2026 San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition

The San Diego Undersea Film Festival returns for its 27th year, showcasing the wonder, diversity, and power of ocean storytelling. Enjoy two evenings of underwater short films from around the world. This year, over 70 submissions were received from 16 countries. Each night, curated programs offer a unique lineup, feature films ranging from encounters with sharks and whales in the deep sea to vibrant coral reefs and California’s own kelp forests. The festival highlights both acclaimed filmmakers and emerging talent, with opportunities to meet many of them during the intermissions and at Saturd…

• Watch or listen
• Tickets needed
• A group of friends
• Going solo
• Animals & pets
• Film festivals
• Science & nature talks
• Film screenings
• Indoors
• Chill