17th Annual International Ocean Film Festival

Marine Sciences & Wildlife Program - 7 films

Expired August 17, 2020 6:45 AM
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Marine Sciences & Wildlife Program (TRT: 73 min)


  1. Be a Better Roommate - Patrick Gillmore, USA, 3 min
  2. FreeFLY - Avery Bazan, USA, 4 min
  3. The Mother - Lutfu Tanriover, Turkey, 4 min
  4. Scott Portelli | Swimming with Gentle Giants, Stefan Andrews, Australia, 10 min
  5. Just Keep Swimming - Patrick Rynne, USA, 12 min
  6. A Voice Above Nature - Annie Moir, UK, 13 min
  7. Changing Seas: "The Cordell Bank: A National Treasure" - Alexa Elliott, USA, 27 min

FreeFLY - 4 min

West Coast Premiere

Breathtaking rescue footage of entangled whales demonstrates how experts use drone-mounted cameras to approach distressed and dangerous ocean giants. These eyes in the sky can assess the type, location and complexity of nets, lines, and other lethal gear, so it can be removed quickly, strategically, and safely. In 30 years, these heroes have freed over 1,300 whales, risking their own lives. Drones provide an aerial “cutting edge” component.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    West Coast
  • Director
    Avery Bazan
  • Producer
    Avery Bazan, Matt Pickett