Ocean-themed family films & children’s program @ Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival, Savannah
The 12th annual Gray’s Reef Ocean Festival comes to the Lucas Theatre in downtown Savannah for two nights this week and a full day of ocean-themed films this Saturday Jan. 17 for the entire family. Learn more here.
Sat. Jan. 17 Film Festival schedule
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Morning Children’s Session 11 AM-NOON Sat. Jan. 17
Introduction and Sanctuary Overview
A short introduction of the beauty and importance of your National Marine Sanctuaries; together we are making a difference for ourselves and our future generations.
Ain’t No Fish
A cheeky animated film featuring signing seals in the Arctic.
Papa Cloudy’s Restaurant
Chef Papa Cloudy makes a sustainable menu after learning about overfishing; includes a song sung by octopus songstress Octo!
The Coralax
Inspired by Dr. Suess’ The Lorax and created by a group of 7th graders, The Coralax communicates the need for reef protection to the young and the young at heart.
Winter: The Dolphin that Can
A baby dolphin caught in a crab trap rope is rescued and faces losing her tail, learning to swim without a tail, and then the miracle of swimming again with a new prosthetic tail. Personal accounts and stories are shared from children and a wounded soldier who found her to be a life-changing role model.
Click here to watch film trailer.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Diving beneath the surface into Gray’s Reef, researchers explore Georgia’s own National Marine Sanctuary to learn more about the beautiful living carpet of plants and animals that cover rocky ledges, others that live within nooks and crannies, and the fishes and turtles that are drawn to this live-bottom reef.
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Emerging Filmmakers Showcase 1:30-3:35 PM
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Saturday Afternoon Session 4-6:15 PM
Antarctica: On the Edge
Swains Island
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Saturday Evening Session 7-9:30 PM
Deep Sea Challenge
Q&A with John Bruno,
Deep Sea Challenge Expedition Film Director
Closing Reception on Stage at the Lucas Theatre: 9:30-11 pm
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Friday, Jan 16
7-8 PM
Introduction and Sanctuary Overview
A short introduction of the beauty and importance of your National Marine Sanctuaries; together we are making a difference for ourselves and our future generations.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Diving beneath the surface into Gray’s Reef, researchers explore Georgia’s own National Marine Sanctuary to learn more about the beautiful living carpet of plants and animals that cover rocky ledges, others that live within nooks and crannies, and the fishes and turtles that are drawn to this live-bottom reef.
Great White Shark
Great White Shark explores the great white’s place in our imaginations, in our fears, and in its role at the top of the oceanic food chain.
8-8:15 pm BREAK
8:15-10:15 pm
Sylvia Earle Introduction
Mission Blue
Mission Blue tells the story of world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle as she travels the globe on an urgent mission to shed light on the dire condition of Earth’s oceans.
Click here to watch film trailer.
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Tickets are on sale here
All ticket sales are donations to Gray’s Reef NMSF with the following amounts.
Friday evening: $5
Saturday morning children’s program only: $5
Saturday all films: $10
Saturday night reception: $15
The Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation supports the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Georgia’s best kept SEAcret! They are a local chapter of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and are co-hosting the 12th annual Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival at The Lucas Theatre, that is expected to draw 2,000 coastal residents and ocean enthusiasts.
Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401, http://lucastheatre.com/