production.
Exploring Bloody Bay Wall- Bloody Bay Wall is a highly acclaimed dive spot that sits atop a 5,000- foot underwater cliff off Little Cayman Island in the Caribbean Sea. Motivated coral reef ecosystems and the stunning beauty of Bloody Bay Wall, this film illuminates the rich marine life.
FINALIST: NON-BROADCAST
Ragged Tooth- We follow this incredible shark on its biannual migration along the South African coast and venture deep into underwater caves to study its dra- matic mating behavior. FINALIST:CINEMATOGRAPHY
Sea Rex 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Join Julie, in a unique voyage through time and space. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. FINALIST:3D THEATRICAL
Here’s your chance to land a deal. For 8 minutes you get to sit face-to-face with some of the most sought after network commissioners and film distribution executives in the business.
Sea Jellies: A Summer Swarm- In the summer of 2010, Monterey, California experienced an invasion of graceful and potentially dangerous sea jellies. Cinematographer Richard Theiss captured majestic underwater video of this spectacular event. FINALIST:ONLINE DOT DOC
SHARK SMART- Discover the diversity of sharks, explore how our activities are affect- ing sharks, and how those effects can have devastating impacts not only on these magnificent animals, but on entire ocean ecosystems.
FINALIST:NON-BROADCAST
Untamed Americas: Coasts- Come on an epic, journey through America's Coasts, one of the most diverse and dramatic places on Earth. America's shores are home to extraordinary life and awe-inspiring spectacles.
FINALIST:MARINe ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
The Last Reef- Check listings for XD Theater Exotic coral reefs, vibrant sea walls I the subarctic pulsating with anemo- nes and crustaceans: these biodiver- sity hotspots are as vital to our lives as the rainforests. Groundbreaking macro 3D cinematography explores these cit- ies beneath the sea.
FINALIST:THEATRICAL
Celebrity conservation advocates discuss how to utilize their influence effectively to ignite a movement for the greater good.
Caribbean Marine Etiquette- The Caribbean Marine Etiquette PSA is an entertaining visual experience starring Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro. It engages, intrigues and educates residents, tourists, and children alike with imagery of the Caribbean Islands.
FINALIST: PSA
Universe of the Ocean- In this documentary Frank Schätzing embaWrks on a journey through time and space to explore the secrets of the world’s oceans. The audience
is in the front row when, he shows newly found colourful and sometimes bizarre organisms of the deep.
FINALIST:3D DIGITAL INTERACTIVE CAMPAIGN FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRESENTER LEAD
Bangladesh: A Climate Trap | Ami Vitale, Sanjeev Chatterjee
Planet Ocean- Capturing the extraordinary images of our remarkable oceans. It explains some of the planet's greatest myster- ies and how essential it is that we live in harmony with the oceans. FINALIST:CINEMATOGRAPHY PEOPLE & THE SEA
Oceans at the Tipping Point- The Ocean Health Index provides data on ocean health and a way to mea- sure its progress. Scientists work to develop a baseline of data, honing in on ten ways humans use the ocean. FINALIST:INNOVATION MARINE EARTH SCIENCES
Hunt for the Giant Squid- The giant squid is one of the most illusive animals on the planet. Attempts to find and observe it in the wild have more or less failed. Months of exploration lead the crew through incredible glowing waters filled with bioluminescent flashing. Did they find a giant squid?
FINALIST: EXPLORATION
Receive valuable real world tips, industry insights, and listen to stories of ‘lessons learned’ from renowned filmmaker Didier Noirot.
Alien Deep: Fires of Creation- Dr. Robert Ballard goes on a journey like no other, he’s setting out on an underwater odyssey down the world’s tallest mountain, Mauna Kea of Hawaii.
FINALIST: 3D, MARINE EARTH SCIENCES, PRESENTER LEAD
The Big Fix- An investigation into the mas- sive BP oil spill, digging deeper to reveal more unsettling truth about the world we live in today. Uncovering a vast net- work of corruption that caused one of the greatest environmen- tal catastrophes of all times. FINALIST: ISSUSES
Blue Carbon-
My Villiage, My Lobster-
Weightless: Emotional Free Diving-
This is the second of the two-part series of 90-minute sessions that delve into the science, technology, and techniques of exploring the deep ocean abyss. Six expert panelists will review recent scientific findings and discuss the latest technologies. All of them have participated in dives with manned submersibles. And three were part of James Cameron’s recent Deepsea Challenge Expedition in March 2012. Based on their past and present experiences, the speakers will forecast what the future holds for exploration of the oceans’ greatest depths.
Session Chairman
Captain Don Walsh USN (ret), PhD
President, International Maritime Inc.
Sea Rex 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Join Julie, in a unique voyage through time and space. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. FINALIST:3D THEATRICAL
Into the Deep with Elephant Seals- Thousands of northern elephant seals make an annual migration to breed each winter at An?o Nuevo State Reserve, on the San Mateo County coast. Marine biologists are using high-tech tools to explore the secrets of these amazing creatures. FINALIST: SHORTS
Hot Tuna- The ultimate marine animal – one of the fastest, most powerful and intelli- gent fish in the sea. It’s also the most highly prized. The Bluefin Tuna is worth more than its weight in silver, and is being fished into the brink of extinction.
FINALIST: MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Global Reef Expedition: Mission Bahamas- A group of Bahamian scientists team up with an international research mission to study remote coral reefs around the Bahamas.
FINALIST: NON-BROADCAST
Great Barrier Reef: Nature's Miracle- it is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. This is the portrait of this biological miracle, and dives greater in detail than any previous television project.
FINALIST: BROADCAST, CINEMATOGRAPHY, MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, PRESENTER LEAD
A series thought-provoking talks centered on a single idea. Each of these sessions will have four speakers who present their concepts in 10 minutes or less.
Receive valuable real world tips, industry insights, and listen to stories of ‘lessons learned’ from renowned filmmaker Rick Rosenthal.
Ocean Voyages 3D- Check listings for XD Theater Explore the familiar themes of moth- erhood in a world as unfamiliar as it is breathtaking. Featuring a newborn humpback calf and his enormous 40-ton mother, we are taken on a jour- ney into their world.
FINALIST:3D
The Last Reef- Check listings for XD Theater Exotic coral reefs, vibrant sea walls I the subarctic pulsating with anemo- nes and crustaceans: these biodiver- sity hotspots are as vital to our lives as the rainforests. Groundbreaking macro 3D cinematography explores these cit- ies beneath the sea.
FINALIST:THEATRICAL
A series thought-provoking talks centered on a single idea. Each of these sessions will have four speakers who present their concepts in 10 minutes or less.
Cuba Hope Spots-
Gardens of the Queen-
A thought-provoking discussion on marine protected areas and how we can leverage the success of Cuba.
More than 18 million tuned in to see Anderson Cooper journey to Cuba to dive with Drs. David E. Guggenheim and Fabián Pina among stunningly healthy coral reefs, surrounded by scores of large sharks and imperiled fish species in the Edward R. Murrow Award-winning 60 MINUTES segment, Gardens of the Queen. Join Guggenheim, the “Ocean Doctor,” for an encore screening, a behind-the-scenes look at the 60 MINUTES presentation and a distinguished panel to discuss the significance of the piece and the important lessons it highlights about marine protected areas (MPAs) and Cuba’s unique example.
Named by Christopher Columbus to honor Queen Isabel, Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina, or Gardens of the Queen, is one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems remaining in the Caribbean. In a world where coral reefs are dying, the corals in the Gardens of the Queen are flourishing, and like a living time machine, the Gardens likely resemble the healthy coral reefs Columbus saw, avoiding the rapid decline so common throughout the Caribbean and the rest of the world. What makes this ecosystem so healthy? What are the implications for coral reefs elsewhere? What is the role of diving in this special ecosystem? And how is this ecosystem bringing Americans and Cubans closer together? Join us to learn more.
