THE Ocean Film Festival World Tour calls in at the Hall for Cornwall, Truro, on September 26 with a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and power of the sea, through a selection of short films from around the world.

The 2025 film line-up includes shorts about freediving, extreme bodyboarding and big-wave surfing. The inspirational documentaries are introduced by a compère, and each screening will see a free prize giveaway to win ocean-related goodies.

“The Ocean Film Festival is more than just a film event; it’s a celebration of our planet’s blue heart,” says tour director Nell Teasdale. “The festival aims to inspire a deeper connection with the sea, offering a deep dive into the heart of our oceans and the lives of those who cherish them.

“Whether you’re a seasoned ocean enthusiast, a weekend surfer, or someone who marvels at the mysteries of the deep, this festival promises an unforgettable cinematic journey.”

Highlights include Let Me Live, following the path of Cornish surfer Tom Lowe (pictured) from a small fishing town in Penwith to charging some of the biggest waves on the planet as one of the world’s most enigmatic – and fearless – big wave surfers.

Filmed in the crystal waters of French Polynesia, Aquaballet is a mesmerising dance with marine life, transforming the ocean into a living stage for freediver Marianne Aventurier.

Cave diver Jill Heinerth has been involved in the most legendary diving expeditions of all time, from surveying the world’s longest caves in Mexico to discovering giant iceberg caves in Antarctica. In Diving Into the Darkness, these are juxtaposed with candid interviews and flashbacks, revealing that Jill’s journey is as much about inner exploration as it is about pushing the boundaries of the known world.