BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EventFinder//Add to Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:evt_afc14b77f596@eventfinder DTSTAMP:20260831T120815Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T220000 SUMMARY:Ocean Film Festival World Tour LOCATION:Rio Theatre\, 1205 Soquel Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95062 DESCRIPTION:Supporting Save our ShoresDive into the Depths of the 13th Annu al Ocean Film Festival World TourThe Ocean Film Festival World Tour\, now in its 13th year\, is set to make a splash across the globe in 2026\, retu rning with a powerful and visually stunning line-up of films that celebrat e the ocean from every angle — above the surface\, beneath the waves\, a nd deep into the stories that connect us all to the sea.This year’s tour promises an unforgettable night out for ocean lovers\, featuring six rema rkable films from around the globe.  From high-stakes adventure and recor d-breaking journeys to intimate portraits of marine life and environmental restoration\, the 2026 program is packed with breathtaking cinematography \, inspiring characters\, and a deep respect for the ocean and the communi ties shaped by it.One of the standout films in the 2026 program is The Raf tsmen\, an epic story of courage and endurance. Twelve unlikely adventurer s from seven different countries come together to attempt a feat few would dare imagine — crossing the world’s largest ocean on three handmade w ooden rafts\, guided only by the sun and stars. Battling storms\, starvati on\, and the psychological toll of life at sea\, their six-month journey r emains the longest raft expedition ever completed. Now\, fifty years later \, the original 16mm footage has been beautifully restored into 4K\, allow ing modern audiences to witness the sheer scale of this once-in-a-lifetime ocean odyssey.Jemima Robinson\, Founder and CEO of the Ocean Film Festiva l World Tour\, says the 2026 season continues the festival’s mission to share ocean stories that move\, inspire and connect audiences.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n THE RAFTSMEN (tour edit) Australia : 48 m inutesTwelve misfits from seven countries unite on an explorer’s crazy d ream. Their aim is to cross the world’s largest ocean on three handmade wooden rafts with only the stars and sun to guide them. Battling storms\, sharks and psychological demons\, their epic six months at sea remains the world’s longest ever raft journey. Now\, fifty years on\, their origina l 16mm footage has been beautifully remastered into 4K and the surviving r aftsmen finally share their incredible story.THE KELP COLLECTOR Australia : 5 minutesAfter decades dedicated to a career in science\, Sandy Webb ha s found a new passion in retirement: meticulously collecting and catalogui ng the diverse algae species that inhabit the waters of Port Phillip Bay n ear her Williamstown home. With the precision of a scientist and the eye o f an artist\, she transforms her marine discoveries into exquisite pressed seaweed specimens. This intimate portrait reveals how Sandy's dedication to documenting local marine life connects her more deeply to the coastal e nvironment she calls home.STONE BITER: SAVING THE ARCTIC SEA FORESTS Norw ay: 20 minutesWhen an Italian photographer moves to Northern Norway\, he c arries a dream: to explore the icy Arctic waters and film the iconic wolff ish amongst lush kelp forests. But beneath the surface\, he finds a stark reality - an ocean floor stripped bare\, where the once-thriving sea fores ts have nearly vanished.As Ismaele learns to navigate the cold\, unfamilia r sea\, he unravels the mystery of the missing kelp. Along the way\, he me ets scientists\, volunteers\, and local experts who refuse to give up on t he ocean they love. Together\, they’re building a new kind of movement r ooted in resilience\, restoration\, and hope.ANTARCTICA: DOMAIN ONE Argen tina: 27 minutesNarrated by surfing legend Kelly Slater\, this stunning do cumentary follows two Argentinian brothers on an extraordinary expedition to the end of the Earth. United by their passion for riding waves and prot ecting our oceans\, the Gauchos del Mar embark on a sailing\, trekking\, a nd surfing adventure through Antarctica's breathtaking landscapes.This is more than a film about adventure. It's a powerful rallying cry for the con servation of our planet's last great frontier – and a reminder that what happens in Antarctica affects us all. Will you answer the call?A DRAGON ’S DANCE Australia: 5 minutesBeneath the waves of Australia's Great Sou thern Reef\, a creature of myth and wonder performs an ancient ritual. Th is mesmerising short film follows the enchanting lifecycle of the leafy se a dragon\, one of the ocean's most extraordinary and elusive inhabitants. Cloaked in nature's most intricate disguise\, these delicate dragons drift through their kelp kingdom with a grace that defies their struggle to sur vive.Prepare to be spellbound by nature's most elegant dancer.TAINÁBrazil : 15 minutesThe life story of Tainá Hinckel\, a prominent Brazilian profe ssional surfer\, unfolds through dives into her memories\, woven together with intimate talks\, old photographs\, and letters written to herself. Fr om her small town childhood to the challenges of being a woman in surfing\ , Tainá faces her greatest dream and challenge: competing for her first O lympic Game in one of the most dange\n\nhttps://www.riotheatre.com/events- 2/2026/9/4/oceanfilm URL:https://www.riotheatre.com/events-2/2026/9/4/oceanfilm END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR