Experience the Ocean. Support the Next Generation

Join us for the fourth annual International Ocean Film Festival: Florida Tour at FAU Harbor Branch, a growing coastal tradition that brings together ocean enthusiasts, filmmakers, scientists, and families for an unforgettable afternoon on our waterfront campus.

Following a sold-out event last year, the festival returns with a new collection of inspiring short films from around the world, each offering a window into the beauty, complexity, and importance of our ocean.

More than a film festival, this event directly supports student success at FAU Harbor Branch, helping prepare the next generation of marine scientists, engineers, and ocean advocates.

What to Expect

• A curated lineup of independent ocean films from around the world
• Meet-and-greet opportunities with FAU Harbor Branch students and experts
• Access to our Exhibitors Showcase highlighting research and education initiatives
• Up close view of our state-of-the-art marine mammal ambulance
• Interactive experiences and live demonstrations
• A photo-op with Humphrey the humpback whale
• Popcorn, refreshments, ocean-themed fun, and more!

Featured films include:

• The Race to 30x30 with Sylvia Earle – Andy Mann (UK) 4 min.
• Changing Seas: Whales in a Plastic Ocean – Alexa Elliott (USA) 27 min.
• Coral in Focus – Quentin van den Bossche (Fiji, South Korea, USA) 18 min.
• Monterey Bay White Sharks – Kip Evans and Dr. Barbara Block (USA) 15 min.
• Stone Biters: Saving the Arctic Sea Forests – Ismaele Tortella (Norway) 20 min.
• The Human Side of Plastic: Abby Barrows – Andrew Lynch, Ben Ayers and Rush Sturges (USA) 18min.
• Replanting a Garden – Anthony W. Wallace (Canada) 15 min.
• Juan Fernández UNOC Announcement – Andy Wann (UK, USA) 7 min.
• The Bottom Line – Ben Mallaby (UK) 2 min.
• Life on the Edges – Stories from the Frontlines of Climate Resilience – Andi R Cross and Adam Moore (Australia, USA) 23 min.