DIVE LOG AUSTRALASIA FEB 2026

from the comfort of a cinema seat, but with all the inspiration of a world-class dive trip. Two standout films in this year’s line-up are must-sees for divers. A Dragon’s Dance is a mesmerising underwater portrait of the leafy sea dragon, one of Australia’s most elusive and captivating marine creatures. Filmed in the swaying kelp forests of the Great Southern Reef, it’s part wildlife documentary, part underwater poetry — and a reminder of just how special (and fragile) our local marine environments are. For anyone who has ever hoped for that dream sea dragon encounter, this film is pure magic. Another highlight for divers is Stone Biter: Saving the Arctic Sea Forests. This film is a powerful, solutions-focused documentary set in Northern Norway. Following an Italian photographer diving into the icy Arctic, the film reveals kelp forests under threat — and the dedicated scientists, volunteers and locals working to restore these vital underwater ecosystems. It’s confronting at times, but ultimately hopeful, offering a rare look at ocean

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FILM FESTI VA L WORLD TOUR OCEAN

THE WORLD’S MOST BREATHTAKING OCEAN FILMS FROM ABOVE AND BELOW THE SURFACE.

ACT CANBERRA 11, 12, 13 March • National Film & Sound Archive NSW AVALON BEACH 20 March • United Cinemas AVOCA BEACH 5 March • Avoca Beach Picture Theatre BRUNSWICK HEADS 6, 7 March • Brunswick Picture House COFFS HARBOUR 20 March • Jetty Memorial Theatre FORSTER/TUNCURRY 13 March • Great Lakes Cinema 3 NEWCASTLE 11 March • Event Cinemas Kotara SYDNEY CITY 18 March • Event Cinemas George St SYDNEY EAST 10, 11 March • Randwick Ritz SYDNEY NORTH 12, 13 March • Hayden Orpheum WOLLONGONG 19 March • Uni Movies, UOW

NT ALICE SPRINGS 5 March • Araluen Arts Centre DARWIN 16, 17 June • Deckchair Cinema QLD BRISBANE 11, 12, 13, 14 March • Brisbane Powerhouse CAIRNS 13 March • Cairns Performing Arts Centre GOLD COAST 5 March • Home of the Arts (HOTA) NOOSA 18, 19 March • The J TOWNSVILLE 12 March • Civic Theatre SA ADELAIDE 14 March • Capri Theatre VICTOR HARBOR 27 June • Victa Cinema TAS HOBART 19 March • Wrest Point Casino LAUNCESTON 20 March • Star Theatre

VIC GEELONG 25 March • Village Cinemas MELBOURNE ST KILDA 18 March • Astor Theatre MELBOURNE CBD 20 March • RMIT Capitol Theatre ROSEBUD 12 March • Peninsula Cinema WARRAGUL 11 March • Peninsula Cinema WARRNAMBOOL 26 March Capitol Cinema WA ALBANY 20 March • Entertainment Centre BROOME 7 March • Sun Pictures BUNBURY 19 March • BREC GERALDTON 21 March • Queens Park Theatre MARGARET RIVER 21 March • HEART PERTH 11, 12, 13, 14 March • State Theatre Centre of WA

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VIEW THE TRAILER & BOOK TICKETS oceanfilmfestival.com.au

F or divers, the ocean isn’t just somewhere we visit — off, and the unforgettable encounters that stay with you long after you surface. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2026 taps straight into that feeling, delivering three hours of immersive ocean storytelling designed for anyone who lives for life below the surface. Touring Australia in March, the festival brings together a curated program of short films celebrating marine life, adventure and the powerful connection we share with the sea. For the diving community, it’s the perfect chance to experience the ocean from a fresh perspective —

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change through the lens of action and community. Together, these films capture what divers understand instinctively: the ocean is breathtaking, but it’s also changing — and worth protecting. If you’re ready for a night that will reignite your love for the sea, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2026 is not to be missed. Screening across Australia this March. Tickets and session details: OceanFilmFestivalAustralia.com.au

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DIVE LOG Australasia #416- February ‘26

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