The Island President- After bringing democracy to his country, President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, takes up the fight to keep his homeland from disappearing under the sea. FINALIST:THEATRICAL
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ceans at the Tipping Point- The Ocean Health Index provides data on ocean health and a way to mea- sure its progress. Scientists work to develop a baseline of data, honing in on ten ways humans use the ocean. FINALIST:INNOVATION MARINE EARTH SCIENCES
Edi's Paradise: Will it Survive?- East of Indonesia lies the paradise of Swiss diver Edi Frommenwiler. Here you find the most bio-diverse coral reefs on the planet. Producer Otto C. Honegger visited Edi, he presented some of its strange creatures. FINALIST: FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Professional Photographer and Filmmaker Kip Evans
Kip Evans will share his top ten things everything photographer should know before embarking on an expedition including:
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Light the Ocean- See an entirely new perspective on the ocean world. Combining data from scientists around the globe with computer animation software we are able to turn the waters of the ocean crystal clear. FINALIST:CINEMATOGRAPHY MARINE EARTH SCIENCES
Sushi: The Global Catch- Trace the origins of sushi in Japan to its status today as a cuisine that has spawned a lucrative worldwide industry. The explosive demand for sushi has brought with it problems, as fish stocks have steadily depleted, sushi threatens the balance of the ocean’s ecosystems. FINALIST:ISSUES
Save Lolita- On August 8, 1970, a four year-old killer whale named Tokitae was brutally taken from her mother in the Puget Sound and brought to the Miami Seaquarium, where she was placed in a 35 foot wide tank and renamed “Lolita.” She has lived there ever since.
FINALIST:PSA
Science on the Spot: Sound Waves- Our goal is to drill down on one place, one science concept, one person, and see the science in action as it is happening, with the folks who make it happen.
FINALIST:ONLINE SERIES
The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales- Ingrid Visser is the only scientist in the world to swim with wild Killer Whales. Her approach has revolutionized our understanding of these creatures. With a high number of deaths striking New Zealand's populaton, she faces her greatest challenge.
FINALIST:ISSUES
Stories from the Gulf- Months after the largest oil spill in American history, many residents are still struggling to survive. A riveting portrait of a unique way of life, built upon the water's bounty, generations of tradition.
FINALIST:ISSUES
Gulf Tides Series- AS the BP oil drilling disaster slowly unfolds, coastal community lead- ers and fisherman fear the worst and demand the truth from BP. Gulf Restoration Network debuts an ongo- ing series focused on the impacts to our coast and communities. FINALIST:ONLINE SERIES
My Secret Life as Plankton- This film transports the viewer into the sensational life of fish. Introducing a cast of rarely filmed, planktonic characters, capturing their beauty. We learn the role plankton play in the lives of ocean creatures. FINALIST: ONLINE DOT DOC
Alien Deep: Innver vs. Outer Space- The world is running out of room. Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard pits himself against powerful advocates of manned space flight, seeking practical solutions for ocean living and farming. FINALIST: BROADCAST EXPLORATION INNOVATION
Global Reef Expedition: Mission Bahamas- A group of Bahamian scientists team up with an international research mission to study remote coral reefs around the Bahamas.
FINALIST: NON-BROADCAST
Great Barrier Reef: Nature's Miracle- it is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. This is the portrait of this biological miracle, and dives greater in detail than any previous television project.
FINALIST: BROADCAST, CINEMATOGRAPHY, MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, PRESENTER LEAD
Global Reef Expedition: Mission Bahamas- A group of Bahamian scientists team up with an international research mission to study remote coral reefs around the Bahamas.
FINALIST: NON-BROADCAST
Great Barrier Reef: Nature's Miracle- it is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. This is the portrait of this biological miracle, and dives greater in detail than any previous television project.
FINALIST: BROADCAST, CINEMATOGRAPHY, MARINE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, PRESENTER LEAD
Weightless: Emotional Free Diving- A man travels through an emotional journey in the world of underwater creatures, trying to find balance inside himself.Sometimes we have to fall deep to realize that we always had the choice to stand up.
FINALIST:SHORTS SOUND
Deep Blue Dive- The ethos of freediving; The challenge: to dive as deep as pos- sible on just one breath. The drive: to explore the ocean in the purest way. The goal: make it back to the surface. Trevor Hutton, reveals the physiologi- cal challenges which have to be over- come to succeed.
FINALIST: OCEAN SPORTS
Sanctuary in the Sea- Gulf of the Farallones off San Francisco house whales, white sharks, dolphins, seabirds, and conservation issues. Dive below the surface to discover the abundance of life that thrives in this rich ocean environment.
FINALIST: PEOPLE & THE SEA
Exploring Bloody Bay Wall- Bloody Bay Wall is a highly acclaimed dive spot that sits atop a 5,000- foot underwater cliff off Little Cayman Island in the Caribbean Sea. Motivated coral reef ecosystems and the stunning beauty of Bloody Bay Wall, this film illuminates the rich marine life.
