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<p>The <b>Woods Hole Film Festival</b> starts in just five days,
running for eight jam-packed days from Saturday, July 28 through
Saturday, August 4! So get your tickets now before your favorite
screenings sell out.<br>
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<p>This year’s program is one of the Festival’s most diverse with
comedies, dramas, horror/thrillers, documentaries, and animation
about everything from science innovation and science fiction to
wild horses and wild adventures. There are also two special
programs for children on Sunday, July 29, and Saturday, August 4,
both from 2:00-4:00 PM. There is something for everyone! <br>
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<p>The festival's "Bringing Science to the Screen" program features
many films about the oceans and the environment, including: <br>
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<li><b>The Human Element </b>(July 29): Renowned National
Geographic photographer James Balog (<i>Chasing Ice</i>) uses
his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the
lives of everyday Americans by exploring wildfires, hurricanes,
rising seas levels, and air quality. He tells an urgent story
while giving inspiration for a more balanced relationship
between humanity and nature.</li>
<li><b>Spirit of Discovery</b> (July 30): Dr. Walter Munk,
sometimes referred to as the father of oceanography, and his
former student, noted marine conservationist Giuseppe
Notarbartolo di Sciara, set out on an expedition to find the
“flying” Devil Rays that habitually congregate in an outlying
cove in Baja, Mexico. Yet the rays seem to have completely
disappeared. The two discover that the ocean temperature is
several degrees warmer than it was the same time the previous
year—or any other year on record, leading them to wonder if the
warming oceans is the reason for the animals’ inexplicable
disappearance. Preceded by the short films <b>For the Love of
the Reef </b> and <b>Permafrost Now</b>, featuring scientists
from the Woods Hole Research Center.</li>
<li><b>Acid Horizon</b> (August 1): Ocean explorer and deep sea
ecologist Dr. Erik Cordes believes that a species of deep sea
coral may hold the secrets to survival in an acidic future. He
embarks upon a dangerous voyage to the bottom of the Gulf of
Mexico on the research vessel Atlantis, searching for a
'supercoral' that will survive ocean acidification and help
prevent mass extinction.<br>
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Adam Howard (<i>Titanic, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the
Sith, Rush Hour 3, Star Trek: The Next Generation</i>), one of the
film industry’s most prolific visual effects practitioners, will
lead a workshop on visual effects in science-focused films. Panel
discussions focus on science and storytelling for social impact, the
role of the film critic in a changing media landscape, thriving in
the independent film industry through short form storytelling and
mobile filmmaking, and first-person documentary films. A master
class about making music documentaries will be led by this year’s
Filmmaker-in-Residence, John Edginton. The live music interwoven
throughout the Festival ranges from punk to blues, and everything in
between. <br>
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Visit <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org">www.woodsholefilmfestival.org</a>
for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets in advance or call
508-495-3456 for more info. Tickets will also be on sale in person
during the festival at the box office, located at 72 Water Street in
Woods Hole.<br>
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