03/23/2026
Congratulations to Joëlle C. Perz for being chosen as Blue Water Institute 2026 Featured Artist. Her image “Loving the flow and the stars below” has been chosen for this year’s featured poster for the 7th Annual Blue Water Film Festival running March 19–22, 2026, in La Jolla, California, to coincide with UN – World Water Day (March 22).
Presented by the Blue Water Institute, the four-day event showcases a dynamic slate of features, shorts, and animated films, highlighting powerful storytelling at the intersection of water, environment, innovation, and human impact. The 2026 program includes 31 films in competition comprising 10 feature films, 15 short films, and 6 animated works representing filmmakers from around the world.