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DPFF will be a place where filmmakers can share their works, aspiring filmmakers can learn from seasoned veterans, and our audience can marvel at the wonder of these works. Films will focus on education, conservation, preservation, and recreation, (ocean adventure films). We will accept admission from around the globe.

Different Types of Film Lengths

BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY  60 min – 120 min

BEST SHORT FILMS (SAME CATEGORIES) 40 Min and under

Mini Shorts 2-10 min

Categories (open water all ages)

OCEAN EXPLORATION

(Discovering)

OCEAN CONSERVATION

(Working with nature and humankind)

Credit: Josh Miller

OCEAN PRESERVATION

(Keeping humans out to let delicate ocean eco-systems repair)

OCEAN EDUCATION

(Teaching us)

OCEAN ADVENTURE

(Playful harmony)

Credit: Hobie family and Victoria Skimboards

OCEANS SOLUTIONS

(Solving problems)

BEST ANIMATED FILM

(Animated films that feature education, conservation, preservation, and rec.)