Each March, as a part of the Boston Sea Rovers Underwater Show the world-renowned Saturday Evening Film Festival takes place. This year the festival will be held on March 10 at the CoCo Keywater Resort in Danvers, Mass. and will be hosted by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry and promises to be as amazing as each year before.
Skerry’s stories have taken him around the world. He has explored under the polar ice and the pristine coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean. In recent years, his images have helped to highlight the plight of rapidly declining shark populations, the benefits of marine reserves and the majesty of the Right Whale. Recently, he released a new book, Ocean Soul (National Geographic books), which has received acclaim for both the story and photographs.
Other presenters at this years’ Film Festival include Emmy award winning cinematographer and photographer Rick Rosenthal and photographer Michael Pitts, of the popular BBC/Discovery Channel television series Life and Blue Planet. Rosenthal has also contributed to the stunning series Planet Earth and, recently, Disney’s Earth.
Award winning filmmaker and explorer Jill Heinerth joins them. Heinerth has pioneered the use of rebreather technology to achieve amazing images in challenging locations from iceberg caves to the Floridian aquifer.
Nancy McGee, former partner of Stan Waterman, rounds out the lineup. Nancy has previously presented at Boston Sea Rovers including her memorable footage of an oceanic swimming elephant.
The Boston Sea Rovers weekend will also include popular daytime programs, vendors in the exhibit hall and Discover Scuba; a great chance to try out scuba diving. Sunday’s Kids Day includes many fun activities including the New England Aquarium touch tank, a chance to build a coral reef in the pool and many other activities. This year, Boston Sea Rovers Show will also host a new Marine Debris Art Exhibit featuring work from international and local artists including Cambridge based artist Michelle Lougee.
For more info visit the Boston Sea Rovers website at www.bostonsearovers.com. ■
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