ABOUT US
We are eager to inaugurate Wild Oceans Film Fest. In 2020, the Bioparc Foundation organizes this event with an ambitious objective: get the Spaniards to understand the delicate situation of our seas and oceans and the need to react urgently to reverse it. Thus we are going to rely on the documentaries to pass a conservationist message through art and beauty.
We begin this adventure in Gijón, at the Cantabric Sea shore, a rough sea with large and wide waves that reflect the strength and conviction of the sailors that sailed its waters. This is the same determination Wild Oceans FilmFest weighs anchor. We are going to bring to Gijón the best movies about oceans, seas and coasts so, through their immense beauty, they inspire to take care and love the nature. Also we will bring on board top level experts who will explain the problems and solutions that they have found through the oceans of the world.
An ambitious idea? For sure! You are not the only one loving and trying to defend our seas; from Bioparc Foundation we are going to help you to take action. See you in November!
Bioparc Foundation and
Wild Oceans FilmFest Director
Fernando González Sitges
FESTIVAL VALUES
BEAUTY
As a source of inspiration, a cathartic element that initiates the process of change
To arouse an emotional
reaction
that invites
to take action
ART
To realize the need
of taking care
of the natural
environment
and keep it
KNOWLEDGE
TRUTHFUL
INFORMATION
To become aware
of a situation and
to promote
taking action
To get involved in solving the problem and include principles that modify our actions
in our life
COMMITMENT
Because without action there is
no change
ACTION
On first Wild Oceans FilmFest edition, 269 productions from 47 countries have been submitted to the competition
AWARDS
BEST
DOCUMENTARY
Trophy and diploma
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
Trophy and diploma
BEST PRODUCTION ABOUT
PRESERVATION
Trophy and diploma
Trophy and diploma
BEST PRODUCTION ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR OR ECOSYSTEM DESCRIPTION
BEST PRODUCTION SHOT IN AN AQUARIUM
Trophy and diploma
BEST YOUNG
DIRECTOR
Trophy, diploma and 1500 €
JURY
BIBIANA
GONZÁLEZ
Program Director, Discovery Networks Spain and Portugal
PEPA
CRESPO
Communications Director, Bioparc
REBECA
FERNÁNDEZ
Sales Director, Off the Fence (The Netherlands)
ROBERT
SALVESTRÍN
General Director, Lucky You (France)
MANU
SAN FÉLIX
Biologist and National Geographic Explorer
PROGRAM
Wild Oceans FilmFest will be held between November 4 and 7, 2020 at the Gijón Aquarium.
The agenda of projections, colloquiums, courses and activities open to the public will be closed in September; as well as the instructions to register.
CONTACT
Acuario de Gijón
Playa de Poniente S/N
33212, Gijón, Asturias. Spain.
+34 985 185 220