Thank you Sponsors

  • Logo of Vancouver's Tourism and Hospitality Association with colorful stylized text.

    Whale

    We are very grateful to partner with Vancouver´s North Shore Tourism Association as the main sponsor of The Ocean Film Festival Canada.

  • Logo for Chris Obst Leadership featuring interconnected circles and text.

    Orca

    We are very grateful to partner with:

    Chris Obst Leadership

  • Sea Lion

    We are very grateful to partner with:

    Althyrea

     Capilano University Alumni Association

  • Salmon

    We are very grateful to partner with:

    Bickerton Co.

    Neptune Terminals

    North Point Brewing Co.

Whale Sponsor

Logo of Vancouver's Tourism Association with colorful overlapping text.

Vancouver’s North Shore is more than just the majestic mountain backdrop for one of the world’s most scenic cities. It’s a year-round, more-than-mountains, destination where the city and wild nature collide.

This is the place where landscapes, history, culture, and people connect in a region of varied experiences. From our snow-capped mountaintops to our towering old-growth forests to the turquoise waters of our shoreline.

Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association is a collaboration between the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and District West Vancouver.

Learn more about Vancouver´s North Shore

Orca Sponsor

Chis Obst Leadership logo in black and blue text.

Chris has always been deeply connected to the ocean, a passion that has shaped his entire life. He begins most mornings with a swim, making the ocean an integral part of his daily routine. So, partnering with a film festival dedicated to the oceans felt like a natural fit for him.

Chris coaches and consults for top organizations around the world, including Activision, Canfor, Microsoft, SAP, Splunk and UBC. His powerful keynotes inspire high performers to take their game to the next level. Chris shares about leadership and managing your energy in his Newsletter, and The Real Leadership Podcast.

Before executive coaching, Chris enjoyed a 20-year career as a manager and leader, including co-founding a top company that earned the National Post “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies” Award. Now, as a leadership and team development expert, Chris passionately shares best practices and common pitfalls that he sees in the field and has experienced himself. He has a knack for translating what he’s learned into memorable stories and scenarios that help people see what changes they need to make and get excited about taking action to get where they want to go.

Learn more about Chris Obst Leadership

A person mountain biking on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees and lush green foliage.
A man doing yoga outdoors on a beach, with a blue sky background, wearing a dark hoodie and gray shorts, raising his right arm and balancing on one knee, with text overlay asking 'What's your morning routine?'
Cover of The Real Leadership Podcast featuring Chris Obst, a middle-aged man with short gray hair, sitting at a table with a black microphone and smiling.
A man standing in front of a large screen with text, wearing a patterned shirt and holding a remote. The screen displays a message about finding a unique speaker for a corporate event or workshop.

Sea Lion Sponsor

The logo of Althyrea, featuring a circular emblem with abstract lines, and the text "ALTHYREA" in large, elegant font, with the slogan "a natural connection" beneath in cursive.

Althyrea is a brand born out of a deep commitment to ethically made clothing and an unwavering love for the planet. Althyrea caters to the mindful consumer who steers clear of fast fashion and instead, embraces timeless style. Her values intertwine self-care and earth care and she finds solace in practices such as meditation and yoga, complemented by an appreciation for locally crafted products. 

Our styles draw inspiration from nature which captures hummingbirds and native healing plants. Our commitment to quality extends to sourcing high-quality, all natural, European fabrics with stringent sustainable certifications, such as responsibly-sourced wool from regenerative farms and mills powered solely by solar energy. 

We're committed to giving back and we proudly support 1% for the Planet and collaborate with local environmental and wildlife organizations.

Learn more about Althyrea

A woman standing barefoot on a beach near the water, with a forested hillside in the background, during overcast weather.
A woman with long white hair and a tattoo on her arm is outdoors, lifting her hair with her hands, with a cloudy sky and blurred greenery in the background. The image promotes AlthYrea, emphasizing natural connection.
A woman with long blonde hair in a blue shirt kneeling on a rocky shore with moss and seaweed, overlooking a forested coastline.

Sea Lion Sponsor

Logo with three blue abstract shapes and the word 'ALUMNI' beneath it.

