International Ocean Film Festival
Jun 06, 2026
From: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Ocean-focused films from around the world come to Key Biscayne for an annual evening of storytelling, science and conservation dialogue. Presented by Blue Scholars Initiative as part of its World Ocean Celebration lineup, the International Ocean Film Festival takes place Saturday, June 6 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Auditorium. The showcase features short and feature-length films exploring the beauty, complexity and urgent challenges facing the ocean.
The program highlights a range of perspectives, from intimate human stories to underwater cinematography and conservation narratives. Together, the films examine how people are connected to the sea and how storytelling can build awareness around marine protection.
Following the screening, guests can take part in a conversation with Jackeline Bonilla of Urban Paradise Guild and Mikki McComb-Kobza of Ocean First Institute. Partners include the International Ocean Film Foundation, Urban Paradise Guild, Ocean First Institute and SALT Waterfront Restaurant. Free on-campus parking is available for attendees, with additional public parking along Rickenbacker Causeway.