LI Divers Association’s Film Festival comes to Hofstra tomorrow

To catch a glimpse of our underwater world, without needing to suit up in scuba-diving gear, the Long Island Divers Association’s Film Festival is the place to go to view images, from around the world and our own backyard, presented by photographers and cinematographers, on Jan. 20.

Whether a diver or non-diver, all are invited to enjoy programs like Larry Cohen and Olga Torrey’s “The Many Faces of Mexico,” Peter Venoutsos’ “The Seals of Shoal Island,” Ryan Christie and Ashley DaCosta’s “A Summer of Diving,” and John Moyer’s “Art Treasures of the Andrea Doria.” Soren Dahl will uncover the world of seagrass in “Long Island Seagrass: Science and Conservation,” and Eco-Photo Explorers Michael Salvarezza and Christopher Weaver will provide a first-hand look at what it looks like north of the Arctic Circle in “Greenland: The Vanishing Frontier.”

To complete the film fest, Rick Morris honors explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle in “The View Through My Mask.” Then, the reception begins, offering opportunity to discuss underwater experiences with the presenters.

“The Long Island Divers Association’s annual Film Festival is the perfect opportunity for all of the Long Island and New York City divers, dive stores, dive shops and dive boat captains to come together at one location to enjoy the camaraderie within our great organization,” says Barry Lipsky, president of the Association.

I’m intrigued by what this fest might uncover of this place on our Earth that I’ve never explored, and I truly think you will be, too.

LIDA Film Festival – 7-11 p.m.
Presentations, 7- 9.m.; reception, 9-11 p.m.
Hofstra University, Student Center Theater
Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead
Tickets available for purchase at the door; arrive by 6:15 p.m.
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