Full Bloom Film Festival
The Full Bloom Film Festival is dedicated to bringing quality, diverse, cinema to Statesville, NC, a multifaceted art-conscious city in North Carolina. Just North of Charlotte, there is something for everyone. FBFF will take place in 2025 from September 11th - 13th in and around Historic Downtown Statesville.
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State Theater in Modesto, CA
Bringing the kelp story inland to the historical State Theater in Modesto, CA.
Sequoias of the Sea tells the story of the environmental, cultural and economic destruction impacting a Northern California town that has lost its kelp forest. It’s a deep dive into the lives of fishermen, tribes, scientists, and a community working to restore a habitat devastated by a warming climate.
Featuring a live post-film Q&A with directors Ana Blanco and Natasha Benjamin.
Tickets here.
Carmel International Film Festival
The Carmel International Film Festival (CIFFest) is where creativity meets community on California’s iconic coast. Originally established in 1929 and reimagined for today’s audiences, CIFFest has become a premier destination for filmmakers, industry leaders, and film lovers. Held in the artistic haven of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the festival celebrates bold storytelling and visionary talent through powerful screenings, intimate panels, and unforgettable events. From red carpet moments to emerging voices, CIFFest is where the future of film comes to shine.
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North CoastKelpFest!
The first North Coast KelpFest! was held from mid-May to mid-June 2024, bringing art, science, food and film together to tell the story of kelp forests on California’s north coast. Through a month long series of events, communities from across Northern California were invited to the Mendocino coast to learn about and celebrate the ocean’s forests, and connect with coastal ecosystems and culture in a meaningful way. The combination of innovative art + science, ocean-oriented and kelp-inspired events hosted through KelpFest! engaged the hearts and minds of people of all ages and ethnicities. These events were designed to contribute to the success of kelp restoration efforts and ultimately create sustained appreciation and stewardship for this ocean ecosystem.
The second North Coast KelpFest! is happening in Mendocino and Fort Bragg October 3-6, 2025.
Seaweed Festival
Join us for Ocean Futures Happy Hour & Film Sequoias of the Sea—an evening of community, conversation, and ocean storytelling.
Bookended by IGNITE22: Global Showcase and the California Seaweed Festival, this event brings together ocean innovators, advocates, and storytellers for a night of ocean sustainability.
Agenda
6:00–7:00 PM | Networking Mixer – Enjoy ocean-inspired drinks and sustainable bites while connecting with fellow ocean and climate advocates and innovators.
7:00–8:00 PM | Film Screening – Watch Sequoias of the Sea, a 54-minute documentary celebrating the wonder of kelp forests and their role in ocean ecosystems.
8:00–8:30 PM | Panel + Q&A – Hear from filmmakers, scientists, and innovators in a dynamic conversation about seaweed, ocean health, and collective action.
8:30–9:00 PM | Wrap-Up – Continue networking and close out the evening together.
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Fort Ross Harvest Festival
Celebrate autumn’s beauty at the Fort Ross Harvest Festival, held at Fort Ross State Historic Park. Stroll through the historic orchard to pick apples and pears, sip fresh-pressed juice, and join in on pumpkin carving fun. Enjoy lively music and traditional dance performances, and explore the park’s cultural and natural history through guided tours and interactive talks.
Sequoias of the Sea will be showing throughout the day. Stay tuned for more information.
More information here.
Casper Cove Project
Special screening of Sequoias of the Sea in partnership with the Casper Cove Project in Mendocino.
First, the dive at Caspar Cove:
Start your morning immersed in the underwater world we cherish. Together, we’ll work to remove overabundant purple sea urchins, giving bull kelp a chance to thrive.
Next, the potluck at the Little River Inn – 4:00 PM:
After a day beneath the waves, we’ll gather to share food, stories, and laughter. This is your chance to connect with fellow ocean stewards, celebrate the day’s accomplishments, and recharge before the evening’s highlight.
Finally, the screening of “Sequoias of the Sea” –
7:00–8:00 PM in the Abalone Room at the Little River Inn:
Close the day with a captivating dive of another kind. This documentary takes you deep into the kelp forests of Caspar Cove and Northern California, revealing the environmental and socio-economic impact of their loss, and the remarkable efforts being made to restore them. Meet the filmmakers, hear their stories, and leave inspired by what’s possible when communities come together for the sea.
Seats for the screening are limited, so please RSVP here to reserve your spot:
Korea International Ocean Film Festival
As the vessel that captures the stories of the ocean and the people, the Korea International Ocean Film Festival (KIOFF) seeks to realize a beautiful coexistence between the ocean and humans through a variety of ocean films that capture all the stories of the ocean, from the ocean’s mysterious grandeur to the pain of the present.
Mendocino Film Festival
Join us for a screening at the heart of the “Sequoias of the Sea” story, with a Q&A after the film with filmmakers and community members.
The Mendocino Film Festival seeks to be a premier sustainable film festival of national reputation showcasing a compelling selection of thought-provoking films in a beautiful and intimate setting.
Martha's Vineyard Environmental Film Festival
East Coast Premiere! Don’t miss Q&A with filmmakers after the screening at the Martha’s Vineyard Environmental Film Festival.
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, Inc. is non-profit arts organization dedicated to screening the best in independent films, movie classics, documentaries, and world cinema for diverse audiences of all ages throughout the calendar year.
Seaweed Stories
Join us for an evening of “Seaweed Stories” with Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden!
Seatrees, Sequoias of the Sea, and Hook Fish at Proof Lab Beer Garden invite you to an evening of food, drinks, music, and short films- all in the name of Kelp!
CINEMARE International Ocean Film Festival
As Northern Europe's only multi-day ocean film festival, CINEMARE is a member of the Green Film Network (GFN), an international association of currently 38 film festivals with an environmental focus. It is regionally rooted and internationally networked, as demonstrated by its official partnership with the International Ocean Film Festival San Francisco.
International Seaweed Symposium
Sequoias of the Sea will be presented at the International Seaweed Symposium in Victoria, British Columbia.
CA Ocean Day
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
SF Climate Week
Special Screening of the IOFF Official Selection film Sequoias of the Sea, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers.
International Ocean Film Festival
Join us for the world premiere of “Sequoias of the Sea” at the International Ocean Film Festival in San Francisco, a premier global platform for ocean literacy and education through independent film.