The Capilano University Alumni Association (CUAA) is a global network committed to providing our graduates with life-long learning, support and inspiration. The best way to stay up to date on events, benefits and news is to sign up for our monthly newsletter by updating your contact information at Update Your Information.

As an Alumni of Capilano University your journey doesn’t end with your degree. Being part of our alumni community has its benefits.

The new Alumni Perks app is designed to connect you with offers you'll only get as a CapU alumni.

Save money and stay connected while exploring a variety of discounts, events, contests and alumni news. All you need to do is download the app, sign up and confirm your registration and you'll be ready to start.

Download the app here

Check out our Alumni Mentorship Program

Learn more about Capilano University Alumni Association

Group of five diverse people smiling and posing together in front of colorful abstract background with the text "LIVE OUT LOUD".
A busy indoor event hall filled with people queuing, walking, and standing around. There are colorful banners with positive words like "experiential," "creative," and "proud." Some booths and tables set up with items and information, and a staircase and large glass windows in the background.
Banner for Capilano University Alumni Mentorship Program with the slogan 'Create the world you want to live in'.
Audience at an event with a banner that reads 'Shaping the Future' and features the Capilano University Alumni Association logo.
A banner with a gradient blue to green background reading 'Shaping the Future' and the Capilano University Alumni Association logo.

Salmon Sponsor

Black and white logo featuring a stylized, windswept tree on a small hill with the word 'Bickerton' below it

Bickerton Co. is an eco-conscious spearfishing company based on Vancouver Island.

Known for their handcrafted spearguns, Bickerton Co. sources recycled and local materials to create marine gear, apparel, and camp supplies to be enjoyed in, on, or near the ocean.

Learn more about Bickerton Co.

A person in a wetsuit and snorkel gear underwater, holding a speargun, with the water surface visible above and a logo for Bickerton Spearguns in the bottom right corner.
A man wearing a gray beanie, black and green flannel jacket, and black jeans is holding a rifle. He is standing in front of a white wooden shed with a dog peeking out of a small opening.

Salmon Sponsor

Northute Terminals logo with the company name in large gray and teal text and a stylized wave underneath.

Neptune Terminals is a bulk shipping terminal located on the north shore of Burrard Inlet in the Port of Vancouver. We are a critical link in the supply chain that transports Canadian commodities to markets all over the world. We have been operating safety and responsibly for more than 50 years, and are very proud members of the community.

Neptune is committed to protecting the environment and minimizing the impact of our operations.

Learn more about Neptune Terminals

Two workers wearing safety vests and helmets standing on a platform inspecting a coal mining operation, with an industrial mining conveyor system in the background.
A white canopy tent with 'Neptune Terminals Community Partnership' written on it, set up in an outdoor garden or farm with green plants and trees in the background.
A large cargo ship docked at a port with a city skyline in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Salmon Sponsor

Logo for North Point Brewing Company, established in 2019, featuring a stylized tent icon in black and white with circular text.

THREE NORTH SHORE LOCALS HAD A DREAM...

A DREAM TO MARRY OUR PASSION FOR GOOD BEER, GOOD FRIENDS AND WEST COAST CABIN ADVENTURES.

OUR DREAM HAS TAKEN FLIGHT AND WE'VE FOUND A HOME FOR NORTH POINT BREWING IN LOWER LONSDALE'S SHIPYARDS DISTRICT. AS WE BUILT NORTH POINT FROM THE GROUND UP, WE'RE BRINGING TOGETHER OUR PASSION FOR NATURE AND THE WEST COAST LIFESTYLE THAT WE LOVE. THE COZY AND RUSTIC FEEL OF CABIN LIVING PLAYS A HUGE ROLE, FROM THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF OUR BREWERY TO OUR LOGO. 

COME DOWN TO NORTH POINT TODAY, HAVE A PINT, AND SAY HI.

CHEERS, 

LIAM, MATT, AND SEAN.

Learn more about North Point Brewing Co

Close-up of a beer glass with a cloudy orange-colored beer, featuring a foam head, and the North Point Brewing Company logo on it.

Media Sponsor

Colorful radio station logo for WAVE 98.3, with the tagline 'Vancouver's Coolest Vibe.'

WAVE 983 is a radio station in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, playing smooth tunes for grown ups.

Connect with Wave 98.3