Big Blue Film Fest, Newport, OR Videos

At just 1.2 square miles, Otter Rock Marine Reserve is the smallest of five designated sites along the Oregon Coast where no fishing or ocean development is allowed. This mini yet mighty marine reserve provides a unique and nutrient-rich habitat in which an amazing mosaic of wildlife thrives. Take a tour with us and hear about how Otter Rock Marine Reserve contributes a wealth of value to scientific research, the economy, and to conservation efforts. Catch "Otter Rock Marine Reserve - Where Science and Stewardship Meet" in Block A: "Near and Far" Tickets for Saturday are on sale now! Link in bio Follow Friends of Otter Rock #otterrock #oregoncoast #marinereserve #bigblue #bigbluefilmfest #documentary #conservation #oregon

We're back to highlight another film! This film won the "Big Blue Best in Education" Award! Be Blue is a short documentary film created to showcase an educational project about the importance of preserving our oceans. This film was created in collaboration with Project To Be schools, an educational initiative dedicated to teaching children about the importance of sustainability and how to interact with nature in a more balanced way. Be Blue is an innovative and creative way to educate and inform our youth about the importance of preserving the environment. It is a project that brought together local artists, activists, entrepreneurs, and athletes in an effort to raise awareness around the urgent need to protect our oceans and to provide a unique perspective on ocean conservation. We invite you to watch Be Blue and join us in our efforts to create a better future. This inspiring film was made by Synedoc and directed by Daniel M. Silva, who will be flying in from Portugal for the event! Catch this film and the exclusive Q&A with the director in Block E: Making an Impact Tickets are on sale now and going fast! Grab yours today at the link in our bio. #bigblue #beblue #bigbluefilmfest #synedoc #film #filmfestival #oregon #education #ocean #projecttobe #environment #nextgen #teachingthenextgeneration

Welcome back to another BBFF Film spotlight! Today's film is called "Echoes from the Blue Meadow" directed by Hector Hernandez. Motivated by the dream of being a marine biologist, Itzel is the first Mexican researcher to be part of the Gulf Listen international network for acoustic monitoring of cetaceans. Through anecdotes and experiences, will immerse us in a fascinating tour of her profession. With first class marine photographers, and a sound mastering by the Grammy nominee, Simon Gibson (The Hobbit, The Beatles: Get Back), Echoes From the Blue Meadow is an audiovisual experience that will make you live how exciting, risky and amazing the world of marine biology is. Catch this film in Block D: "Pursuing Passions" Tickets on sale now! #bigblue #bigbluefilmfest #filmfestival #ocean #whales #research #gulf #echoesfromthebluemeadow #marinebiology #studentfilm

Check out the new Big Blue 2024 trailer! We are so excited to share these inspiring, unique, beautiful, and insightful films with you. Get your tickets now, link in bio. Trailer brought to you by OSU Productions, made from clips of the 27 fantastic films that will be screened. #bigblue #ocean #bigbluefilmfest #filmfest #filmfestival #documentary #nature #whales #fish #event #festival #ticketsonsalenow #oregon #coast #beach #oregoncoast

Our second Film Spotlight takes us all the way to Ireland in "Fair Seas: The Atlantic Northwest" Life along the northwest Irish coastline is constantly moved and shaped by the wild green waves rolling in from the Atlantic Ocean. Below the waves, the life and color of the underwater world await. By exploring these hidden gems of Ireland, the wildlife and seascapes hidden beneath the surface, and how these waters are now at risk, this film explores the stunning Irish coastline through the eyes of those who know it best. Voices from local coastal communities explore their close connection to the ocean, sharing their stories, hopes, and fears, and how marine protections offer new hope for a brighter future for our natural world. Made by Swimming Head Productions Directed by Dr. Tasha Phillips, an early-career director, specializing in short, documentary films. After beginning her career as a marine scientist, her transition into film came through a passion for the communication of complex issues through engaging storytelling. She is a National Geographic Explorer and draws on her endless curiosity and a forensic eye for detail to direct documentaries exploring fascinating topics from new scientific discoveries to personal stories, aiming to engage people with the natural world. Catch this film in Block A: Near and Far Ticket on sale December 15th! #bigbluefilmfest #fairseas #swimminghead #filmfestival #documentary

Welcome to our very first BBFF 2024 film spotlight! "The Ocean's Greatest Feast" is a fantastic film that will take your breath away. Every winter South Africa’s east coast sees billions of sardines converge in the biggest biomass migration on the planet. As they move up the coast, this 4-mile-long shoal faces a range of predators from seals in an ancient colony, to Cape gannets launching aerial attacks, and hundreds of hungry sharks that corral the sardines into bait balls. A super pod of dolphins arrives, and the sardine numbers are decimated. Everything favors the predators until the orcas come. This film will be in Block B: Curious Creatures. Don't miss it! Earth Touch Mea Trenor: Writer, Producer Graham McTavish: Narrator Ruaan Botha: Editor Graeme Duane and Chris Fletcher: Executive Producers Cinematography by Boris Von Schoenebeck, Grant Brokensha, Timothy Jansen Van Vuuren, Greg Nelson, Steve Benjamin, Daniel Philogene #Bigbluefilmfest #film #earthtouchtv #oceansgreatestfeast #filmfestival #officialselection #ocean #sardine

