Created in 1973, the World Festival of Underwater Image is the only event of its kind in the world. It brings together the best productions and the greatest specialists of the marine and submarine environment.
The World Festival of Underwater Image is a must-see event for all ocean enthusiasts. This festival is present throughout the world including tours organized in France and abroad for which are screened the winning films in previous editions.
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In 2013, the theme of the Festival will be "All Treasures of the Sea" and will be held at Parc Chanot in Marseille from 31 October to 3 November 2013.
Movies, photos, poster competitions, book or music awards, best website or advertising ... World Festival of Underwater Image is open to professionals and amateurs alike. It is enough to register there his works.
An anniversary is a celebration!
Le World Festival of Underwater Image will celebrate this year its 40 th edition.
It will include an Archeology Festival, exhibitions and stands on marine protected areas, 4 screening rooms, a diving pit and a space dedicated to entertainment for young audiences.
MARSEILLE: European Capital of Culture 2013
Deeply rooted in the history of diving and endowed with an exceptional submarine heritage, Marseille is a legitimate host city. With the International Congress of Marine Protected Areas, the World Festival of Underwater Image will be the flagship event this autumn in the city of Marseille
AN ARCHEOLOGY SPACE
Under the leadership of Michel L'HOUR, Conservator General of Heritage and Director of DRASSM*, a Festival of Archeology will be held in partnership with the World Festival of Underwater Image. Distributed in several sites over several days, this Festival of Archeology will close its course within the Palais des Congrès CHANOT Park.
The objective of this Festival is to broadcast the best archeology films, to primer them and to propose an exhibition on the action and the heritage, carried by the DRASSM and relayed by the Arles museum, whose exceptional collection reflects "All the treasures of the sea".
A BLUE SOCIETY PAVILION
For its 40 th edition, the festival will welcome companies working in the fields of innovation and research. In collaboration with the Pôle Mer PACA, Competitiveness Cluster, the Festival will create a village of companies where they can participate in the forum and conferences organized by the Blue Society **.
The Blue Society aims to meet the present and future needs of society in a spirit of "positive" growth, building on the immense potential offered by the world's oceans. It is based on the responsible use of marine resources, as well as the development of innovative technologies and new products generating jobs and economic resources. Through the exchange of know-how, knowledge sharing and ownership of this vision by scientists, companies, policy makers and citizens, positive solutions and innovative experiences can emerge and participate in the creation of a more sustainable and equitable society.
More: www.underwater-festival.com/
(*) Created in 1966 by André Malraux, the Department of Underwater Archaeological Research became the 4 January 1996 the Department of Underwater and Underwater Archaeological Research. It is a service with national expertise relocated to Marseille, under the Directorate General of Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Communication.
(**) The concept of "Blue Society" takes into account all the requirements of sustainable development related to the oceans, from different points of view:
social, economic and ecological, by adding a cultural (in the sense of public ownership) and political pillar.
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Indeed, the pros use this type of tests, the idea and the contribution is there, for the general public / recreational divers. with a post-dive analysis scale, adapted to the conditions ...
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