Dive Into the Ocean Film Festival

The 2025 Ocean Film Festival World Tour is well underway, bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK.

This year’s tour doesn’t just dip a toe in – it dives headfirst into the planet’s wildest waters with seven brand-new films that celebrate the salt-soaked spirit of the sea.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and power of the sea, through a selection of short films from around the world.

Plunge into the ocean’s wildest depths – from breathtaking underwater caves to the towering surf of remote coastlines. Join a fearless Cornish surfer chasing monster waves, float through a mesmerising freediving ballet in crystal-clear Polynesian waters and follow six inspiring ocean pioneers making waves for future generations.

“The Ocean Film Festival is more than just a film event; it’s a celebration of our planet’s blue heart,” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“The festival aims to inspire a deeper connection with the sea, offering a deep dive into the heart of our oceans and the lives of those who cherish them.”

“Whether you’re a seasoned ocean enthusiast, a weekend surfer, or someone who marvels at the mysteries of the deep, this festival promises an unforgettable cinematic journey.”

Film highlights include:

DIVING INTO THE DARKNESS

Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living cave divers, Jill Heinerth (pictured above) has been involved in the most legendary diving expeditions of all time, from surveying the world’s longest caves in Mexico to discovering giant iceberg caves in Antarctica. Juxtaposed with these hair-raising dives are candid interviews and flashbacks, revealing that Jill’s journey is as much about inner exploration as it is about pushing the boundaries of the known world.

LET ME LIVE

From unlikely beginnings in a small Cornish fishing town to charging some of the biggest waves on the planet, British surfer Tom Lowe has a reputation as one of the world’s most enigmatic – and fearless – big wave surfers. Let Me Live follows Tom’s path from the heart of Penwith to surfing’s highest level.

AQUABALLET

Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in this mesmerising performance by freediver Marianne Aventurier (pictured below). Filmed in the crystal waters of French Polynesia, Aquaballet is a poetic dance with marine life, transforming the ocean into a living stage.

The tour continues around the UK until late November and although lots of venues have sold out, there's still good availability in Liverpool, London, Portsmouth, Llandudno and Norwich. For dates and tickets, visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk.