UNDERWATER FILM FESTIVAL - A night not to be missed

Cayman Island Tourism Association is once again hosting its Annual Underwater Film Festival, Monday 7th November, 2011 at the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa in the Governor’s Ballroom. The evening will feature 3 International underwater films and local features by CITA.

The Underwater Film Festival coincides with the on island visit of the 2011 inductees into the International Scuba Diving Hall, giving our Film Festival attendees the opportunity to meet some celebrities in the diving world and hear them personally introduce their films.

The evening includes CITA’s annual Silent Auction and our larger-than-life Lobster Lotto, where ‘Every Lobster’s a Winner!’ Items have been kindly donated by CITA members and include Diving packages, Restaurant Gift Certificates, Accommodation and much More!

By attending the event you will not only be entertained, educated and enlightened but you will learn more about the marine conservation efforts that are in place both locally and globally. All proceeds from the evening go towards supporting Cayman Island Tourism Association’s Marine Conservation efforts. These include, but are not limited to Dive 365, Costal & Underwater Clean-Up, Lionfish culling and Kittiwake maintenance.

Pre-purchase your tickets at www.caymanboxoffice.com Or at CITA Office - 949-8522 - info@cita.ky and Department of Tourism - 949-6023 The Underwater Film Festival features

Howard and Michele Hall, best known for their IMAX films, will present ‘Underwater Imax Film Production.’ Howard and Michele are award winning natural history filmmakers and have Directed and Produced several IMAX feature films, including Into the Deep, Island of Sharks and Deep Sea 3D

World-renowned French diver, photographer, author and painter Andre Laban brings his trademark underwater painting and bald head to the big screen. He’s developed early underwater camera’s, won an Oscar for Best Documentary and now presents his Palme d’Or winning film ‘Iris and Oniris.’

Alan Power has spent one and a half years total bottom time diving The Wreck of the President Coolidge. With 40 years knowledge and experience the man they call ‘Mr President’ presents his film ‘Wreck of the President Coolidge.’

This year’s event takes place at a NEW location to accommodate an even larger capacity. Located at the Westin in the Governor’s Ballroom. There will be a cash bar/concession stand, free popcorn. Bring CASH for silent auction items and lobster lotto because there are lots of exciting items!

Event information
Tickets: $25 CI
Venue: Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa – Governors Ballroom
Time: 6:30pm-7:15pm Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:30pm Film Presentations Begin


The Underwater Film Festival is made possible by the following partners: The Westin, ORIS Watches, Cayman Aggressor, Red Sail Sports, DAN, Aqua Lung. Sport Diver Magazine, Department of Tourism and the CITA.

CITA Background: The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) was formed in March 2001, through an amalgamation of the Cayman Tourism Alliance and the Cayman Islands Hotel and Condominium Association. The CITA represents tourism businesses from all sectors, including hotels, condominiums and villas, watersports operators, restaurants, attractions, airlines, tourism transport providers, cruise sector businesses and allied tourism service providers. The CITA represents over 200 tourism businesses and is active in the areas of industry and government relations, marketing and events, industry development and education.