The Ocean Film Festival launched successfully in Canada on November 2023, with the first-ever screening in Canada at The Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. Thank you so much to our sponsors, allies and of course to you, who were there. In 2024 and 2025 we had yet again a sold-out show in North Vancouver, and brought he festival to more audiences across BC such as Squamish, Nanaimo, Victoria and North Vancouver.
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour, now in its 13th year, is set to make a splash across the globe in 2026, returning with a powerful and visually stunning line-up of films that celebrate the ocean from every angle — above the surface, beneath the waves, and deep into the stories that connect us all to the sea.
This year’s tour promises an unforgettable night out for ocean lovers, featuring six remarkable films from around the globe. From high-stakes adventure and record-breaking journeys to intimate portraits of marine life and environmental restoration, the 2026 program is packed with breathtaking cinematography, inspiring characters, and a deep respect for the ocean and the communities shaped by it.
One of the standout films in the 2026 program is The Raftsmen, an epic story of courage and endurance. Twelve unlikely adventurers from seven different countries come together to attempt a feat few would dare imagine — crossing the world’s largest ocean on three handmade wooden rafts, guided only by the sun and stars. Battling storms, starvation, and the psychological toll of life at sea, their six-month journey remains the longest raft expedition ever completed. Now, fifty years later, the original 16mm footage has been beautifully restored into 4K, allowing modern audiences to witness the sheer scale of this once-in-a-lifetime ocean odyssey.
Jemima Robinson, Founder and CEO of the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, says the 2026 season continues the festival’s mission to share ocean stories that move, inspire and connect audiences.
“As we head into our 13th year, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour remains a celebration of the ocean in all its beauty, power and vulnerability,” said Robinson.
“Each film in the 2026 program offers something special — whether it’s extraordinary adventure, breathtaking marine life, the people dedicating their lives to protecting the sea or a call to action from our audience. We can’t wait to bring this year’s line-up to audiences around the globe
About the Ocean Film Festival Tour
The Ocean Film Festival Tour is an annual event that showcases a selection of the world's most stunning ocean-themed films. Now in its 13th year, the festival continues to inspire, entertain, and educate audiences about the beauty and challenges of the oceans.
The Ocean Film Festival was created in Australia 12 years ago. It aims to inspire the world to explore and enjoy our oceans, protect, and respect them, promote ocean conservation, and unite people to celebrate its wonders. In the ten years, the Film Festival worldwide has hosted more than 1200 screenings, with over 360 000 audience members and raised tens of thousands dollars for ocean charities.
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour includes a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles covering topics such as ocean adventure and exploration, the oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports, coastal cultures and ocean lovers.
In each tour location we work with local ocean charities to support them in their crucial work conserving our oceans.