All aboard for a big-screen ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.
Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and power of the sea through a selection of short films from around the world.
“The Ocean Film Festival is more than just a film event; it’s a celebration of our planet’s blue heart,” says tour director Nell Teasdale. “With stunning cinematography and compelling stories, the festival aims to inspire a deeper connection with the sea, offering a deep dive into the heart of our oceans and the lives of those who cherish them.”
The 2025 film line-up includes We The Surfers, about how surfing can change lives, plus films about freediving, extreme bodyboarding, and more. The inspirational documentaries are introduced by a compère, and each screening will see a free prize giveaway to win ocean-related goodies.
“Whether you’re a seasoned ocean enthusiast, a weekend surfer, or someone who marvels at the mysteries of the deep, this festival promises an unforgettable cinematic journey,” Nell continues.
The Ocean Film Festival was created in Australia to inspire people to enjoy, explore, and protect our oceans, and this is the 12th year it has toured in the UK.
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Film highlights include:
ASTRONAUT IN THE OCEAN
11 minutes
Bodyboarding is often seen as surfing’s uncool sibling… but that’s about to change. Bodyboarder Shane Ackerman catches daunting waves that others shy away from. While professional surfers bask in fame and fortune, Shane is a crane operator by day. For him, work is merely a means to an end – a way to fund the moments of absolute liberation found on his bodyboard.
AQUABALLET
5 minutes
Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in this mesmerising performance by freediver Marianne Aventurier. Filmed in the crystal waters of French Polynesia, Aquaballet is a poetic dance with marine life, transforming the ocean into a living stage. Celebrating the beauty and grace of underwater creatures, Marianne merges her passions for the ocean, animals, and dance to create this breathtaking display of underwater artistry.
WE THE SURFERS
38 minutes
Set in the coastal towns of Liberia, an unexpected cultural exchange transforms lives through the universal language of surfing. What begins as a simple athletic pursuit becomes a profound journey of self-discovery, resilience, and connection in a community hungry for opportunity and healing. We The Surfers is proof that sometimes the most powerful humanitarian aid is not just about survival, but about creating moments of pure, transformative joy.
Dates and venues are:
Christchurch, The Regent Centre, 1st October and 12th November
Poole, the Lighthouse Theatre, 23rd October
