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Oct 25, 2014
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BLUE 2014 Film Finalists announced

BLUE Ocean Film Festival

November 3-9 | St.Petersburg, FL 

COME SEE THE OCEAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE

BLUE is an enlightening and entertaining 7-Day summit showcasing the world's finest ocean films and award winning marine photography along with a filmmakers marketplace, science and conservation seminars, international policy discussions and a robust ocean media industry conference.

BLUE's industry conference provides access to funders, producers, education and networking opportunities for underwater and ocean related visual media productions. Industry Conference seminars and workshops offer mentoring from esteemed professionals from the synergistic disciplines of media technology, underwater film-making, marine photography, ocean conservation, deep sea exploration, marine sciences, project funding, television programming, feature film production and content distribution.

Festival-goers get a chance to enjoy hundreds of award-winning ocean films, though-provoking programs and great camaraderie all in an inspiring destination.

“More than films, more than a celebration of all things wet, the Blue Ocean Film Festival brings together a potent mix of artists, scientists, conservationists, decision makers, industry leaders, inquisitive teachers, lively kids and more. Come to be in the company of kindred spirits and make useful contacts. Come to be entertained, or inspired, or informed. Come to have a good time. Whatever strums your blue heartstrings just don't miss out.”

 

-Dr. Sylvia Earle Founder Mission Blue, SEAlliance and a National Geographic Explorer in Residence

  

ANIMATION

This category recognizes achievement in the use of animation to convey engaging ocean stories and marine conservation information. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

 

BEST USE of MUSIC

This category includes Music Videos and recognizes the vital role music and the soundtrack plays in creating visual media that engages its viewers. Judges will be looking for excellence in the use of music to enhance the cinematic experience. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

 

BROADCAST TV PROGRAM

This category honors the best ocean focused program which has aired or is slated to air on broadcast television. The program should advance appreciation, awareness and understanding of the ocean, marine life and/or humanity's interconnectivity to the seas. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

 

CHILDRENS

This category recognizes the best films or programs that present information about our ocean to young audiences in an engaging, entertaining way and age appropriate way.

FINALISTS

CINEMATOGRAPHY

This category recognizes excellence in cinematography within the Ocean environment. The quality and artistry of both underwater and topside cinematography will be evaluated.

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

CONSERVATION INNOVATION and SOLUTIONS

This category recognizes the best films showcasing CONSERVATION Initiatives, effective SOLUTIONS, new INNOVATIONS or successful STRATEGIES that address issues threatening the sustainability of the ocean and the planet.

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

 

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: PEOPLE and the SEA

This category is for films that communicate the human inter-connectivity to the sea. This includes cultural, social, economic, spiritual and health connections as well as maritime history, archeology and anthropological perspectives.

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

 

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM

This category recognizes outstanding work in Feature Ocean Documentary films. Qualifying films are documentaries or factual visual media produced for theatrical release or distribution in a commercial cinema. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

EDUCATIONAL NON-BROADCAST

This category is for films under 40 minutes produced specifically for use in non-broadcast settings, such as in museums, zoos, parks, aquariums, or other institutional/educational venues that effectively advance awareness and appreciation of the oceans.

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

EMERGING FILMMAKER

This category is for films produced by non-student emerging filmmakers. Recent graduates, new independents and those with no more than one production that has been distributed are invited to submit to this category. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTION

EXPLORATION and ADVENTURE

This category recognizes the best films featuring ocean exploration, adventurous exploits, research expeditions or other activities relating to ocean discovery and understanding.

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTIONS

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

This category recognizes excellence in ocean related films produced in a non-English language. However, all films must have English subtitles for judging and Festival screenings.

FINALISTS

MARINE LIFE 

This category recognizes the most outstanding films whose main story relates to Marine Life. Some examples include: interesting behavior, the animal's habitat, its role within the ocean ecosystem, the relationships between species or how they are impacted by humans. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTIONS

MARINE SCIENCES

This category recognizes the best films that effectively engage the audience while increasing the understanding of marine and oceanographic sciences as they relate to sustainability and ocean literacy. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTIONS

OCEAN ISSUES

This category recognizes the best films whose focus is on issues threatening our ocean's health, sustainability, biodiversity and/or ability to provide life support for our planet. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTIONS

 

PRESENTER LEAD PROGRAM

This category is awarded to the best ocean focused program that utilizes a Host /Presenter to make the production engaging, entertaining and informative. 

FINALISTS

SHORTS

The Short Film category recognizes outstanding storytelling and production values in films on any relevant topic with a run time between 3 to 20 minutes. 

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTIONS

SHORT SHORTS

This category recognizes the best ocean related videos under 3 minutes in length. This includes amateur videos, online one-off or series, multi media projects, commercials, public service announcements, etc. and recognizes excellence in story telling, impact and creativity. 

FINALISTS

 HONORABLE MENTIONS

STUDENT FILMMAKER

This category is dedicated to recognizing student filmmakers enrolled in a verifiable academic program. No age restrictions. Proof of student status should be sent in with submission materials.

FINALISTS

HONORABLE MENTIONS

SURFING and OCEAN SPORTS

This category recognizes films that showcase ocean sports such as surfing, paddle boarding, rowing, sailing, free diving, swimming or other aquatic based activities while showing a connection between the sport and ocean stewardship.

FINALIST

HONORABLE MENTIONS

SPECIAL JURY RECOGNTION for 3D

TAMPA BAY STUDENT FILM

This category is for films that are created by students who are enrolled in a Tampa Bay area K-12 or other similar type of educational program. 

Finalists Announced in October

 

 

 

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