NPO to launch film profiling South Africa’s oceans
Wildtrust has announced the imminent launch of a film profiling South Africa’s oceans on World Oceans Day.
TO commemorate World Oceans Day on 8 June, Wildoceans, a programme of the Wildtrust, an environmental NPO, and Off the Fence, a world class production company, announced the imminent release of the film ‘Our Oceans’.
The film is a journey of discovery on board the conservation research vessel, Angra Pequena. The crew document ground-breaking expeditions on board the vessel and this unique access gives the viewer a window into the world of ocean exploration. The journey focuses on iconic species including the Humpback Whale, the Coelacanth and the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark.
From breaching whales to footage from remote cameras more than 100m below the surface, the viewer is treated to a rich variety of imagery that shows the magic of the ocean in a way very few will ever get to experience first-hand.
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“We must thank the African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP), the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission and Off the Fence for making this film possible and for making a dream of sharing South Africa’s oceans with the world, come true,” said producer of Lauren van Nijkerk. “
Visit www.ouroceansfilm.com to meet the characters who inspired the film and the crew who captured their stories and brought them to life. The site also offers tips on how you can help save the ocean and make a difference. The hope is that ‘Our Oceans’ will be accepted and feature at several film festivals around the world, so be sure to check the screenings page regularly for screenings near you.
Competition time:
THE cast and crew of ‘Our Oceans’ invites the public to enter a competition to win double tickets to the first, private, invite only screening on 14 July at the Barnyard Theatre, Suncoast Casino, Durban. To win these exclusive tickets, visit the WildoceansSA social media pages and answer this question in the comment section of the ‘Our Oceans’ film World Oceans Day post and teaser video: What is the name of the research vessel that features in the film?
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