Date: February 20-22, 2009 Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Friday and Saturday Night Film Festivals Sponsored By:

FRIDAY EVENING FILM FESTIVAL                                          Emcee:  Michel Gilbert

A Piece of a Ship	Valerie van Heest
John Francis' classic poem, interpreted with dramatic images and moving music, sets the mood for an evening exploring historic Great Lakes shipwrecks.
Shipwrecks Off Lakeshore Drive You mean there are actually shipwrecks off Chicago's Lake Shore Drive?	Cris Kohl/Joan Forsbeg
Minnedosa; Final Report	David Trotter
Visit the remarkable story of dedicated effort, discovery and exploration
Deadly Mistake, The Sinking of the U-352	Jim & Pat Stayer
A tragic tale of a U-Boat and the excitement of her discovery.
40th Anniversary – The Raising of the Alvin Clark	Valerie van Heest
Celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the raising of the mystery schooner
From Iron Bottom Sound to Brilliant Riches Found	Nancy McGee
Vessels of destruction & reefs disturbed by the banging of bombs are now profound symbols of tranquility.
Winning Images From the 4th Annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide International Underwater Photo Competition.	Jason Heller

SATURDAY EVENING FILM FESTIVAL                                       Emcee:  Nancy McGee

When The Volcano Blows Where would you go when the volcano blows?	Jim & Pat Stayer
The Macro World of the Philippines Last year Stan awakened to a secret. He discovered diving in the Philippines along with a treasure trove of splendid macro life in the marine environment.	Stan Waterman
Our World-Underwater Achievement Award                                                                                                                      Ron Steven        Presented by Patrick Hammer
We'll Be One	Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
Some encounters are magical. They happen just as you do not expect them and shed a new light on your life. Join Michel & Danielle as they tell us, in their pictorial and musical language, about such an encounter.
The Queen of Camouflage	Annie Crawley
Cuttlefish are natures masters of disguise. When you know what to look for, the game of hide & seek becomes a lot more interesting on a coral reef!
The Allure of Alor Erupting volcanoes, a sea full of unusual creature of unbelievable colors, and the opportunity to discover new dive sites and amazing species is what lures us to the waters of Alor.	Jim & Pat Stayer
The Sperm Whales of Dominica	Richie Kohler
Richie offers us an intimate look at the real Moby Dick.
Death of a Deity	Joe Romeiro & Bill Fisher
Bill and Joe submerges into the world of the shark and why they are in desperate need of our help.
Bird's Blue World Premier Jonathan premiers a new episode for the OW-U audience. Jonathan Bird

Winning Images From the 4th Annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide
International Underwater Photo Competition. Jason Heller

