6th GREEN FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN FRANCISCO:
The Last Dive
(Film Subject expected to attend for live Q&A)
Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, an American veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry's life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry's sailboat to signal their next dive, and together they explored the ocean's depths—an extraordinary bond that turned Terry into an unexpected conservationist.
Now in his 80's, Terry embarks on one final journey to a remote island in hopes of reuniting with his old friend. But he's also searching for something deeper: peace, closure, and a chance to say goodbye.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cody Sheehy and produced by acclaimed Mark Monroe, The Last Dive is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant documentary that invites viewers to reflect on our connection to the natural world—and the wild, mysterious creatures that help us find our place in it.
Lands End
(Filmmakers expected to attend for live Q&A)
Swimmers gather, plunge through the surf, and head west from China Beach where San Francisco’s Northern edge meets the Pacific Ocean.
Taking a break from their busy lives, they swim along the base of Lands End’s sheer rock cliffs, navigating wave-battered rocks covered with kelp, mussels, and harbor seals basking in the chilly gray fog.
Swimmers here are often subject to the Pacific Ocean's violent mood swings. Visitors swim through calm waters, but also fight strong currents, big surf, and the threat of hypothermia at times.
They prepare physically and psychologically before subjecting themselves to powerful ocean forces, yet these explorers find something healing in the untamed waters!
The Green Film Festival is presented by SF IndieFest, a 501c3 non-profit, that has presented over 60 film festivals over the past 27 years, acquiring a strong following with independent film fans and garnering press coverage and recognition for thousands of films and filmmakers. SF IndieFest is a founding member of the Film Festival Alliance.