Ice Maiden (tour edit)
AUSTRALIA, 62 mins
Filmmaker: Jackson Speed, Nathaniel C. T. Jackson
Focus: Sailing & adventure
Strap yourself in for a rollicking sea adventure. “Ice Maiden” shares the awe-inspiring quest of Australian solo-sailor Lisa Blair, who is determined to rewrite history by becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Antarctica solo, non-stop, and unassisted.
Two Kinds Of Water
UK, 22 mins
Film makers: Dan McDougall
Focus: Ocean culture
Immerse yourself in the lives of a family living in the Guet Ndar fishing community on Senegal’s north coast.
“Two Kinds of Water” charts the unbreakable bond between a fisherman and his wife as they face unbearable challenges, fighting to keep their young family afloat in one of Africa’s most vulnerable fishing communities.
The Whale Song
Italy, 25 minutes
Netherlands, 25 mins
Filmmakers: Marco Verhagen
Focus: Marine life
Discover the vocal and empathatic power of Humpback Whales in this deeply moving story. “The Whale Song,” unlocks the enigmatic communication skills of humpback whales.
The Sanctuary
AUSTRALIA 7 mins
Film maker: Grassland Films, Tim Brown & Michael Portway
Focus: Ocean Environment/Marine Life
Take a tour of the crystal-clear waters of Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay, with Ray Lewis OAM. With every snorkel, Ray unveils the extraordinary world he has dedicated his efforts to preserve.
Raw
France 4 mins
Filmmaker: Tim McKenna for Oxbow, surfers Gilbert Teave and Tahurai Henry
Focus: Surfing
Gain a first-person perspective of the exhilaration of riding the giant waves of Tahiti. This visual and auditory feast will transport you to the heart of the barrelling crystal clear waves of Teahupo’o.
Tess Felix: Portrait Of An Artist
USA, 8 mins
Filmmaker: Cynthia Abbott
Focus: Ocean conservation/art
Dive into the transformative world of Tess Felix, where plastic debris evolves into vibrant portraits that echo a narrative of oceans in crisis. In her artistic series, ‘Ocean Eco Heroes,’ Felix immortalises activists dedicated to curbing the relentless surge of plastic waste.
Spike The Surfing Dog
Australia, 8 mins
Filmmaker: Top Dog Film Festival
Focus: Ocean sport
Brace yourself for a tidal wave of cuteness with ‘Spike Surfs’! Spike is the Melbourne marvel, who transformed from a land-loving pup to a bona fide surfing sensation.
