The International OCEAN FILM TOUR brings the best ocean adventures and environmental documentaries to the big screen. Inspiring stories, breath-taking images and water sports action are professionally presented in select venues.

Each year we curate a unique program of 5 – 7 films that combines documentaries with film shorts, action sports with environmentalism, and fascinating stories with stunning pictures from above and below the surface. All films share one common theme: a deep connection to the ocean. This 2-hour compilation will be shown at about 200 events worldwide.

We are looking forward to watching your ocean film submissions and curating a new program of our International OCEAN FILM TOUR. 

Don’t hesitate to submit your feature-length documentary. Once your film has been selected, we offer to work in close consultation with the filmmakers to create a special edited version that fits into our format.

Our company Moving Adventures focuses on the captivating world of sports, nature, and adventure, and has more than 20 years of experience creating and organizing film tours: e.g. the European Outdoor Film Tour, International Ocean Film Tour and the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.

Please find the trailer of our current tour here: https://de.oceanfilmtour.com/de/program
To get a better impression of our events, watch the event clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEwdhjktFlQ

Awards & Prizes

We pay filmmakers a licensing fee for films selected as part of our tour. This fee will be negotiated based on length, level of exclusivity and production value.

In addition, we invite filmmakers and the films' protagonists to selected events, and cover travel and accommodation expenses.

Rules & Terms

ENTRY RULES

**PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FILM ONLY IF IT IS OCEAN-RELATED**
- Ocean-related documentaries and shorts of any length and style are eligible for submission to the International OCEAN FILM TOUR. This includes but is not limited to films about ocean adventures, surfing, diving, sailing, cliff diving, wind sailing, kite surfing, rowing, swimming, environmental activism, marine eco-systems, marine flora and fauna, or travel films.
- Applicants must have the intellectual property rights and distribution rights to submit a film. Applicants must acquire the performing rights for any music contained in the film and provide evidence should it be required. International OCEAN FILM TOUR will take no responsibility for copyright infringement.
- Films may be submitted in any language but must have English and / or German subtitles.
- Films produced prior to the year 2022 will not be eligible.
- Submission of films does not guarantee their screening at the film tour.
- The film tour will inform all Applicants of the status of their application once short listing is complete.
- If your film is selected for the film tour, a license agreement including screening fee will be negotiated and needs to be signed by both the Applicant and the film tour.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Once the film has been selected for the film tour and the agreement is signed by both parties, the film must be delivered in the following format:

REFERENCE FILE
*film with TITLES, GRAPHICS, LOWER THIRDS & SUBTITLES
_Picture format 
*Container: MP4
*Resolution: 1920x1080 Full HD// Aspect Ratio 16:9
*Codec: H264

CLEAN PICTURE FILE
*film without TITLES, GRAPHICS, LOWER THIRDS & SUBTITLES 
_Picture format 
*Container: QuickTime 
*Resolution: 1920x1080 Full HD //Aspect Ratio 16:9 
*Codec: Apple ProRes 422 HQ // or DNxHD 175// or DNxHD 185 
*Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate 
*Field Mode: Progressive 

_Sound 
*Separated stereo tracks (STEMS): MUSIC, DIALOGUE, & EFFECTS 
*Sound Format: WAV; OMF à 24bit, 48kHz, Stereo

TRANSCRIPT
A complete text note of all spoken words in original language.

SUBTITLES
If available, please deliver all translations of subtitles. Please send them in SRT- or STL-format.

MUSICLIST
A list with all music tracks used in the film (title, artist, duration, composer & music publisher) with accurate time codes.

PRESS PICTURES
10-15 significant images to promote the film on our website or social media platforms.

The selected films will be professionally post-produced including sound design and color correction. In creative consultation with the filmmaker, the film tour has the option to edit the film. Such editing shall not effect the creative integrity of the Property and its meaning.