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
Comments 7
Brianna Chen · Sep 28
the ocean docs are always amazing, definitely going
Lucia Reyes · 2d
what time are the two evenings? trying to figure out which one i can make
Diego Montoya · 5d
cant wait for this 🌊 🎬
Patricia Morales · Oct 1
do we need to buy tickets in advance or can we get them at the door?
Thuy Nguyen · Sep 29
anyone else obsessed with ocean stuff or is it just me lol
Jennifer Chen · Sep 27
went to this a few years back, so inspiring
Sophia Rodriguez · 2d
fyi you need a reservation for this or they turn you away
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