Traveling Program

The International Ocean Film Foundation now offers this opportunity through our Traveling Program. We will work with you to curate a film program or programs that meet your organization’s conservation and messaging objectives. Once the films have been selected, we will provide you with a Festival Kit that includes:

  • A Film Festival introduction to hosting a screening including best practices

  • Film stills and graphic files for marketing and promotion

  • Film trailers and synopsis

  • Films in digital format

  • Introduction to each film’s film director for potential appearance and post-screening Q&A

Fees are based on organization or institution size, film program run times, and filmmaker and/or IOFF representation.

To apply to participate, please complete the following online form, and we will connect with you.

Interested In Hosting Your Own Ocean Film Festival Screening?

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Upcoming Events

October 23, 2026

The Gulf has stories to tell.

Stories of vibrant reefs, wild places, remarkable people, and a future worth protecting.

Join us for Galveston’s Gulf Film Festival, an evening celebrating Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and the extraordinary Gulf ecosystem that connects us all.

Held in partnership with the International Ocean Film Foundation, the evening will feature a curated selection of short films exploring the Gulf.

The evening will also mark the public launch of Friends of Flower Garden Banks, a new nonprofit dedicated to building support and community around the sanctuary and the Gulf we share.

WHEN: Friday | October 23, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE: Pier 21 Theater

TICKET PRICE: $50.00 

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Past Events

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Get Involved

Since 2004, the International Ocean Film Foundation (IOFF) has been recognized around the world as the premier ocean-themed film festival for its compelling, inspiring, and thought-provoking independent films.

As a nonprofit arts organization, IOFF relies on the loyalty, passion, and financial contributions of our donors to present four days of special events and the best independent ocean-inspired films from around the world. We couldn’t make it happen without your support! 

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