{"id":22,"date":"2015-09-02T18:54:30","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T18:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oceaniathefilm.com\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-08-05T20:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:18:25","slug":"we-are-like-islands-in-the-sea-separate-on-the-surface-but-connected-in-the-deep-william-james","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oceaniathefilm.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative collaborators Tekinati Ruka and Natalie Zimmerman will present OCEANIA to live audiences for the first time since 2024 release in Adelaide, Australia!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UPCOMING SCREENINGS<\/strong> 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival<\/a>, Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 12th, 10AM Noarlunga Theatre, Port Noarlunga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 13, 5 PM Piccadilly Theatre<\/strong>, Adelaide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

***(Australian Premiere followed by a procession and live improvised performance by Composer Sean van Doornum to be held at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 14th, 1:30 PM Mitcham Theatre<\/strong>, Mitcham, Victoria<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 14th, 6:30 PM Glenelg Theatre, Glenelg, South Australia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 14th, 6:30 PM Noarlunga Theatre, Port Noarlunga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 15th, 10 AM Mitcham Theatre, Mitcham, Victoria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 15th, 12:30 PM Glenelg Theatre, Glenelg, South Australia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 16th, 10 AM Noarlunga Theatre, Port Noarlunga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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August 16, 12:30 PM Piccadilly Theatre<\/strong>, Adelaide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLICK HERE to support our efforts to bring OCEANIA to the world<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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OCEANIA Wins OCEAN CONSERVATION AWARD<\/em> at Cinemare Film Festival in Kiel, Germany!!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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OCEANIA Wins Wild Women AWARD<\/mark> <\/mark>at Innsbruck Nature Film Festival<\/a>!<\/mark><\/em> October 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“This lyrical documentary captivates with its profound intimacy and poetic imagery, weaving the personal and collective into a story of resilience and shared humanity. Through the director’s deep sensitivity and remarkable connection with the protagonists \u2013 beautifully depicted in tender moments of togetherness \u2013 we are invited into the heart of a remote community. Created over many years, the film stands as a testament to the director\u2019s extraordinary commitment and vision.” (Jury Statement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View OCEANIA official trailer HERE<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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PAST SCREENINGS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ariano International Film Festival<\/a>, Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 30th, 6:15 PM Palazzo Uffici<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Best Green Documentary Nominee)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sun Valley Forum<\/a>, Sun Valley, Idaho<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Screening, June 14th 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CINEMARE Film Festival<\/a>, Kiel, Germany<\/strong> (OCEANIA CONSERVATION AWARD<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 7th, Traum Kino, 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Berlin Stiftung Planetarium<\/a><\/strong>, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 6, 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New York University, Cantor Film Center, New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earth Day Screening, April 22nd, 7PM<\/strong> (followed by a discussion with director and panel TBA)<\/strong> Co-sponsored by NYU College of Arts and Sciences + Climate Film Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CAFilm Education, Environmental Youth Forum<\/a>, San Rafael, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 1st, Active Cinema Room, Smith Rafael Film<\/strong> Center <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Box Experience:<\/strong> An immersive installation inspired by Natalie Zimmerman\u2019s OCEANIA: Journey to the Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Festival de Films P\u00eacheurs du Monde<\/a>, Lorient, France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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March 29th, 2 PM, Salle Ricoeur<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Department of Architecture, University of Naples. Federico II<\/a><\/strong>, Naples Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 17th, 17:00 Screening followed by Q&A with Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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University of Washington, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, College of the Environment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 6th, 7PM Seattle, Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Human World Film Festival<\/a>, Vienna, Austria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 4th, 6:15 PM (Director will be there in-person to introduce the film)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P\u0101taka \u2013 Art + Culture Museum,<\/a> 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 30th, 2:30 PM<\/strong> ((with a special Q&A with Co-Writer and Creative Producer, Tekinati Ruka<\/strong> and Jackie Liota-Mua)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand Maritime Museum<\/a>, Auckland, New Zealand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 29th, 2:00 PM (with a special Q&A with Co-Writer and Creative Producer, Tekinati Ruka<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Films from the South<\/a>, Oslo, Norway<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 13th, 1:30 PM, Vega Scene 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 11th, 6:15 PM, Vega Scene 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 8th, 3:45 PM, Veka Kino 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Films for Future<\/a>, Zurich, Switzerland (Presenting Partner HEKS\/EPER)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Both screenings followed by conversation with Johannes Wendland
Expert in Climate Justice, moderated by Anna Leuteritz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 8, 11:00 AM, Karl der Grosse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 7, 8:00 PM, Karl der Grosse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innsbruck Nature Film Festival<\/a>, Innsbruck, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WILD WOMEN AWARD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

