OCEAN TALES: Films in this session highlight successful stories about the preservation of marine wildlife and ocean habitats.
Sponsored by Worden's, Sushi Hana, and Exact Image.
BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS- dir. Hugh Pearson
BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS, narrated by actor Andy Serkis, takes viewers on a journey to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale. The film follows two scientific expeditions: one, a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years; and the other, to join Diane Gendron, the “Blue Whale Whisperer,” in the Gulf of California, where she and her team explore the role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans. The film provides an unforgettable window into these animals' lives—and the extremes scientists must endure to study them.
METROPOLIS: A DAY IN REEF CITY - dir. Luca Keller
Discover the hidden wonders of Reef City in METROPOLIS, a mesmerizing short film by Luca Keller that takes you into the heart of a coral reef's daily life, showcasing intimate and illuminating wildlife scenes.
WILD HOPE: CORAL COMEBACK - An HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and Red Rock Films Production
Corals around the world are threatened by rising ocean temperatures that bleach reefs and decimate entire marine ecosystems, but researchers in Hawaii are helping these marine architects beat the heat. With their help, coral reefs may have a better chance to survive — both now, and in the future.