Chasing Coral - a screening presented by OneReef

CHASING CORAL- A Screening Presented by OneReef at Montalvo Arts Center

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. From award-winning Director Jeff Orlowski, comes Chasing Coral, and the first time-lapse camera to record bleaching events as they happen. With its breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion, Chasing Coral is a dramatic revelation of an underwater mystery. "A triumph of both visual and narative storytelling" - The Economist

CHASING CORAL is a film directed by Jeff Orlowski and produced by Larissa Rhodes, as an Exposure Labs production. It was filmed over three years, with 650+ hours underwater, includes footage from over 30 countries, and was made with the support of over 500 people around the world.

FROM THE MAKERS OF CHASING ICE COMES THE REMARKABLE ADVENTURE OF ONE TEAM CAPTURING OUR CHANGING OCEANS.

Watch the trailer

NOTE: There is no charge for the movie ticket, but you can make a voluntary donation to OneReef to cover the cost of the screening or to support coral reef conservation in the Pacific

The screening will start at around 4:15 and will be followed by a Q&A session with OneReef Executive Director Chris LaFranchi, for those who are interested.

Wine, Beer, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase (drinks allowed in the theater, but no food). Please come early to buy refreshments, secure parking or if you want to wander the beautiful grounds of Montalvo Arts Center.

If your plans change and you can no longer make it, please cancel your ticket so someone else can be accommodated. 

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No.  

Please note, the movie is 93 minutes long so it may not be appropriate for very young children

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Please car pool if possible. Parking Lots 3 and 4 are available for attendees. Enter the property and continue past the villa. Once you pass the villa you will see parking lot 3 on your right.  Parking lot 4 can be reached by continuing down the hill.

What can I bring into the event?

No outside drinks or food except water.  Wine, Beer, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase before the show starts (drinks allowed in the theater, but no food). Please come early if you want to buy refreshments.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email greenguru2009@gmail.com

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

 There is no registration fee or charge for the movie ticket, but you can make a voluntary donation to OneReef to cover the cost of the screening and to support coral reef conservation in the Pacific.

Yes, the ticket is transferrable.

If your plans change and you can no longer make it, please cancel your ticket so someone else can be accommodated. 

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes.

Alternatively, if your plans change and you can no longer make it, please cancel your ticket so someone else can be accommodated. 

How long is the program? OR When does the program start and end?

A little more than 2 hours, from 4:00 pm to about 6:15 pm. Chasing Coral is 93 minutes long.  There will be a brief introduction before the movie starts at 4:15. The movie will be followed by a Q&A session (~30 minutes) with OneReef Executive Director Chris LaFranchi, for those who are interested. You can come earlier than 4:00 pm if you want to wander the grounds of Montalvo Arts Center or if you want to relax with the refreshments available for purchase.

Will there be drinks and food available? 

Wine, Beer, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase before the show starts (drinks allowed in the theater, but no food). Please come early if you want refreshments since you will not be allowed to take food inside the theater, only your drinks. No outside drinks or food allowed, except water. 

What does OneReef do?

Incorporated in 2012 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, OneReef works to protect coral reef ecosystems by establishing partnerships between local stewards and a global community willing to invest in their conservation efforts. 

The OneReef Community Partnership Model has protected more than 350,000 acres of coral reef across Micronesia, at the low annual cost of $3/acre, with the ultimate goal to protect more than 2.7 million acres (20%) of the region’s reefs.

Funders and local communities want to work with OneReef because they get measurable outcomes… more fish, more jobs, new skills, healthier reefs, protection against climate change, and an intact legacy of beauty and economic benefits to leave to future generations.

Learn more about OneReef.