October 12, 7:45 PM, Metropol Cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 11, 2025, 8:30 PM, Metropol Cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chagrin Documentary Film Festival <\/a>Chagrin Falls, Ohio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 11th, 3PM, Federated Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matsalu Nature Film Festival<\/a> Lihula, Estonia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2, 6:00 PM <\/strong>at Emaj\u00f5e-suursoo KEskus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM, Theatre Hall (Lihula)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Filmambiente Film Festival<\/a> Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (International Feature Competition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 4th, 3:00 PM, Museu do Amanh\u00e3<\/a> (Museum of Tomorrow)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 28, 8:30 PM, Esta\u00e7\u00e3o NetRio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Woods Hole Film Festival<\/a> Woods Hole, Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 31, 3:00 PM Film and Science Panel Discussion, Woods Hole Community Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 27th, 5:30PM Screening, Oceanographic Institute, Clapp Auditorium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doc Edge Film Festival <\/a>Auckland\/Wellington\/Christchurch, New Zealand (International Feature, The Edge of Impac<\/em><\/strong>t<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 17th, 2025 – 6:15pm – Lumi\u00e8re Cinemas, Christchurch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 17th, 2025 – 6:15pm – Roxy Cinema, Wellington<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 13th, 2025 – 4:45pm – Bridgeway Cinema, Auckland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 2nd, 2025 – 6:15pm – The Capitol Cinema, Auckland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ischia Film Festival<\/a> Ischia Island, Italy (Location Negata<\/em> Competition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE “Location Negata<\/em>“<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

June 28th, 9PM Casa del Sol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doxumentale<\/a> Berlin, Germany (International Competition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21.06. \/ b-ware! Ladenkino<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

19.06. \/ Freiluftkino Insel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cine 220<\/a> ADEMUBE Bretigny sur Orge, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 5th<\/strong> screening and discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FIFES Cannes<\/a> (Festival International Film Ecologique et Social) France (International Competition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dimanche 1er Juin \u00e0 16h \u2013 Cin\u00e9ma L\u2019Olympia<\/strong>\/ June 1st at 4PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frome International Climate Film Festival<\/a>, Frome, Somerset, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR AWARD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

May 18th, 12PM Cheese and Grain Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ECOador Festival Internacional de Cine Ambiental<\/a> (International Competition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE AWARD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

May 15th, 7PM at Cinemateca Nacional de Ecuador<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speed Cinema<\/a>, Speed Museum, Louisville, Kentucky <\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 22nd, Earth Day Screening, Curated by Dean Otto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Woodstock Film Festival<\/a>, Woodstock, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 20th, 2:30 PM @ Upstate Films (Saugerties): Orpheum Theatre 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 18th, 2:30 PM @ Bearsville Theater (EAST COAST PREMIERE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mill Valley International Film Festival<\/strong><\/a>,<\/mark> Mill Valley, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 6th at 3:30 PM, Pacific Film Archive\/Berkeley Art Museum (PFABAM), Berkeley, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 5th at 1:00 PM, Sequoia Theater, Mill Valley, CA<\/strong> (WORLD PREMIERE)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘Oceania: journey to the center’ madre e figlio in un viaggio verso la libert\u00e0<\/a><\/blockquote>