Press Release:

MAKE A FILM - MAKE A DIFFERENCE

International call for entries. Submissions accepted January 24th - April 28th, 2014. Professionals, Production Companies, Emerging Talent, Students & Amateurs all have opportunities to participate. Celebrating the convergence of the Arts, Sciences, Exploration and Entertainment

More information here: http://www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org/

** Two Ways to Submit Your Film:**

Click to submit - Filmmakers, Withoutabox:
https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7530

Note: To submit a film in more than one category, please use BLUE's entry form here http://www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org/userfiles/file/2014%20BLUE%20Entry%20Form-email.pdf

**BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit
****TAMPA BAY November 3 - 9, 2014 **

PRESENTING AWARDS IN 22 CATEGORIES
- Animation
- Best Use of Music
- Broadcast TV Program
- Children's Program
- Cinematography
- Conservation Innovation & Solutions
- Cultural Connections: People and the Sea
- Documentary Feature Film
- Educational Non-Broadcast
- Emerging Filmmaker
- Exploration and Adventure
- Foreign Language Film
- Marine Life & Animal Behavior
- Marine Sciences
- Narrative Feature Film
- Ocean Issues
- Presenter Lead Program
- Shorts
- Short Shorts
- Student Filmmaker
- Surfing and Ocean Sports
- Tampa Bay Student Film

Film Competition Deadlines:
Early Bird Deadline: February 28, 2014
Regular Entry Deadline: March 28, 2014
Late Entry Deadline: April 28, 2014

** SAVE THE DATE **
Plan to join us for an unforgettable week
November 3rd - 9th, 2014

**150+ Award-winning Films **
- Thought Provoking Discussions
- Amazing Networking
- Inspiring Workshops
- Acclaimed Filmmakers Renown Photographers
- Respected Marine Scientists Television Programming Executives
- Celebrity Environmental Advocates
- Ocean Policy Champions
- Surfing and Sports Icons
- Distinguished Conservation Experts

BLUE is a fun, intellectually stimulating and empowering event that brings together the ocean community for an event unlike any other. Additional details on the 2014 festival schedule coming soon.

Sale of BLUE's Festival Passes and Tickets will begin mid-May.