We are so excited to announce that the Big Blue Film Fest People's Choice Award goes to "Fire Under the Sea"! This incredible film captured the intrigue of our audience on our Friday night screening. Congrats to the production team involved with this film! Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/704160186 From northern Sicily to the Bay of Naples, a scientific expedition led by Italian vulcanologist Francesco Italiano and Laurent Ballesta's team of deep divers will study volcanoes by exploring the seabed more than 100 meters below the surface. On the sunken slopes of the Mediterranean Sea, they will probe these territories in an attempt to discover clues about the workings of these mountains of fire hidden beneath the surface, encountering rare and secret ecosystems and sources of energy that were previously inaccessible. #bigbluefilmfest

For the winner of the Big Blue Film Fest “Most Inspirational” Award, we have “Reclaim Your Water: Natasha Smith” Directed by Faith Briggs There’s nothing quite like the feeling of riding a wave. Passionate about sharing that feeling, Natasha Smith and Ebony Beach Club invite more people to the water to increase inclusivity in surfing. Natasha didn’t grow up believing that “Black people don’t do that,” was going to be a limiting factor in her life. Not only does she ride dirtbikes, skate, and surf, she is passionate about sharing those skills with others. Along with her friends at Ebony Beach Club, Natasha is reclaiming waves, introducing others to the ocean, and spreading a love of surfing through her community. Her joy is palpable on each wave and whether it's dipping toes into the water, dancing in the waves, or getting on a board, EBC is creating an inclusive space on the beaches of Los Angeles that is making waves in their community. Made in partnership with Claima Stories and Sperry, “Reclaim Your Water” is a three-part short documentary series that poignantly highlights how communities of color can reclaim water as a healing and enjoyable experience for all. Don't miss out on this fantastic film! Director Fath Briggs @faithbeerose Creative Director Bimma Williams @bimmawilliams Production Company @dpm_projects Agency @claimastories Starring Natasha Smith @theunprofessional

Come learn about the fantastic creature known as the Horseshoe Crab in our next film spotlight! “Horseshoe Crabs: How 350-Million-Year-Old Sea Creatures are Vital to Human Survival” With the worldwide race to develop and manufacture vaccines came a renewed interest in horseshoe crabs. These sea creatures are over 350 million years old and their blue blood has been critical to the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Their epicenter is here in the northeast and they descend on our beaches every spring in the thousands. Although the bright blue blood played a vital role in helping to end the pandemic, their numbers are in decline. We spoke with some "local heroes" who have been protecting them and went out into the waters of Brooklyn with elementary students to monitor and tag them. Numerous species, including humans, depend on horseshoe crabs and it's up to us to help ensure their survival. Sarah Porter: The film is hosted by Sarah Porter, a passionate environmentalist and former New Yorker whose work rescuing unwanted hermit crabs has been featured in USAToday, Upworthy, PIX11 News, amNY, and The Dodo. Sarah runs the advocacy platform, Two Claws Up, dedicated to providing resources on how to properly care for crabs as pets. Additionally, she focuses on helping nonprofits use virtual reality (VR) for storytelling and raising awareness about their work. Sarah is a former Peace Corps volunteer and the founder of the New York City Peace Corps Association. Andrea Kramar: Andrea Kramar is a video journalist with eight years of experience spanning tv and digital. She currently shoots, produces, scripts, and edits digital video stories for USA TODAY and previously worked for CNBC and ABC News. She loves exploring the world around her and transforming her curiosity into multimedia stories. Social Media: Two Claws Up on Instagram and YouTube @twoclawsup

It's finally here... Take a sneak peek at our festival with this fantastic trailer for the Big Blue Film Fest Tickets are on sale now! Grab them before they run out. Video made by Mark Farley Clips from various films in the Big Blue Film Festival including: Fire Under the Sea Oregon Surfing: A Vital Way of Life The Sand-Eating Shark Two Kinds of Water ISIIS Salt Lines Horseshoe Crabs: How 350-Million-Year-Old Sea Creatures are Vital to Human Survival Pumping at Sea Kelp Me Please Oregon's Edge: The Creative South Coast Above Water The Journey of Theresia Reclaim Your Water: Natasha Smith The Sanctuary Undersea Close Encounters #bigbluefilmfest

Introducing our first film spotlight! “The Sanctuary” Recounting his love of the water, Ray Lewis, OAM, snorkels among the vibrant sea life of the marine sanctuary he has helped to protect. Tim Brown is an award-winning ecologist-turned-filmmaker. He is passionate about combining his love of the environment with filmmaking to create positive change for the natural world. 'The Sanctuary' is his directorial debut. Michael Portway is an acclaimed Melbourne-based filmmaker. His directorial debut, 'Wawi' (2015), screened at local and international festivals, including the Berlinale and the Melbourne International Film Festival. Check out his amazing film at the Big Blue Film Fest. #bigbluefilmfest