After a three-year hiatus, the Adrift Film Festival is planning a return at the 2025 Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December. The festival, founded by former crewmembers Shelton Dupreez and Randi Barry, ran for two years before COVID-19 took its toll. It is now led by Steve Jackman, who has been involved in the boating community for more than 30 years. