This screening package plays 2 short films and a speaker introduction before the feature. To view descriptions and trailers for each film click on the film title in the box to the right (desktop) or above (mobile). With an introduction from the plastic free mermaid

AN OCEAN STORY (feature film) An Ocean Story follows Dutch filmmaker and environmental activist Sander Van Weert as he travels around the world in search of solutions to the greatest threats facing our oceans.&nbsp; Featuring interviews with ocean experts, environmentalists and social entrepreneurs, Sander spotlights the enormous and urgent challenges facing our oceans and shows us what is needed to change their fate.

An Ocean Story - Plastic Free Mermaid introduction

FROM KURILS WITH LOVE (short film) Vladimir, a scrappy Russian marine biologist, stows away aboard a boat filled with adventure junkies and a world-renowned cybersecurity expert to help fulfil his quest to understand and protect the Kuril Islands. Vladimir has seen the decades-long changes in the region firsthand and also the sad decline of some important top predators in the area. His vision is to turn large parts of the region into marine protected areas and national parks to safeguard their beauty for future generations, protect biodiversity and improve overexploited coastal and oceanic ecosystems in the Kurils Islands. Set in one of the most inaccessible volcanic island chains in the world, the film introduces us to a true warrior for the planet on an intimate journey of visual bliss, sea lion chaos, and ultimately a greater hope for the Earth. THE BACKSTORY "We went to film an adventure story. Then a volcano changed everything...In the early stages we were looking at creating an adrenaline soaked adventure story with stunning scenery of the mythical and almost impossible to access Kuril Island chain in the Far East of Russia. What we ended up with was something much more powerful, much more meaningful, and with a more personal and heartfelt plea for conservation than we ever could have imagined. And Vladimir Burkanov, the undisputed guardian of the Kurils who only by coincidence decided to hitch a ride with our expedition ship, then become our guide and ultimately our inspiration to reshape and use our efforts to help protect the area."The team with a mission (Adventurers | Visual Artists | Storytellers | Scientists | Sponsors | Supporters)

From Kurils With Love

Vladimir, a scrappy Russian marine biologist, stows away aboard a boat filled with adventure junkies and a world-renowned cybersecurity expert to help fulfil his quest to understand and protect the Kuril Islands. Set in one of the most inaccessible volcanic island chains in the world, the film introduces us to a true warrior for the planet on an intimate journey of visual bliss, sea lion chaos, and ultimately a greater hope for the Earth.

HOW A SONG SAVED A SPECIES (short film) In the 60’s, commercial whale hunting caused the whale population to fall by an estimated 90% from what it used to be in the XIX century. The discovery of Roger Payne and his team, that whales are intelligent animals that play a crucial role in maintaining the ocean healthy, contributed&nbsp;to the creation of a global movement which led, years later, to a moratorium on industrial whaling. AWARDS Corte di mare festival, The Earth Day Film Festival, Queen city film festival, UK monthly film festival

How a Song Saved a Species

In the 60’s, commercial whale hunting caused the whale population to fall by an estimated 90% from what it used to be in the XIX century. The discovery of Roger Payne and his team, that whales are intelligent animals that play a crucial role in maintaining the ocean healthy, contributed to the creation of a global movement which led, years later, to a moratorium on industrial whaling.

An Ocean Story

From the once pristine shores of the world’s most idylic beaches to the neighbourhoods of the planets most enticing tourist attractions, the oceans we love are under threat. An Ocean Story takes us on a global adventure, showcasing the solutions and changemakers giving us hope for a better future.

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Explore our 2021 festival on-demand films here, available for streaming throughout Australia from February 26th - March 15th. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the stolen lands across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging.

The Transitions Film Festival showcases groundbreaking documentaries about the social and technological innovations, revolutionary ideas and trailblazing changemakers that are leading the way to a better world.

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