Dive into the magic of underwater filmmaking and photography in this special evening showcase at the Golden State Theatre. Go behind the scenes with underwater filmmakers from Canon Explorers of Light, BBC, National Geographic, and independent filmmakers as they share clips and images of their life below the waves. Entry included with full weekend registrants. Film festival only tickets are available for $5 in advance or $10 at the door.
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First time underwater shooters will enjoy our introductory seminars held on Friday. All skill levels will get inspired with our more advanced seminars held on Sunday. Come meet fellow enthusiasts and learn from our professional presenters.
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You don't need to be a pro to have fun and win big in our friendly competition. You just need to get in the water this weekend. Our 24 hour photo and video competition has categories for beginner, intermediate, and advanced shooters with great prizes from our sponsors. All competition entrants must register for a full weekend pass to enter. Weekend competition passes start at $70. Register early and save!
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Monterey Bay images from some of our past competitors.
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Monterey diving is second to none when the conditions are right. We can't control the weather, but we can help you find good dive boats, great dives, and places to stay during your visit. You'll also find all event locations at this link.
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The Backscatter Showroom will be open for you to try all the latest underwater photo and video equipment. DUI will be hosting their DUI Dog Rally right at San Carlos Beach.
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STEPHEN FRINK - Stephen Frink is the world's most widely published underwater photographer. With a career spanning nearly three decades, his photos have appeared in a wide variety of dive journals and magazines world-wide, and he has provided stunning imagery for hundreds of promotional campaigns. He has also been added to Canon's "Explorers of Light" program. |
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RICK ROSENTHAL - Rick Rosenthal is a two-time EMMY (2002-2010) award-winning cinematographer and marine biologist. He started diving in San Diego in 1960, and for many years was involved with scientific research projects along the Pacific Coast of North America. In 1984, he began a long association with the prestigious BBC/Natural History Unit in Bristol, England. During this time, he has filmed some of the most challenging wildlife subjects in the sea. Rick was a principal cameraman for BBC's landmark BLUE PLANET series, and the feature film DEEP BLUE. He filmed on the blockbuster series PLANET EARTH and Disney Nature's EARTH. The BBC, PBS and Discovery channels commissioned three of his whale films RIDDLE OF THE RIGHT WHALE, HUMPBACK WHALES and SPERM WHALES BACK FROM THE ABYSS for worldwide broadcast. |
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CHUCK DAVIS - From the freezing climes of Antarctica and Greenland to the heat and humidity of the Amazon, Chuck Davis has worked as a specialist in marine and underwater photography and cinematography. His motion picture filming credits include work on several IMAX films, including RING OF FIRE (underwater lava scenes), WHALES, THE GREATEST PLACES, AMAZING JOURNEYS, SEARCH FOR THE GREAT SHARKS, and two Academy Award-nominated IMAX films, ALASKA: SPIRIT OF THE WILD and THE LIVING SEA(underwater/marine scenes of Monterey Bay). |
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ERIC CHENG - Eric Cheng is an award-winning underwater photographer known for his passion as an educator. Eric won a prestigious Antibes Festival award for his work with Wetpixel.com, the Antibes underwater imaging web site of the year. His underwater photographs have won contests like the prestigious Nature's Best Magazine photo competition, which placed some of his work in the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum. Eric's photography has been seen in over 60 magazines and books worldwide. |
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BERKLEY WHITE - Owner and founder of Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo. Berkley is one of the leading underwater imaging professionals, who's passion for underwater imaging is equalled by his passion for educating others. His images and articles are regularly seen in national and international scuba diving publications, and he leads several educational underwater imaging expeditions each year, such as The Digital Shootout.
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KIP EVANS - Kip is a professional photographer, underwater explorer, and award-winning cinematographer. His professional career includes over 20 years of work in the ocean. Kip strives to inspire people to action with his images, environmental films, and lectures. Throughout his career, Kip has worked for many notable organizations and individuals including the National Geographic Society, where he served as the chief photographer for noted marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle, during a 5-year project to explore the ocean. Kip joined Dr. Earle's SEAlliance in 2008, as the Director of Photography and Expeditions. Since then he has lead expeditions to Belize, Cuba, Cocos Island and Mexico, documenting "Hope Spots," special areas of the ocean that need critical protection. |
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JASON BRADLEY - Jason Bradley is a nature and underwater photographer based in Monterey, California. His work focuses mainly on coastal habitats and ecosystems, and he is happiest shooting by or in the ocean. He is also an expert in digital photography and workflow and leads classroom seminars and field trips in California and abroad. |
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MARK BLUM - Mark Blum combined three of his favorite hobbies - scuba diving, stereoscopic photography, and an interest in the natural world - when he began experimenting with underwater stereo photography in 1986. With scuba gear and weird looking cameras in tow, he has traveled the world extensively to document marine life in three dimensions. His unique 3-D images are on permanent exhibition in the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the American Museum of Natural History. |
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SCOTT CAMPBELL - Out of reach and out of sight for many, the underwater world comes alive through the ethereal black and white images of world class freediver Scott Campbell. Campbell's breath hold skills allow him to approach marine subjects differently than photographers that rely on SCUBA. All of Scott's work is captured on a breath of air, commonly called Freediving. Scott spent 5 years competing on the US Freediving Team and set numerous records for depth and duration. He has held his breath for over seven and a half minutes and can dive to 200 feet. These skills, coupled with his photography background, produce work that is unique to the blue water environment. |
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