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OceanPlanet Film Festival
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Festival Information
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Homepage:
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http://www.mysticaquarium.org
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Short Festival Promotion:
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Amateur/student filmmakers are to submit films with a theme of: marine environment, aquatic animals, and/or conservation. The primary goal is to promote ocean history, science, awareness & conservation.
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Festival Begins:
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2008-01-25
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Festival Ends:
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2008-01-27
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Submission Deadline:
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2007-08-31
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Full Festival Description:
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January 25 – 27, 2008 sets the date for Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s 2nd Annual OceanPlanet Film Festival! We are hosting this one-of-a-kind event in celebration of our mission, to inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans by exploring and sharing their biological, ecological, and cultural treasures. Experiences and inspirations will come alive as we tap into the creative side of the rich marine culture and history of our region. The weekend film festival will showcase student, amateur, and curated films featuring aquatic, conservation, and natural history themes.
This film festival will allow young, upcoming filmmakers to showcase their work in a professional, juried competition. In addition, the festival will serve as a boost to local commerce and regional tourism. We respectfully request your participation for this upcoming festival.
The Event: The OceanPlanet Film Festival will be a three-day presentation of juried and curated films featuring a theme surrounding the marine environment, aquatic animals, and/or conservation. It will premiere January 25, 2008, at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration with film presentations occurring on site, and throughout the Mystic area. An open call for films, scheduled for February 2007, will invite amateur and student filmmakers to participate in the competition portion of our festival. From those submitted and reviewed by a jury of professionals in the film industry, 12 films will be presented during the festival.
Goals: The primary goal of the OceanPlanet Film Festival is to promote ocean awareness and conservation, linking films with our mission, our exhibits, and our programs. Broader reaching goals include the formation of partnerships, public education, and, of course, entertainment. We will involve area businesses and organizations as sponsors of prizes for the award-winning student and amateur participant films. The festival will also involve professionals in the film industry who will share their skills by working as film jurors and educators.
The first step in educating the public about conservation-related issues is to raise awareness. Individuals will gain a better sense of issues facing the marine environment by attending the festival and viewing the selected amateur, student, and curated films, and by participating in the film competition. The festival will also provide a forum for discussion, presentations, and other educational material.
The film festival will educate those individuals unlikely to attend conventional workshops and forums. By providing a social, entertaining atmosphere, the festival will educate the public through entertainment.
Join us for an entertaining, educational experience!
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Contact Name:
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David Hunter
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Contact Email:
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Retrieve Email Address
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Contact Phone:
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860-572-5955
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Contact Fax:
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860-572-5973
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Street:
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55 Coogan Blvd.
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City:
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Mystic
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State (if in U.S.):
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Connecticut
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Country:
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United States
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Statistics
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Festival Added to Directory On:
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February 20, 2007
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Homepage Hits:
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