San Francisco Ocean Film Festival

February 9, 10:22 PMSF Sailing ExaminerEdward Killeen

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As a sailor, I have a vested interest in the health of our water.  For this reason, I follow strict personal policies on ecology and waste consumption and donate to organizations like Save the Bay.  When I heard that there is a film festival dedicated to "educating and encouraging active participation in ocean conservation," I thought that there is a film festival worth attending.

The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival will show more than 35 documentary, fictional, and animated films from around the world with in-depth discussions with the film-makers and content experts afterwards.  A quick scan of the films shows a few of specific interest to the Bay: The Farallon Islands: Past, Present and Future; A Sheltered Sea; and The City of the Shark.  Nothing is specific to sailing other than it's the water on which we sail.

The film festival is February 19-22, 2009 at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center.  There is also an opening night party at the Aquarium of the Bay.  Tickets are $10 per individual show with discounts for multiple day passes.  They can be purchased online or call the Cowell Theater Box Office at (415) 441-3400.

Our oceans and waterways are not only essential for our recreational use but their health guarantees the health of our food chain and climate.  Learning more about the challenges faced by these important bodies of water can only help demonstrate how we can preserve this essential natural resource.