The 2023 Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) takes place June 8 - 11, 2023 at various locations throughout San Diego County, in celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day. The event will feature a total of 34 films; 11 feature films, 19 shorts, and 4 animated short films. Here what's playing at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas: Friday, June 9, 2023 - 5:00 PM: Screening of "ALOHA El DATIL," from Del Mar based non-profit WILDCOAST - 5:15 PM: Screening of "WATERMAN," From Encinitas based non-profit SeaTrees by "Sustainable Surf," Narrated by Jason Mamoa - 7:30 PM: Screening of "IN BETWEEN 2 WATERS" - 7:35 PM: Screening of "THE SEA TURTLE ARRIBADA" - 7:45 PM: Screening of "PATRICK AND THE WHALE" Q&A to follow with Director Mark Fletcher Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 5:00 PM: "WATER = LIFE" (short) - 5:05 PM: "JALPI," Patagonia Films’ documentary short - 5:25 PM: "THE SNAIL & THE WHALE" - 6:10 PM: "THE GOOD DOLPHINS" - 6:40 PM: "BLUEBACK" Virtual Q&A to follow with filmmaker - 7:30 PM: "HOT PINK DOLPHINS," Patagonia Films’ documentary short - 8:00 PM: "WILD ISLES" Q&A to follow with Director Jon Cleave Visit the website for tickets + more information. Tickets are sold online + at the door. Blue Water Film Festival on Facebook