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The 7th Celebrate the Sea Festival Philippines
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Celebrate the Sea is organise by OceanNEnvironment Australia in association with the World Festival of Underwater Pictures
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OceanNEnvironment Australia is pleased to announce in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippines Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD), to present the 6th ‘Celebrate the Sea Marine Imagery Festival Philippines 2007’. Calling all Divers, Underwater image makers, friends of the sea and lovers of our natural world to join us at the 6th Celebrate the Sea, Philippines, from 21 to 23 September 2007. The main event comprises of imagery presentations and seminars by a panel of world renowned image makers and marine scientists such as David Doubilet of National Geographic, Jennifer Hayes – aquatic ecologist, Brad Norman- whale shark scientist, Michael AW – author Celebrate the Sea, Daniel Mercier – founder World Underwater Picture Festival and Scott Tuason – author Aniloa. One of the principal highlights is the International Underwater film festival; 15 recent award winning features from the World Festival of Underwater Pictures, Antibes will be presented at Celebrate the Sea. There will also be a photo exhibition of benchmarked underwater images by some of the world's best underwater photographers plus all the prints in the competition. Photographers and films makers, send in your entries now to compete in Asia's most prestigious international underwater imagery competition where the premier prize is the conferred title of ‘President, Grand Award of Highest Achievement 2007’ with US$2000 as prize money. It gets even better if you can be in the Philippines from 16 to 21 Sep 2007 to participate in the WOW Shoot Out competition. Held in conjunction with Celebrate the Sea Festival 2007, Philippines, you will be diving in some of the most beautiful and enchanting reefs in the world. Attractive accommodation and diving packages are on offer by a select few premier resorts and live-aboards. You will be competing for one of these prestigious titles: The WOW Award – for the most outstanding image The Hi Five Award – for the highest scoring or the most well balanced portfolio The Quick Draw Award – for the best action shot There will be medals, equipment and holiday package prizes; and the 'shoot-out' winner, qualifies as a contender for the ‘President Grand Award of Highest Achievement 2007’. The main event is staged at one of the most exquisite landmarks of the Philippines – the Coconut Palace. Attractive festival packages are available from the host hotel, Sofitel Philippines Plaza by Manila Bay, which will include master pass to the film festival, presentations and seminars, welcome party and the gala award ceremony on 22 Sep 2007. ROLEX is the main sponsor, supporting the hosting of Rolex’s ambassador and laureate. Philippines Airlines, the official airline for festival. For more info: email cts@oneocean.com; www.celebratethesea.com How to attend: Packages : Competitors About Celebrate the Sea Statistically, Celebrate the Sea’s Marine Imagery Festival is the biggest imaging event of the sea staged in the Asia Pacific. Since 2002 the annual festival previously held in Singapore and Malaysia has attracted entries from over 38 countries. The 2007 festival is scheduled from21 to 23 September 2007 in Manila where international and local photographers will compete in the WOW Shoot-Out competition from 16 - 20 September 2007.
Held in association with the World Festival of Underwater Pictures, Antibes – also known as the ‘Cannes of Underwater Films festival’, the presenters proposed to take Celebrate the Sea to Manila in 2007 with the intention of making the city the permanent home of the festival for three years. This will invariably position Manila as the capital of underwater imagery in the Asia Pacific.
Now in its sixth year, Celebrate the Sea Festival promotes the beauty of our oceans to not only entertain and inspire, but more importantly, to motivate and inspire people to take action in preserving our natural environment. The ‘Oscars’ of underwater imagery is the highlight of the Celebrate the Sea Festival where the winners of the CTS International Underwater Imagery Competition and the Philippines Shoot Out competition will be revealed at a gala award ceremony on 22 September. Along with medals, cash and holiday package prizes, the most coveted title for 2007 will be the ‘President Grand Award of Highest Achievement 2007’ which includes the US$2000 cash prize. Highlights International Underwater Imagery Competitions The centrepiece of the Celebrate the Sea Festival has always been its international imagery competitions and with $30 000 worth of prizes up for grabs it is the most prestigious underwater imaging competition in the Asia Pacific. Open to anyone in the world, the macro, wide angle and black and white photographs, digital images, short video and feature documentary films, and books, lend truly international flair to this festival. In 2006, the 4500 entries were received from 38 countries.
Philippines - WOW Shoot Out competition This will be held from 16 to 20 September 2007, where competitors are invited to compete through any of the supporting resort operators. Competitors will submit their entries for judging on Friday 21 September and the results will be announced during the awards ceremony along with the results of the international competition.
International Underwater Film Festival 15 award winning documentary features from the World Underwater Pictures Festival Antibes will be specially brought in for screening through the 3-day weekend festival. Selected entries from the films in competition will also be shown.
Seminars and Workshops The Celebrate the Sea Festival also includes a 'seminars' component. Past presenters include international underwater luminaries Dr Sylvia Earle, Stan Waterman, David Doubilet, Dr Phil Nyutten, Neville Coleman, Ron & Valerie Taylor, Emory Kristoff and also principal scientists like Dr Mark Erhmann, Dr Carden Wallace etc. David Doubilet from the National Geographic is confirmed for Philippines while the organiser is actively drawing some of the most celebrated underwater image makers and marine scientists as panellists for the event. The conference runs concurrently with the film festival and the local school and university students will be invited to attend this conference at no charge.
Photographic Galleries: The finalists for the underwater photography and children's painting competition will be prominently displayed during the three-day event. For more information contact: cts@oneocean.com www.celebratethesea.com
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principal sponsor for Celebrate the Sea 2007 HOW TO ATTEND Local & Resident: Master pass to seminars and film festival and award ceremony – USD50 for local and residents. Student pass available: USD25 International: Festival Package (21 to 23 Sep) for International Participants
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