Posted by Eric Frasco on April 09, 2000 at 10:03:36:
If anyone is intersted in seeing some great and original underwater viedo and photography, the Santa Barbara Underwater Film Festival is one of the best organized events in Southern California. It is only an hour and a half drive from LA.
This year's Santa Barbara Underwater Film Festival will be held on Friday, May 5, 2000 at UCSB's Campbell Hall. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
This annual event has always delivered fantastic footage, both new content and historical.
Proceeds benefit the Nejat Ezal Memorial Scholarship at UCSB, and the Ramsey Parks Memorial Scholarship at Brooks Institute.
This years event is titled: A Tribute to Lad Handelman: "From Abalone to Oceaneering"
Presenters this year include:
Dr. Phil Nuytten - MC
Tom Campbell
Brandon Cole
Douglas Cummings
Bob Evans
Peter Howorth
Leslie Leaney
Tickets information and updates can be had at 805-893-8739
Please keep in mind that this event sells out every year, so get those reservation in early!
-Eric Frasco-