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2009 CALL FOR ENTRIES
6th San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
February 19-22, 2009

Swimmers braving the waters of the North Pole.
Sea birds returning from extinction in Bermuda.
Sailors navigating a home-made boat across the Atlantic.
Eco-savvy fishermen protecting their reef in Papua New Guinea.

Ocean lovers of all species find a second home on both sides of the screen at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival (SFOFF), the first, largest, and most influential showcase of its kind in North America. Now in its sixth year, the festival returns February 19-22, 2009, to present more than 40 documentary, fictional, and animated films from around the world. Themes range from marine science and industry to wildlife, conservation, coastal culture, exploration, adventure, and salt-water sports. The four-day festival of films and events includes premiere film screenings, student programs, media arts, awards, lively discussions and revelry with filmmakers and ocean experts from around the world. SFOFF 2009 will attract over 4,500 ocean-minded enthusiasts to one of the most anticipated and inclusive ocean events of the year.

***Film submissions are now accepted for the 6th San Francisco Ocean Film Festival***

We welcome all ocean-related entries including documentary, fictional, and animated short and feature length films. Films relating to the following themes will be considered:

* Ocean Sports (e.g. surfing, sailing, fishing, kayaking, swimming, scuba and free diving)
* Environmental Issues
* Marine Sciences
* Ocean Exploration
* Coastal and Island Culture and History

Accepted entries are eligible to compete for Awards in Adventure, Culture, Environment and Wildlife categories.

Submit online through Withoutabox at http://www.withoutabox.com/login/3972
or download the entry form from our website at http://www.oceanfilmfest.org. Please download the Entry Guidelines for full information. The general deadline is October 15, 2008.

For further information, please visit us at http://www.oceanfilmfest.org
call +1 (415) 561-6251 or email info@oceanfilmfest.org

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