International Ocean Film Foundation

What a turnout!

Thank you so much to all who came to the screening of My Penguin Friend. As always, we were excited to see old friends and meet new ones. We’d like to extend our gratitude to the San Francisco Zoo and Roadside Attractions for their partnerships and the opportunity to co-host this event. Thank you to David Schurmann Diretor for a lively and engaging discussion. And lastly, thank you to our wonderful volunteers for their hard work and commitment to ensure that our events run smoothly.

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In partnership with the San Francisco Zoo, the IOFF is hosting a free advanced screening of, My Penguin Friend, starring Jean Reno, next Tuesday, August 13th at AMC Kabuki 8.

Link for Registration in Bio.

We look forward to seeing you there!

A day to honor our environment and natural resources, Happy World Nature Conservation Day!

In an effort to contribute to environmental preservation, there are several ways to enjoy this lovely day such as joining or supporting local Conservation organizations, participating in beach clean ups, being mindful of your water usage, and the age-old Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

FACT: In approximately the first 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has just recently been documented to have saved 99% of species listed as close to extinction.

Celebrating the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem!

Though mangroves are prolific ecosystems supporting communities and marine life, they are under threat as a result of deforestation and pollution. In the past 40 years, Mangrove forests have decreased by a half and continue to shrink 3-5 times faster than global forest losses according to UNESCO.

What can you do to help?
Research the importance of Mangroves
Make sustainable choices
Learn more about restoration

The IOFF commits itself to raising awareness about conservation and global platform for ocean literacy and education

Did you also know it was World Shark Awareness Day!

One of the ocean’s fiercest predators, sharks are essential to marine life. They ensure the biodiversity of the ocean. Even with their importance, they are close to extinction due primarily to overfishing and being killed for their fins. Now, more than ever, is the time to educate and participate in their conservation.

Happy World Orca Day!

Also known as “Killer Whales,” Orcas have a strong impact on the functioning of the ecosystem as they are top of the food chain and control the population of marine life. As such, their conservation is vital as it provides an indication of the health of the ocean’s biodiversity.

SAVE THE DATE! Free Advanced Screening:

Date: Tuesday, August 13th
Time: 7PM
Location: TBD

A sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman João (Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy. Based on an emotional true story that riveted the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina, My Penguin Friend is a tale that traverses the magic of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love.

We will also have a special guest, Director David Schurmann, joining us for an engaging Q&A after the screening!

Definitely an event you don’t want to miss! Details to follow!

WE ARE BACK! And this time in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea!

With this year’s “Boundless Ocean” theme, the Korea International Ocean Film Festival will be screening a fine selection of films this July 19th - July 21st, 2024.

You may be familiar with these award-winning works - Orca: Black & White Gold, Until the End of the World, Tahlequah the Whale: A Dance of Grief and many more!

Let’s traverse the deep blue sea at this year’s KIOFF. Follow .official on Instagram for more updates!

#2024국제해양영화제 #2024 #선을넘다
#피아크

Job opportunity!! Great place to start a career and learn more about the ocean - and help protect it!

📣 Full time sanctuary job announcement!

Volunteer Coordinator/Education Assistant:
Lynker employment is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator/Education Assistant to work at the sanctuary's Coastal Discovery Center (CDC), located in San Simeon, CA.

The CDC is an interpretive visitor center that focuses on conservation of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and wildlife protection, and is reliant on a dedicated team of volunteer docents to interact with the public during open hours and assist with field trips and events. The Volunteer Coordinator/Education Assistant will coordinate volunteer recruitment from northern San Luis Obispo county communities, implement docent training and retention, facilitate volunteer enrichments, and assist leading K-12 education programs and public programs.

Position open until filled.
Details: https://montereybay.noaa.gov/new/welcome.html



(Photo: NOAA. Image description: building front with an ocean mural)

Join us for the International Ocean Film Foundation's encore screening on World Oceans Day 2024! Immerse yourself in a collection of ocean-themed films available to stream online. Celebrate the beauty, wonder, and importance of our oceans through captivating storytelling and breathtaking visuals. Whether you are a marine enthusiast, nature lover, or simply curious about the mysteries of the deep blue sea, this event is a must-see. Gain a deeper appreciation for our oceans and the diverse ecosystems they support. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to be inspired and educated about the wonders of the underwater world. One week left to watch! Tickets: https://worldoceansday.eventive.org/welcome

A shout out to our partners at Alaska Airlines for recognizing World Oceans Day in a big way!