FINALIST: NON-BROADCAST
Ragged Tooth- We follow this incredible shark on its biannual migration along the South African coast and venture deep into underwater caves to study its dra- matic mating behavior. FINALIST:CINEMATOGRAPHY
Respect the Tail- A beach going litterbug finally gets some sense slapped into him by a dis- gruntled mermaid.
FINALIST:PSA
Minds In The Water- Follow the quest of professional surfer Dave Rastovich and friends to protect dolphins, whales and the ocean they share his journey.
FINALIST:ISSUSES OCEAN SPORTS PEOPLE & THE SEA
The relationship between filmmakers and scientists can sometimes be tense and hostile. Join this candid discussion about the challenges in the field facing production crews and scientists and how they can work more effectively together.
Film Competiton Awards Ceremony.
25 different film categories and the Best of Festival will be awarded for their outstanding filmmaking.
Celebrate all the winners of the film competiton at the biggest party of BLUE 2012.
Andy the Angler Fish- Meet Andy, the Anglerfish, who takes us 3,000 feet below sea level to discover earth's most bizarre and fascinating creatures: a mischievous shrimp who spits bioluminescent fluid, a Jelly’s eye-catching light display, and a peculiar mating behavior.
FINALIST: ANIMATED, CHILDREN
Jonathan Bird's Blue World: Anarctica- Jonathan goes to Antarctica to inves- tigate life south of the polar circle.
He explores the majestic kelp forests of Patagonia, swims with penguins, meets a massive jellyfish, and has an encounter with a Leopard seal.
FINALIST: CHILDREN PRESENTER LEAD
The Story of Sharks- With a drastically declining shark population worldwide we offer a new perspective on the most feared fish in the world. We tell the story of our ocean’s greatest predators, focusing on the role they have in our lives.
FINALIST: ANIMATED
Sea Creature Fun Facts- This animation series created by the One World One Ocean campaign to spark kids’ interest about the amazing creatures that call the ocean home.
FINALIST: CHILDREN ONLINE SERIES
The Shark Riddle- Follow Laura and Robert on an adven- ture through the pages of a magical journal to solve a mysterious riddle about shark teeth.
FINALIST: CHILDREN
Diego's Dream- Check out Diego as he snorkles with amazing sea life at espiritu santo and isalnd in the Sea of Cortez. In this short film, Diego shares his love for the sea life and his desire to help protect it for future generations.
Ride A Wave: Live & Love It Up (88 min)
Shaaark: Seal Broken (7 min)
Surfing the Wild East (24 min)
Finnsurf (52 min)
Weightless: Emotional Free Diving (5 min) - A man travels through an emotional journey in the world of underwater creatures, trying to find balance inside himself.Sometimes we have to fall deep to realize that we always had the choice to stand up.
FINALIST:SHORTS SOUND
Sanctuary in the Sea (19 min) - Gulf of the Farallones off San Francisco house whales, white sharks, dolphins, seabirds, and conservation issues. Dive below the surface to discover the abundance of life that thrives in this rich ocean environment.
FINALIST: PEOPLE & THE SEA
Deep Blue Dive (49 min) - The ethos of freediving; The challenge: to dive as deep as pos- sible on just one breath. The drive: to explore the ocean in the purest way. The goal: make it back to the surface. Trevor Hutton, reveals the physiologi- cal challenges which have to be over- come to succeed. FINALIST: OCEAN SPORTS
Look to the Sea - The Big Fish guides a scientist through the wonders of the oceans in this music video made for the Census of Marine Life project.
FINALIST:MUSIC VIDEO
Wounded Warriors- Injured veterans dive in two of the National Aquarium's exhibits as part of their physical therapy regimen.FINALISTS: SHORTS
From Bullets to Bubbles- Follow a small group of disabled, war Vets who rebuild their lives by learning to Scuba Dive through the Disabled Vets Scuba.
FINALIST: EMERGING
The Shark & the Can- A shark unwittingly terrorizes all the sea creatures, sad and lonely, his enemy is his frightening appearance. One day he finds a can, he uses it for a very unconventional purpose, hop- ing it will help bring acceptance from others.
