The Online Portion of the Festival Has Concluded
Congratulations to all the 9th Annual World Whale Film Festival Official Selections. Because many of these films are currently screening across international festival circuits, availability was limited. We encourage you to support the filmmakers by watching their work as it premieres on other platforms and at upcoming festivals.
Celebrating a Sold-Out Night of Inspiring Ocean Stories
Thank you to all of our sponsors, filmmakers, and participants who helped make the 9th Annual World Whale Film Festival such a success. With a sold-out audience and powerful stories on screen, the event was a meaningful celebration of creativity, conservation, and community. We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you again next year.
9th World Whale Film Festival T-Shirts still available!
Commemorate the 9th Annual World Whale Film Festival with an official event T-shirt supporting ocean awareness and education. Order Online at Bonfire
The Festival Returns to the Historic ʻĪao Theater
This year, the event returns to Wailuku at the historic ʻĪao Theater, providing the community with a classic theater setting and an elevated film-viewing experience. In previous years, we’ve partnered with Ocean’ Organic Farm and Distillery, where we experienced great success and community support. We remain grateful to our past venue partners and look forward to continuing to collaborate with locations across Maui. Sold Out
Join us in person on February 11, 2026, in Wailuku for an inspiring evening of ocean storytelling. The event will take place from 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:00) and feature powerful short films celebrating whales, marine conservation, and our shared responsibility to protect the ocean.