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SEMINARS

SATURDAY MORNING SEMINARS – February 21

SHIPWRECKS AND UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY		Emcee: Cris Kohl
9:00	A Freshwater Monsoon	Valerie van Heest
	Explore and identify a deep-water schooner that helped rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire.
9:45	For Whom The Bell Tolls	David Trotter
	The 168' sidewheel steamer Detroit lay in the cold dark depths of Lake Huron for 140 years before her discovery.
10:30	The Shipwrecked Whalebacks	Cris Kohl & Joan Forsberg
	Many of the Great Lakes' unique whale back-designed ships became dramatic shipwrecks.
11:15	Titanic's Last Secrets	Richie Kohler
	A forensic examination of the new evidence that changes what we thought we knew about the sinking of the Titanic.
DIVE THE WORLD		Emcee: Steve Arnam
9:00	Rajan, the Swimming Elephant	Nancy McGee
	An ocean-swimming four-ton Asian bull elephant frolics in the waters of The Andaman Sea.
9:45	Egypt and The Magnificent Red Sea Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt and world class diving in the Red Sea.	David Hartman
10:30	Kona and At Night Over the Abyss	Stan Waterman
	Dive the Kona Coast of Hawaii's Big Island and encounter the planktonic life that rises from the deep.
11:15	The Sharks of French Polynesia	Michael Salvarezza & Christopher Weaver
	Travel to the islands of French Polynesia and dive with Sharks and Manta Rays.
WONDERS OF THE SEA		Emcee: Marshall Allan
9:00	Diving in the Land of the Hobbits	Jim & Pat Stayer
	Flores, home of the hobbits and the place where Komodo dragons roam freely.
9:45	Beauty and Bounty of the Great Lakes	Kathy Johnson & Greg Lashbrook
	Take a dive with a 300 lb Imax camera filming spawning in Lake Sturgeon.
10:30	Adventures of the Mediterranean – and I was arrested only 6 times	Robert Marx
	Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Byzantine, Crusader and European ships.
11:15	Emerald Sea Jewell Diving British Columbia's legendary Browning Passage.	Jett Britnell
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY		Emcee: Bill Fisher
9:00	Using the Text Tool in Photoshop	Larry & Denise Tackett
	Covering the use of the Test Tool for adding text to images.
9:45	Photography or Video - Working With Your Subjects Whether you are filming your dive buddy or a fish, you learn the secrets to getting cooperation and the best shot!	Annie Crawley
10:30	Removing Backscatter While Shooting and Editing	Jack & Sue Drafahl
	You will learn the causes of backscatter and how to minimize.
DIVE TRAVEL		Emcee:  Rudy Whitworth
9:00	More Dive Travel Secrets	Richard Woulfe
	Embark on a journey around the world and match your travel needs and budget to the best dive trips.
9:45	Dive The Best of Papua New Guinea Chet will highlight the "ins and outs" of getting in and out of PNG as well as the best dive operations PNG has to offer.	Chet Moore
10:30	The Philippines - Simply The Best The 7,107 islands of the Philippines are located within The Coral Triangle, the area of the most biodiversity of the world.	Lynn Funkhouser
11:15	Archipelago Adventurer II - Live-aboard:	Michael Hoppe
	The Archipelago is the newest in the way of luxury live-aboard diving in the Indonesia; the most biologically diverse waters on earth.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON SEMINARS – February 21

SHIPWRECKS & UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY		Emcee: David Trotter
1:00	Pirates of the Caribbean: Excavation of Capt. Kidd's Shipwreck	Charles Beeker
	The mystery of the Quedagh Merchant, a mystery possibly unveiled.
1:45	Wreck Penetration Diving	Bob Sheridan
	Are you ready for wreck penetration diving?
2:30	A Freshwater Monsoon	Valerie van Heest
	Explore and identify a deep-water schooner that helped rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire.
3:15	Training with a New Twist: Artifact Park & Quarry Lab	Roger Barski
	An inside look at the Underwater Archaeology Diver Program.
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY		Emcee: Joe Romeiro
1:00	Shooting Video...What does it really mean?	Annie Crawley
	Video has exploded and we don't want you to get left behind.
1:45	Scanning For Treasure	Larry & Denise Tackett
	Learn how to take your "film" images and get them into the digital realm.
2:30	An Exclusive Sneak Peak: Entries For The 2009 Photo Competition	Jason Heller
	Enjoy a slideshow of some of the beautiful images submitted.
WONDERS OF THE SEA		Emcee: Michael Salvarezza
1:00	Papua New Guinea – Milne Bay & Muck Diving	Penny Salvesen
	Land based diving from Tawali Resort built on the edge of the rainforest.
1:45	The Sharks of French Polynesia	Michael Salvarezza & Christopher Weaver
	Travel to the islands of French Polynesia and dive with Sharks and Manta Rays.
2:30	Tropical Splendor in a Cold Sea	Jett Britnell
	British Columbia's Emerald Sea Realm
3:15	Diving the Sinai Peninsula & The Gulf of Aqaba	David Hartman
Dive the Red Sea from the Gulf Aqaba and experience the wonders of the Sinai of Egypt,          the "Lost City" of Petra, Biblical Jordan and the Holy Land of Israel.
DIVE THE WORLD		Emcee: Kathy Johnson & Greg Lashbrook
1:00	Jonathan Bird's Blue World	Jonathan Bird
	Sneak Preview of Season 2
1:45	More Dive Travel Secrets	Richard Woulfe
	Embark on a journey around the world and match your travel needs and budget to the best dive trips.
2:30	World Premier Coral Reef Diving Destinations An award-winning combination of stunning diving, luxury, remoteness and conservation makes Wakatobi a must dive destination.	Henrik Rosen
3:15	The Wonders of the Philippines	Michael Hoppe
	Come discover the wonders of diving in the Philippines.
ENVIRONMENTAL & DIVE RESEARCH		Emcee: Doc Adelman
1:00	Fitness For Diving	Joel Dovenbarger
	Every diver wants to be physically fit. Some are, some were, some could be and some, well.......
1:45	See Your Fish and Count Them Too	Kris Wilk
	Receive a basic fish ID lesson and an introduction to the REEF survey method.
2:30	CoralWatch: Coral Reef Monitoring with Project AWARE Foundation	Ania Budziak
Raise your AWAREness and contribute vital data by participating in a coral health          monitoring program.
3:15	Leatherback Turtles - Defeating Extinction Join Larry on what is being done and what you can do.	Larry McKenna

