On February 16, 2018 Pacific Whale Foundation is hosting the second annual World Whale Film Festival at the beautiful Ka’anapali Beach Hotel on Maui, Hawaii. The World Whale Film Festival is part of Maui Whale Festival, a series of events and activities that raise awareness and inspire action to protect whales and their ocean habitat. Our goal is to bring together bright and creative minds to present visual media that will promote learning, inspire activism and provoke progressive discussion. Presenters have the option to attend the event and present their film in front of our live audience. 

We are currently seeking entries for short length films (under 15 minutes). We encourage any members of the MARMAM community who have a film they would like to enter, or recommend as an entrant, to please contact us.

World Whale Film Festival Guidelines

Eligibility:
Filmmakers from around the world of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. We are looking for powerful storytelling about whales, dolphins and other marine life in their natural ocean environment. Films should be no longer than 15 minutes in duration.  

Ethics:
Pacific Whale Foundation supports ethical visual storytelling that accurately represents cultures, ecosystems and wildlife. The welfare of all marine wildlife and the environment must be respected and remain undisturbed. Federal, state and regional regulations must be followed and applicable permits must be valid at time of filming for material to be considered.

Format:
Acceptable formats include video, film, multi-media presentations, photography, illustrations and other moving images. You can send digital files in .mov or .mp4 format.

Rights & Permissions:
By entering the World Whale Film Festival, you acknowledge that the content you submit is your own creative work and does not infringing upon the rights of any other person or entity. You will retain copyright of any submitted work and may continue to use it in any manner you choose. You agree that the work may be used for promotional purposes on Pacific Whale Foundation media platforms, including but not limited to websites, social media sites, and printed materials.

Selection Process:
Entries will be considered for selection based on originality, message, technical excellence, artistic merit, and overall impact. The story behind your work may play a part in the selection process, so please include a brief summary about each submission. Final selections will be announced in January 2018. Selected participants will be invited to present their work at the 2nd Annual World Whale Film Festival on Friday, February 16, 2018.

Send your entries by email: filmfestival@pacificwhale.org

Or mail:
Attn: World Whale Film Festival
Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Ma'alaea Rd, Ste 211
Wailuku, HI 96793