Big Blue Film Festival
Sat, Jan 24
|Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center
The Big Blue Film Festival is a celebration of the ocean through the confluence of art and science.
Time & Location
Jan 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
About the event
The Big Blue Film Festival's goal is to showcase ocean-themed films at the confluence of marine sciences, humanities and the arts. They also aim to engage the community and raise awareness about marine issues and how we might solve them. They strive to inspire, educate and captivate audience members with science and ocean entertainment. These films tell stories that shape our future understanding of one of our planet’s most important resources.
The Big Blue Film Fest is hosted at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center, which has operated in Newport, Oregon, for 59 years. Hatfield is dedicated to education and exploration with classes, internships, top-quality research and meaningful community outreach.