Seaweed Stories is on the move – catch an October screening from NYC to California and Canada.

This month Seaweed Stories continues its journey, connecting audiences through film, conversation, and community. Narrated by Forest Whitaker and directed by Jake Sumner, the short documentary spotlights scientists and innovators reimagining our material world through the regenerative power of seaweed.

Keep scrolling to see where it’s headed next!

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OCTOBER SCREENING SCHEDULE

Connecting for Climate at FIT

October 8 | 6–8 PM

Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC

An evening exploring how storytelling, science, and design can drive climate action — featuring a post-screening discussion with director Jake Sumner and FIT professor Joshua Koury.

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California Seaweed Festival

October 11 | 4:45–5:45 PM

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CA

A day-long celebration of art, science, and innovation. Following the film, Simona Augyte of California Sea Grant leads a conversation with Charlie Yarish (UConn), Catherine O’Hare (Sway), Nancy Caruso (Get Inspired), and Lucy Bellwood (Adventure Cartoonist).

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Dana Point Film Festival

October 12 | 12 PM PDT

Dana Point Film House, OC Sailing Center, CA

Part of the “Short Help Needed” short film block, Seaweed Stories returns to the Pacific coast — home to some of the people and ideas that inspired its creation.

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Devour! The Food Film Fest

October 25 | 2 PM AST

Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

The world’s largest culinary film festival brings Seaweed Stories to Canada, where it screens alongside international food and sustainability shorts exploring the intersection of climate, cuisine, and culture.

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Seaweed Stories is presented by Lonely Whale in association with Re:wild. The film was made possible through the generous support of executive producers Phillip Sarofim and Trousdale Ventures, MAVRIK, and co-executive producer The Snider Foundation.

Lonely Whale is a Fiscally Sponsored Program of Re:wild 501(c)(3).

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