

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blue Water Summit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Eco Storytelling for the EnvironmentAbout this EventThe 2026 Blue Water Film Festival is proud to present "Blue Water Summit - Eco Storytelling", a two-days event with panels and workshops such as Producing Short Content for Social Change, Sustainability: Best Practices in Production Workflow, Filming for Eco Impact, and more.See full desription of all summit events hereDAY 1 PROGRAM🕑: 10:00 AMWelcome Remarks Info: Greg Reitman, Founder, Blue Water Institute🕑: 10:05 AMSustainability: Best Practices in Production WorkflowInfo: Moderator: Barbara Marshall (HP)
Speakers: Sasha Fairhead (Producer, Kuleana), Brian Nitzkin (Orbital Studios), Sugandhi Gadadhar (Filmmaker, My Otter Day – not attending), Monika Grassel (Filmmaker, Scars of Growth)🕑: 11:15 AMProduction: The Challenges of Shooting in NatureInfo: Moderator: Jeffrey Lehmann (Producer) |
Speakers: Elliott Kennerson (Love Birds), Nathan Dappen (Human Footprint: Damned If You Don't), Ines Reinisch (Salt &amp; Water)🕑: 01:45 PMFilming for Eco ImpactInfo: Moderator: Barbara Marshall |
Speakers: James Pope (House of Fish), Linda Osuky (Scars of Growth), Georgia Scott (Kuleana), Elaido Arvelo (Wealth Untold)🕑: 03:00 PMAn Insider’s View into the World of Animation Info: Moderator: Jean Thoren (Publisher, Animation Magazine &amp; Blue Water Institute Board Member)
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Speakers: Terry Thoren (Klasky Csupo), Jason Reisig (Head of USC Animation, Director, Shrek), Reza Memari (The Last Whale Singer)🕑: 12:30 PMFireside chat with Taj Mahal Info: Moderator: Greg Reitman, Founder, Blue Water Institute and Taj Mahal, Legendary Blues MusicianDAY 2 PROGRAM🕑: 12:00 PMAthletes for the OceansInfo: Moderator: Ann Dietrich (Ph.D., UMASS Amherst, Blue Water Institute Board Member) |
Speakers: Georgia Scott (Filmaker, Kuleana), Jon Rose (Professional Surfer &amp; Environmentalist), Lina Taylor (Olympic Volleyball Player), Scott Jenkins (Green Sports Alliance)🕑: 01:15 PMWomen of the BlueInfo: Moderator: Kathleen Quinlan (Blue Water Institute Board Member) |
Speakers: Georgia Scott (Filmaker, Kuleana), Madeline Steinberg (The Deep Sea in My Backyard), Lexi Addison (The Last Fin)🕑: 02:30 PMProducing Short Content for Social ChangeInfo: Moderator: Laura Kutnick, Kutnick Foundation |
 Speakers:  Serge Dedina (Wildcoast Foundation) Elise Beers (Braids)
Nicholas Mihm (How to Change the World / Sage) Greer Fawcett (Clean Up Sayulita)🕑: 03:45 PMAn Insider’s View into the Film Festival WorldInfo: Moderator: Greg Reitman (Founder, Blue Water Institute) |
Speakers: Ana Blanco (International Ocean Film Festival), Jacques Paisner (Santa Fe International Film Festival), Karen Palmer (Friday Harbor Film Festival), Elizabeth Stark (Innsbruck Nature Film Festival)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/blue-water-summit/100001984158530577
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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Diego
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: La Jolla Riford Library
- **lat**: 32.8408017
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- **full address**: La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, San Diego, United States

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- **organizer**: Blue Water Institute (https://allevents.in/org/blue-water-institute/25381761)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, San Diego, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blue Water Institute
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, Festivals, Business, Sports, Music, Workshops
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