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Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour, this selection of short films combines breath-taking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans.

Venturing to rarely explored depths of the planet, meet the surfers, paddlers, divers and scientists who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the ocean. Plunge into the wonders of the big blue – without getting your feet wet!

Ice Maiden (62 minutes)
Adventurer Lisa Blair is aiming 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.

The Whale Song (18 minutes)
Delve into the enchanting world of humpback whales and their remarkable ability to communicate through song. Narrated by renowned marine biologist Nan Hauser, we also join DJ Sam Feldt, who demonstrates the synergy between nature and art by using whale song to create a dance floor hit. A visually stunning short film celebrating the fusion of music and nature.

The Call of the Cold (12 minutes)
Three athletes embark on a multi-sport adventure in Iceland, to explore ‘water’ in its many forms. From surfing wild waves, to climbing icebergs, to free diving beneath the icy surface, they chase the fine line between frozen and liquid water.

Tess Felix: Portrait of an Artist (8 minutes)
California-based artist Tess Felix uses plastic debris to create mosaic portraits as a vibrant response to the perilous state of our oceans. Through the forgotten and unusual remnants of everyday life, Tess uses art to speak of the places, people and ocean that she loves.

The Call (12 minutes)
Hawaiian photographer and surfer Mike Coots has a deep bond with the ocean, until a harrowing shark attack alters the course of his life. Turning fate into purpose, Mike uses his camera to capture the grace and majesty of sharks, sharing their story to give back to the ocean in his own way.

Metropolis (12 minutes)
Plunge into the depths of the ocean’s most vibrant ecosystem. This mesmerising short film takes a light-hearted look at the daily lives of the inhabitants of ‘Reef City’, from the morning rituals of the emperor angelfish to the nocturnal hunts of the colourful wunderpus.