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Celebrating its 5th Anniversary in 2008, The The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to using film to improve public understanding of the environmental, social and cultural importance of marine ecosystems and to increase active participation in ocean conservation.

SFOFF is the premier venue in North America for ocean films and media and celebrates its 6th anniversary in 2009. For the past five years, we have produced an acclaimed festival of ocean-themed films from all over the world that are largely unavailable to the general public. Themes range from marine science and industry to wildlife, environment, coastal cultures, sports and adventure. SFOFF's programs are intended not only to entertain the audience but, more importantly, to educate and encourage active participation in ocean conservation.


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It's a Wrap!

Thanks to all who came and supported the 5th San Francisco Ocean Film Festival! From a spectacular Opening Night Party at Aquarium of the Bay to a weekend of sell-out programs at Cowell Theater, this year's Festival presented 50 films, with 28 filmmaker guests in attendance, to an estimated 4,500 filmgoers.


SFOFF's Undersea Party

The Bay Area's marine and filmmaking communities celebrated SFOFF's 5th Anniversary in style at the Opening Night Party on Friday, February 1 at the beautiful Aquarium of the Bay on San Francisco's waterfront. The evening featured exceptional food and beverages from the Bay Area's top restaurants and vineyards as well as a silent auction and two fabulous live acts – Huna Wai Hawaiian Band and legendary locals The Mermen . Guests also got a sneak peak of Grant Washburn's new film Quest for Fear, with spectacular surfing footage and an original soundtrack by The Mermen. SFOFF thanks Aquarium of the Bay for sponsoring this Opening Night celebration.


Special Events

In a special Festival presentation, Roger Payne and Lisa Harrow captivated audiences with their performance of Sea Change: Reversing the Tide at the Cowell Theater on January 31. The renowned whale biologist and actress couple earned a standing ovation and participated in lively audience Q&A. Miss the show? - a DVD of this San Francisco performance will be available shortly. Keep posted for details or visit seachangeinstitute.org


Community Projects

Thank you to SFOFF's first corporate sponsor CREDO Mobile for supporting the Bay Area Oil Spill Video Project. With CREDO Mobile's support, we were able to shine a spotlight on local films and filmmakers and grassroots community activism, uniting our efforts to clean up the Bay. View the festival selections on our YouTube Channel


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2nd Annual Student Festival

A greater number of schools participated in SFOFF's 2nd Annual Student Festival with 10 groups visiting the Cowell Theater from as far afield as Oakland and San Jose. Over 1,000 high and middle school students had the opportunity to venture beneath the waves in four programs over two days.


SFOFF in the News

SFOFF 08 had great media coverage, including KRON, Comcast 11, KTVU, San Francisco Chronicle (6 articles, including Opening Night as 'Invitation of the Week'), San Francisco Magazine, SF Weekly, Sunset Magazine and more. Read further:
SF Chronicle: Judy Irving
SF Chronicle: Saving Luna


2008 Festival Awards

Congratulations to our winners and to all SFOFF's 2008 filmmakers for their stunning contributions to this year's Festival.
ADVENTURE AWARD: Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown, David L. Brown
ARTISTIC AWARD: Ribbon of Sand, John Grabowska
AUDIENCE AWARD: Saving Luna, Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit
CULTURE AWARD: Titans of the Coral Sea, Jordan Plotsky
ENVIRONMENT AWARD: Papa Tortuga, Rob Wilson
FAR-OUT AWARD: Dungeness, Janette Scott
WILDLIFE AWARD: A Man Among Orcas, Jean-François Barthod


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2008 Festival Photo Pool
Opening Night Party at
Aquarium of the Bay

Festival founder Krist Jake and
Festival Director Rachel Caplan

The Mermen, Opening Night Party

CREDO Mobile's polar bear meets
the Bag Monster

Melissa Laine, "SF Oil Spill",
part of the Bay Oil Spill Video Project

Suzanne Chisholm & Michael Parfit, "Saving Luna"

Student Film Festival at Cowell Theater

Judy Irving, "19 Arrests, No Convictions"

2008 Award Winners
Of Wind & Waves:
The Life of Woody Brown

Ribbon of Sand

Saving Luna

Titans of the Coral Sea

Papa Tortuga
Dungeness

A Man Among Orcas


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Planning is already underway for the 2009 Festival and many other events throughout 2008. Here's how to get involved:

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SUPPORT:

SFOFF offers a wide variety of opportunities for individual and corporate sponsors, community partnerships, and foundation grants. Your support enables us to grow the annual Festival and to present further year-round screenings and events. For a more complete overview of opportunities, please contact us at [email protected]

The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Donations can be made through our secure server.

VOLUNTEER:

Over 100 volunteers make the Festival happen and our core group works year-round to produce entertaining and educational events, as well as the annual Festival. Sign-up now to help with upcoming events or to get involved with planning the 2009 Festival. [email protected]

NETWORK:

SFOFF is social - Please link your personal or company profile to our social networking sites, or put a link to oceanfilmfest.org on your website or blog.

The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to using film to improve public understanding of the environmental, social and culturalimportance of marine ecosystems and to increase active participation in ocean conservation.
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Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:42:00 PST

Get Involved

Planning is already underway for the 2009 Festival and many other events throughout 2008. Here's how to get involved: SPONSOR:SFOFF would like to hear from companies want to support our work, or the m...
Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:11:00 PST

Flickr Group Now Up: Post Your Festival pix

.. ...... ........Festival Photo PoolWe want to see your Festival photos!Post your top pix to our online group at flickr.com/groups/oceanfilmfest08copyright©2008 San Francisco Ocean Film Festiv...
Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:20:00 PST

Read All About It: SFOFF in the news

SFOFF 08 had great media coverage, including KQED, Comcast 11, KTVU Channel 2, San Francisco Chronicle (6 articles, including Opening Night as "Invitation of the Week"), San Francisco Magazine, SF Wee...
Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:02:00 PST

Its a Wrap!

It's a Wrap!Thanks to all who came and supported the 5th San Francisco Ocean Film Festival!From a spectacular Opening Night party at Aquarium of the Bay to a weekend of sell-out programs at Cowell The...
Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:20:00 PST

Ocean Film Festival 2008 Award Winners

SFOFF 2008 Award WinnersThe 5th San Francisco Ocean Film Festival closed with the presentation of new Festival Awards. Bay Area filmmaker David Brown's poignant biopic of 94 year-old surfing legend Wo...
Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:09:00 PST

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Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:01:00 PST

World Premiere of Judy Irving’s new film!

Loved THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL? See the latest film from local favorite Judy Irving at the SF Ocean Film Festival. 19 ARRESTS, NO CONVICTIONS screens Sun Feb 3 at 1pm, Cowell Theater at Fort...
Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:58:00 PST

SAVING LUNA is at SF Ocean Film Fest!

Like Orcas? Don't miss SAVING LUNA at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, an inspiring and beautiful story of a community's attempts to save an orphaned calf.SAVING LUNA screens Sat Feb 2 at 1pm, C...
Posted by San Francisco Ocean Film Festival on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:04:00 PST