SUNDAY SEMINARS – February 22

SHIPWRECKS & UNDERWATER ARCHAELOGY		Emcee: Valerie van Heest
10:00	Minnedosa: The End of an Era	Marshall Allan
10:45	The Voyage of the Nina II – 1962	Robert Marx
	Bob built and sailed across the Atlantic under complete authentic conditions; modern concessions were camera & snorkeling equipment.
11:30	A Spectacular Adventure Above & Below the Water of BC	Barb Roy
	Historic shipwrecks, scuttled warships, colorful walls & pinnacles.
12:15	Shipwrecks, Living History	Pete Nawrocky
	Explore the marine life found in colder northern waters of New York and New Jersey.
UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT & DIVE RESEARCH		Emcee: Bob Sheridan
10:00	Fitness For Diving	Joel Dovenbarger
	Every diver wants to be physically fit. Some are, some were, some could be and some, well.......
10:45	Saving Your Dive Vacation - Tips You Can Use To Avoid Injuries	Joel Dovenbarger
11:30	Acidic Oceans	Steve Arnam
	Find out how your diving environment might be affected.
12:15	Diver Panic and Rapid Ascents Most divers are at risk of panic under both predictable and unpredictable circumstances.	David Colvard MD
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY		Emcee: Jett Britnell
10:00	Shooting RAW Files Underwater	Jack & Sue Drafahl
	Working with RAW files
10:45	Using Layers and Masks in Photoshop	Larry & Denise Tackett
	Introduction to layers and how to create and use them.
11:30	Entries From The 2009 Photo Competition	Jason Heller
	Enjoy a slideshow of some of the most beautiful images submitted from around the world.
12:00	"Smokin Waters"	Kathy Johnson & Greg Lashbrook
	Sparks, smoke and sculpture – playing with fire underwater.
DIVE THE WORLD		Emcee:  Rudy Whitworth
10:00	Fiji and The Nai'a Join Stan aboard the Nai'a as he travels the coral reefs of the Fiji Islands.	Stan Waterman
10:45	Silent Requiem	Joe Romeiro & Bill Fisher
	The other side of sharks - beautiful and mysterious animals that are an integral part of our ocean's eco-system.
11:30	Dolphins - Freedom and Joy	Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
	Join Michel and Danielle as they bring you to the Little Bahama Bank, into the world of wild dolphin.
12:15	Galapagos: Darwin's Enchanted Islands	Michael Salvarezza Christopher Weaver
	Explore the famous islands of the Galapagos, both above and below the water.