FINALIST:ANIMATED
Jaws Comes Home- In the summer of 2010 shark expert Greg Skomal and Harbour Master Stuart Smith are on high alert as a huge, 18 foot Great White is spotted off Chatham, MA. This film records the first underwater images of an Atlantic Great White in over 30 years. FINALIST:BROADCAST
Now More than Ever Sharks Count- Pioneering divers recount their experiences with sharks while diving. Introducing a new citizen science program called SharksCount, a new international database of shark sight- ings to help shark conservation. FINALIST:DIGITAL INTERACTIVE CAMPAIGN
Surfing & Sharks- A documentary about the danger South African surfers endures every time they paddle out, in the largest shark population in the world. The viewer is introduced to three local surfers as they share their experienc- es with these animals while surfing their favorite spots. FINALIST:EMERGING
Stories from the Gulf (22min) - Months after the largest oil spill in American history, many residents are still struggling to survive. A riveting portrait of a unique way of life, built upon the water's bounty, generations of tradition.
FINALIST:ISSUES
Gulf Tides Series (53 min) - As the BP oil drilling disaster slowly unfolds, coastal community lead- ers and fisherman fear the worst and demand the truth from BP. Gulf Restoration Network debuts an ongo- ing series focused on the impacts to our coast and communities. FINALIST:ONLINE SERIES
Beyond Pollution (96 min) - After watching his hometown and its surrounding areas being desecrated by BP's massive oil spill Barker White was compelled to uncover the truth. They unveil a shocking tale of greed and corruption, culminating to the largest man-made environmental disaster in America, history. FINALIST: EMERGING
Fish Tale: My Secret Life as a Plankton (6 min)
Manufacturing Stoke (80 min)- See an introspective look into the surfing culture's struggle to be ben- eficial to itself. Influential members of the surfing community are pushing for change within surfing's greatest paradox: a majority of the materials used are environmentally toxic. FINALIST:EMERGING OCEAN SPORT
Itu's Bones (90 min) - tells the story of expert net fisherman Itu (ee-too) Davey as he makes the journey from subsis- tence gill-netter to pro fly fishing guide. This compelling, and contro- versial story features the importance of marine reserves and sustainable fisheries. FINALIST:PEOPLE & The SEA
Sushi: The Global Catch (75 min) - Trace the origins of sushi in Japan to its status today as a cuisine that has spawned a lucrative worldwide industry. The explosive demand for sushi has brought with it problems, as fish stocks have steadily depleted, sushi threatens the balance of the ocean’s ecosystems.
Thank You Ocean (1 min)
On Board (6 min) - A personal narrative documentary that brings viewers literally on board into the world of surfing, and told by those who truly embrace it. Bringing people deeper into the surf experi- ence revealing to viewers the unique experience that occurs in the ocean and beyond the shoreline. FINALIST:STUDENT
Solstice (5 min) - Every year huge aggregations of Basking Sharks arrive to feed on the massive plankton blooms, but for such a large animal they are difficult to spot. This film follows a decade long quest to observe these rare creatures.
FINALIST:ONLINE DOT DOC
Stacked (15 min)
12 Miles North (32 min) - In the early 1950’s, African-American Nick Gabaldon challenged racial seg- regation in Los Angeles through surf- ing. this film pays tribute to Gabaldon, who drowned in a surfing accident
in 1951.
FINALIST: OCEAN SPORTS
Stacked
12 Miles North- In the early 1950’s, African-American Nick Gabaldon challenged racial seg- regation in Los Angeles through surf- ing. this film pays tribute to Gabaldon, who drowned in a surfing accident
in 1951.
FINALIST: OCEAN SPORTS
Respect the Tail (1 min)
Mission of Mermaids (15 min) - Susan Rockefeller’s most personal documentary uses the archetype of the mermaids to create a poetic ode to the sea, and a plea for its protection. The mermaid as our guide, we can unite to protect our oceans to preserve them as places of regenera- tion, beauty, and boundless dreams. FINALIST:SHORTS
Minds in the Water (85 min)
Pad Yatra (70 min)
Saving the Ocean (27 min)- Renowned ocean biologist Carl Safina fishes with the locals on the island of Pemba, off the East African coast, meeting the influential Imams preachine the conservation message of the Koran: that humans’ role on Earth is to be stewards of Creation. FINALIST:INNOVATION
Planet Ocean (42 min) - Capturing the extraordinary images of our remarkable oceans. It explains some of the planet's greatest myster- ies and how essential it is that we live in harmony with the oceans. FINALIST: CINEMATORGRAPHY PEOPLE & THE SEA
Best of Festival Screening
