Save Our Oceans – Film Night (Brisbane)

Join us in Brisbane for a special film night, Save Our Oceans — an inspiring evening of thought-provoking short documentaries by leading French and Australian artists.

This event is a collaboration between Culture Plus, a not-for-profit Australian organisation, and People For Nature, an environmental charity dedicated to connecting people with nature, with the support of the Alliance Française de Brisbane. The evening is free and open to all.

2026 Film Selection: Save Our Oceans

This year’s theme, “Save Our Oceans”, features carefully curated short films, with a total screening time of approximately 1h.

Each film is introduced with a short presentation highlighting the artist or organisation behind it. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with ocean experts exploring perspectives across science, art, conservation, and community action.

Program

5:00pm – Doors open
Enjoy a drink offered by Allinace Française de Birsbane and explore a fine art photography exhibition by French-Australian artist François Detaille

6:00pm – Event starts

Welcome and introductions
Film screening
Panel discussion
- Marie Chretien — Founder and Director, Culture Plus
- Darren Jew — Award-winning wildlife photographer, environmental storyteller and conservation advocate, Moreton Bay Foundation
- Dr Fanny de Busserolles — Marine biologist and Co-founder, People For Nature

8:30pm – Event concludes

Film Selection

INTRODUCTION

1. Ranipuy, the Beach Is Breathing
Miyarrka Media, 2025 — Australia
An invitation to life from the sands and salt waters of Arnhem Land.

🎨 ART & SCIENCE

2. Quand l’art et la science se mêlent autour de l’océan à Venise
Fondation Tara, 2024 — France
When an artistic and scientific expedition embarks on the same boat at the Venice Biennale.

3. Meeting with Cécile Fouillade, Artist in Residence on TARA
Fondation Tara, 2024 — France
French ceramic artist Cécile Fouillade joins scientists aboard the TARA boat, exploring the connection between art and ocean science.

4. Spotted Handfish
Jane Bamford & Tim Lynch, Great Southern Reef, 2021 — Australia
Tasmanian ceramic artist Jane Bamford and CSIRO scientist Tim Lynch join forces to help save an endangered fish.

5. Jérémy Gobé utilise la dentelle pour sauver les coraux
France Culture / CORAIL ARTEFACT, 2022 — France
Artist and scientist Jérémy Gobé uses traditional French lace motifs to support coral regeneration in the Pacific.

6. Ocean Sentinels
Jason deCaires Taylor / Museum of Underwater Art, 2023 — Australia
A new concept for an underwater museum bringing art, science and marine conservation together.

♻️ WASTE & POLLUTION

7. TARNANTHI 2017 – Erub Arts Collaborative: Ghost Nets of the Ocean
Art Gallery of South Australia, 2017 — Australia
Aboriginal artists transform discarded ghost nets into powerful artworks.

8. Ocean Rubbish Turned into Marine Animals
David Day / ABC Australia, 2019 — Australia
Queenslander artist David Day transforms thongs found on beaches into striking marine sculptures.

🌊 GLOBAL WARMING & RISING OCEANS

9. Repatriate
Latai Taumoepeau, 2015 — Australia
In this dramatic video installation, Tongan-Australian performance artist Latai Taumoepeau denounces rising ocean levels and their impact on Pacific communities.

🌱 THE KIDS' POWER

10. Dancing the Biodiversity
Step For A Change, 2025 — France
A ballet featuring French children dancing in front of UNESCO to celebrate biodiversity and inspire action.

11. Operation Crayweed
Jennifer Turpin & Michaelie Crawford / Turpin+Crawford, 2016 — Australia
Artists and children raise awareness of the restoration of crayweed along Sydney's coastline, supporting efforts led by marine scientists.

Supporting Culture Plus

We invite you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Culture Plus. Contributions of any size are greatly appreciated. A tax-deductible receipt will be issued for every donation.

Account Name: Culture Plus & Arts
BSB: 082-001
Account Number: 33-865-2903

Contact

For any questions or support, please contact:
Audrey Barucchi | a.barucchi@peoplefornature.org.au | 0406 683 018

Marie Chretien | marie@cultureplus.com.au | 0416 091 965

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