The Adrift Film Festival returned last year at the 2025 Antigua Charter Yacht Show, keeping to the origin of the original, while taking a whole new approach to showcase the creative talents of yacht crew while raising money and and awareness for YachtAid Global.
Partnering with YachtieWorld and National Marine Suppliers, the event was very successful with some amazing submissions and prizes. Money raised from the event was spent on food, clothing and toys for underprivileged children in Antigua that were distributed prior to Christmas.
For 2026, we have events in both Fort Lauderdale during FLIBS and again at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. By sponsoring or participating in the Adrift Film Festival, your support helps us make a greater impact in coastal communities around the world that share with us, their land, sea, and spirit.
There are many humanitarian organizations out there that make a difference in the world, but there are none like YachtAid Global who engages the yachting community's generosity and unique assets to save lives, alleviate suffering, improve the planet, and build stronger coastal communities.
Interested in Sponsoring?
2026 Film Festivals - Fort Lauderdale / Antigua
Proceeds from sponsorship go to support the work of YachtAid Global.
Contact us at adriftfilmfestival@gmail.com to receive the 2026 Sponsor Deck.
2026 CATEGORIES
October 28th - 6pm - Bahia Mara
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"The Yachtie"
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The yachting world is a collection of breathtaking memories for those who spend their lives at sea. “The Yachtie” selected by a panel of judges is
awarded to the ultimate overall industry highlight reel. The Yachts, The Toys, The Sunsets, the Parties, The Ultimate Heights, The Deep Dives,
The Destinations.
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Film Submission Requirements: Between 2 and 4 minutes long / No AI
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PRIZE
ANNOUNCING SOON
October 28th - 6pm - Bahia Mara
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"The Tourist"
The lifestyle of luxury yachting brings captain, crew, guests and owners to someof the most pristine, remote and beautiful destinations. “The Tourist” aims to highlight and encompass an individual destination’s overall experience, from the eco-tourism to the people, the food, the anchorages and the wildlife.
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Film Submission Requirements: Between 3 and 5 minutes long / No AI
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PRIZE
ANNOUNCING SOON
"People's Choice Award"
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Awarded to the video from either category selected
by the event’s audience.
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PRIZE
ANNOUNCING SOON
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO
Video submissions must be 16:9 and sent via WeTransfer to adriftfilmfestival@gmail.com
December 4th - 9th, 2026
Event date TBD
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"The Verity"
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This isn’t the Real Housewives of the Mediterranean, or Below Deck. “
The Verity” goes to the film that shows what life is really like for a yacht crew, the family, the experience, the sunsets, the stories, the laughs, the work, the staged and the raw.
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Film Submission Requirements: Between 2 and 4 minutes long / No AI
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PRIZE
ANNOUNCING SOON
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"Charter Life"
Charter life on a superyacht is a fast paced, action packed experience, for theguests and crew. The “Charter Life” winner, selected by a panel of judges, goes tothe video that best highlights not only the yachts program, but the personality and behind the scenes lifestyle of life aboard a luxury charter yacht.
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Film Submission Requirements: Between 3 and 5 minutes long / No AI
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PRIZE
ANNOUNCING SOON
"People's Choice Award"
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Awarded to the video from either category selected
by the event’s audience.
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PRIZE
ANNOUNCING SOON
Steve Jackman
2025 TEAM + JUDGES
Executive Director
Director
Founder + Guest Judge
Guest Judge
Alexander Haubrich
Superyacht Photographer and
Founder of Yachtie World
Photographer / Yacht Agent / Yacht Broker & Communications and Marketing Director: YachtAid Global
Shelton Dupreez
Professional Filmmaker + Photographer
Founder of Luxury Yacht Films
and +12 year yacht crew member.
Tom Van Oossanen
World Renowned Professional Superyacht Photographer
and Filmmaker
2025 CATEGORIES
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"The Newcomer"
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The yachting world is a collection of breathtaking memories for those who spend their lives at sea. “The Newcomer” is awarded to the ultimate overall industry highlight reel. The Yachts, The Toys, The Sunsets, the Parties,
The Ultimate Heights, The Deep Dives, The Destinations
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DJI
MINI
PRO 5
PRIZE
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"Charter Life"
Charter life on a superyacht is a fast paced, action packed experience, for theguests and crew. The “Charter Life” winner, selected by a panel of judges, goes tothe video that best highlights not only the yachts program, but the personality and behind the scenes lifestyle of life aboard a luxury charter yacht.
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For crew participating at the 2025 Antigua Charter Yacht Show
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72 hour editors challenge
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A 2-4 minute reel of why your yacht and crew combine to make the ultimate charter yacht.
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1. Use existing charter footage of your yacht, the destinations, the toys, and the cuisine.
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2. Highlight some of the behind the scenes life of what makes your crew the kings and queens of hospitality.
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PRIZE
8 person wilderness experience trip in the Pacific Northwest courtesy of:
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"People's Choice Award"
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Awarded to the video from either category selected
by the event’s audience.
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PRIZE
DiveR Carbon Fibre Cephalapod Free Diving Fins
designed by artist Naomi Gittoes
2025 "Newcomer" WINNER
2025 "Newcomer" Finalists
2025 "Charter Life" Finalists
2025 "People's Choice" Winner
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Photo & Video Release Terms & Conditions:
By submitting your photos & videos into the Adrift Film Festival website and/or submitting by email, text or any other means, the WINNER of the contest will grant and authorize Adrift Film Festival the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute, and make use of their winning photo to be used in and/or for legally promotional materials.