The International Ocean Film Foundation volunteers are representing us again at the Goldman Environmental Prize! We are excited to be a part of the Goldman Youth program.

What a pleasure to host the World Premiere of Blue Carbon: Nature’s Hidden Power 🐋

Thank you to our Ocean Heroes! 🐋
You are all Seariously Amazing 🐬🌊

It’s a packed house for night 1! Special thanks to everyone who came out for Opening Night🐋🎬

Take an epic visual journey to Europe, Africa and South America, where different and distant communities clash with the ever growing fish farming industry. Through the lens of an investigative journalist, viewers will be challenged to answer the question for themselves: Is the fish farming industry a viable, sustainable answer for food security for an increasingly growing global population?

See Until the End of the World and more films at the 21st annual International Ocean Film Festival this weekend!

Tickets and the full festival lineup at intloceanfilmfest.org

https://vimeo.com/920269966/35406c555e

Until the End of the World Francesco De Augustinis, Italy, 60 min Take an epic visual journey to Europe, Africa and South America, where different and distant communities clash with the ever…

🐋🎥 Special thanks to our Hotel Sponsor Presidio Lodging for their incredible support this year!

🐋🎥 Thank you for helping us protect, restore, and celebrate the beauty of our oceans.

In 2012, a retired French couple began restoring a small, devastated island in the Philippines’ Palawan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, planting thousands of trees and mangroves and rebuilding reefs. Their Sea Academy spreads knowledge of the Reserve’s crucial food and economic importance for the local population. In a different way, “Mama Ranger” and the young rangers and scientists of reserve’s isolated Tubatahah reefs, share what they learn of the area’s wildlife with local fishermen and visiting divers.

See Alien Contact and more films at the 21st annual International Ocean Film Festival this weekend!

Tickets and the full festival lineup at intloceanfilmfest.org

https://vimeo.com/921220040/6ba3c20fc6

The Blue Quest: Palawan Clément Pourtal and Jérôme Brousse, France, 47 min In 2012, a retired French couple began restoring a small, devastated island in the Philippines’…

intloceanfilmfest 🐋🎥 Special thanks to our Hotel
Sponsor The Argonaut Hotel for their incredible
support this year!

Your partnership is truly sea-riously amazing!

🐋🎥 Thank you for helping us protect, restore, and celebrate the beauty of our oceans. 🌏🌊 Your partnership is truly sea-riously amazing!

🌊 Special thanks to our Hotel Sponsor The Jay Hotel for their incredible support this year!

🌊 Special thanks to our Copper Sponsor Thor's Hope Foundation for their incredible support this year!

Your partnership is truly sea-riously amazing!

Walruses of the Chukchi Sea north of the Bering Strait need breaks––haulouts––now and then, but global warming has melted the ice floes they once used to rest and give birth. The result: up to 100,000 walruses including young calves one night crowd into the planet’s largest haulout, startling Russian marine biologist, Maxim Chakilev, who monitors the site every year. Hundreds are crushed in their overcrowded panic.

See Haulout and more films at the 21st annual International Ocean Film Festival this weekend!

Tickets and the full festival lineup at intloceanfilmfest.org

https://vimeo.com/921218083/761dd23b56

Haulout Evgenia Arbugaeva, Maxim Arbugaeva, Russia, 25 min Walruses of the Chukchi Sea north of the Bering Strait need breaks––haulouts––now and…

Let the festivities begin!!

🐋🎥 Thank you Laura Wais for helping us protect, restore, and celebrate the beauty of our oceans. 🌏🌊 Your partnership is truly sea-riously amazing!

Join Emmy award-winning filmmaker Rick Rosenthal and neurobiologist Dr. Csilla Ari’s groundbreaking exploration into the minds of enigmatic giant manta rays. As they piece together evidence of their cooperating with humans, they discover greater depths of cognitive ability than previously understood. The film challenges preconceptions of marine intelligence by proposing the extraordinary idea that mantas may possess self-awareness.

See Alien Contact and more films at the 21st annual International Ocean Film Festival this weekend!

Tickets and the full festival lineup at intloceanfilmfest.org

https://vimeo.com/921215858/aad5736e7e

Alien Contact Rick Rosenthal, USA, 51 min Join Emmy award-winning filmmaker Rick Rosenthal and neurobiologist Dr. Csilla Ari’s groundbreaking exploration into the minds…