International Ocean Film Tour at Watersound Origins

Adventure. Action. Ocean Life. The International Ocean Film Tour kicks off its American tour in the Watersound Origins community with 120 minutes packed with the most inspiring stories from the seven seas and the best water sports action of the year. Two nights of Ocean Film take place Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24 at 7pm with same films shown each night.  The Ocean Film Tour features the best ocean adventures and environmental documentaries shown each night of films under the stars in SoWal.  

Due to last year’s sellout crowd, Ocean Film will take place  2 nights. Bring your chairs and blankets and cozy up to an inspiring night of film in Watersound Origins Village Commons. Tickets are available online now. Tickets: $15 adults and $5 kids in advance, or $25 adults/$10 kids day of event. 

Food, Beer and wine will be available for purchase from the Watersound Café. Tickets are limited, non -refundable and could sell out. Event is rain or shine.

FILMS
Adventure. Action. Ocean Life. We set sail for our tour‘s fifth voyage: In March 2018 the International OCEAN FILM TOUR Volume 5 is on its way with the best ocean adventures and environmental documentaries on board. 120 minutes packed with the most inspiring stories from the seven seas and the best water sports action of the year. www.oceanfilmtour.com. 

THE OCEAN RIDER 
Around the world in 220 days. Despite being in his landlocked homeland, the Swiss sailor Yvan Bourgnon dreams big. He embarks on a solo trip around the world in his cockpit-less catamaran. No protection against the elements, no crew, and 55,000 kilometres of open water ahead. On his journey, Bourgnon faces storms, pirates, and polluted seas.  25 min

PARADIGM LOST
Kai Lenny—kitesurfer, windsurfer, and big-wave, tow-in, and stand-up paddle surfer—is aptly described as a total waterman. The 25-year-old Hawaiian, who stepped on a surfboard for the first time at the age of five, is regarded as an exceptional talent. Like no other surfer out there, Lenny thrives on the water, feeling his way into the wind and waves, independent of the equipment. In Paradigm Lost, he shows us the ultimate watersports action in a variety of disciplines and in the best spots worldwide! 20 min

DOLPHIN MAN
DOLPHIN MAN tells the story of legendary freediver, Jacques Mayol. The Frenchman set several freediving records and was the first to break the magical 100-meter threshold on a single breath in 1976. Yet, no matter how deep his bond with the sea and the dolphins, the celebrated hero bore an emptiness throughout his life that was just as profound. DOLPHIN MAN is the portrait of a restless soul who searched the ocean for what humankind denied him.  25 min

VAMIZI
Off the coast of Mozambique, a pristine and dazzling treasure chest awaits—one of the oldest coral reefs of the planet. But this paradise of biodiversity is under threat. Coral bleaching is a warning sign of global warming. VAMIZI takes us into the fascinating world of coral reefs and shows what we can protect. 30 min

WATER II
An ode to waves. Morgan Maassen plunges under the water with his high-contrast, slow-motion camera to show us the world, the waves, and the sea from a new perspective. WATER II is Maassen‘s visual declaration of love for his muse, the sea. 5 min

THE BIG WAVE PROJECT – A Band Of Brothers
The name „Nazaré“ makes all surfers’ hearts beat faster. The small fishing village on the Atlantic coast of Portugal has become synonymous with gargantuan mountains of water, massive waves that push the world’s big wave elite to its limits. When the tide is high in Nazaré and sets of Atlantic storms roll onto shore, only the best surfers dare to get in the water. We come aboard for a wild ride with Sebastian Steudtner, Garrett McNamara and Andrew Cotton.  7 min

AND THEN WE SWAM
They didn’t have a clue what they were about to do and they had no experience at all. But that wouldn’t stop rowing rookies Ben Stenning and James Adair from pursuing their dream: Crossing the Indian Ocean. When Ben and James rowed off, they were nervous, but still optimistic. At least the boat had the experience that her crew was lacking. Knowing no safety boat could reach them, should they ever get into trouble, the thought of the 3500 miles from Australia to Mauritius grew even more daunting. But James and Ben couldn’t resist the call of adventure. After 116 days on the ocean they finally approach Mauritius. That's when a gigantic wave hits their boat - they capsize five miles offshore...  35 min

The Watersound Origins community is a beautiful residential community in South Walton, Florida. Tucked away amongst nature, three miles from the pristine South Walton beaches and the excitement of Northwest Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A, the Watersound Origins community is located off US Hwy 98 just west of Inlet Beach. Follow Watersound on Facebook for updates on community happenings.

TURN IT UP! Enjoy the first pictures of International OCEAN FILM TOUR Volume 5!