Duct tape surfing
The International Ocean Film Festival is coming to a theatre near you.
The festival, which originates in Australia, will feature a selection of the world’s most captivating ocean-themed short films and will be shown in 17 towns and cities across the UK.
Designed to mesmerize, educate and enthrall; the International Ocean Film Festival showcases more than two hours of sensational footage taken above and below the water’s surface.
Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home. A selection of 2014 highlights include:
Duct tape surfing
Eighteen years ago, a car accident left Pascale Honore paralysed from the waist down. Fascinated by the ocean, Pascale dreamed of being able to surf. With the help of a roll of duct tape and with the support of her sons’ friend Tyron Swan, a big wave surfer and professional diver, Pascale’s dream eventually became a reality. Share in her joy.
And Then We Swam
In May 2010, two British friends set off to row across the Indian Ocean in a second hand boat. Having zero rowing experience, they signed up for an organised race – only to find that a lack of entrants meant that there would be no support boat. After 116 grueling days at sea, the duo was within 8km of the finishing line when disaster struck. An incredible story of adventure, foolhardiness and survival.
Sportlife Saga: Water
Follow world champion free-diver Guillaume Néry deep below the water’s surface as he transforms the sport of free-diving into an art. Now a world-record holder, Guillaume reaches depths of more than 100m and can stay below the surface for more than seven minutes at a time. His forays into the big blue will leave you breathless.
2014 UK Tour Dates
4 September – Truro, Hall for Cornwall
6 September – Porthcawl, Grand Pavilion
13 September – Whitley Bay, Playhouse
16 September – London, Conway Hall
17 September – London, Conway Hall
19 September – Brighton, Brighton Dome (Corn Exchange)
20 September – Llandudno, Venue Cymru (The Hall)
23 September – Portsmouth, Kings Theatre
24 September – Leeds, The Carriageworks
25 September – Edinburgh, The Queen’s Hall
27 September – Inverness, Eden Court (Empire Theatre)
01 October – Exeter, Corn Exchange
02 October – Bath, The Komedia
03 October – Poole, The Lighthouse
11 October – Bristol, Victoria Rooms (Bristol University)
17 October – Cambridge, Lady Mitchell Hall (Cambridge University)
28 October – Malvern, Forum Theatre
30 October – Birmingham, Crescent Theatre
For tickets and information, go to www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk