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Big Blue Film Fest
Jan. 24 – 25, 2025 | Newport, OR
For our third annual film festival, we are delighted to announce that over 200 films were submitted by filmmakers from 55 countries! Our final selection includes 34 films. We have grouped these films into seven blocks that will be shown in two locations - Hatfield's Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building and the Newport Performing Arts Center. Go here to find the film schedule, locations, and summaries of each film.
Our Mission
Our festival's goal is to showcase ocean-themed films at the confluence of marine sciences, humanities and the arts. We also aim to engage the community and raise awareness about marine issues and how we might solve them.
We strive to inspire, educate and captivate our audience members with science and ocean entertainment. These films tell stories that shape our future understanding of one of our planet’s most important resources.
The Big Blue Film Fest is hosted at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center, which has operated in Newport, Oregon, for 59 years. Hatfield is dedicated to education and exploration with classes, internships, top-quality research and meaningful community outreach.
Community Partners
We are delighted to announce that we will continue our partnership with the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts and the Newport Performing Arts Center, which will again be a co-host location for this year's festival.
Additionally, Hallmark Resort Newport and The Whaler are partnering with Big Blue Film Fest to offer 20% off their best available rate for stays from Jan 23 - 28, 2025. Both properties can be booked at the same number, 866-362-2476, using promo code BIGBLUE25. The friendly reservation agents will help you decide which property best suits your needs and budget.