BLUE Ocean Film Competition

Have you always wanted to produce your own film? The BLUE Ocean Film Festival can make that a reality.

BLUE Ocean Film Festival

**Make a Film -- Make a Difference **

****International Call for Entries

Submissions accepted January 24-April 28

Professionals, production companies, emerging talent students and amateurs all have opportunities to participate.

**Two ways to submit your film: **1. Entry form 2. Withoutabox

Celebrating the convergence of the arts, sciences, exploration and entertainment.

**BLUE Ocean Film and Conservation Summit ** Nov. 3-9 Tampa Bay St. Petersburg - Clearwater - Tampa, Fla.

****Presenating awards in 22 categories:** **

Animation
Best Use of Music
Broadcast TV Program
Children's Program
Cinematography
Conservation Innovation and Solutions
Cultural Connections: People and the Sea
Documentary Feature Film
Educational Non-Broadcast
Emerging Filmmaker
Exploration and Adventure
Foreign Language Film
Marine Life and Animal Behavior
Marine Sciences
Narrative Feature Film
Ocean Issues
Presenter Lead Program
Shorts
Short Shorts
Student Filmmaker
Surfing and Ocean Sports
Tampa Bay Student Film

Film Competition Deadlines:

Early Bird Deadline: Feb. 28, 2014

Regular Entry Deadline: March 28, 2014

Late Entry Deadline: April 28, 2014

****Save the Date: ****Nov. 3-9, 2014

150+ Award-Winning Films
Thought-Provoking Discussions
Amazing Networking
Inspiring Workshops
Acclaimed Filmmakers
Renown Photographers
Respected Marine Scientists Television Programming Executives
Celebrity Environmental Advocates
Ocean Policy Champions
Surfing and Sports Icons
Distinguished Conservation Experts

BLUE is a fun, intellectually stimulating and empowering event that brings together the ocean community for an event unlike any other.

Additional details on the 2014 festival schedule coming soon.

Sale of BLUE's festival passes and tickets will begin mid-May.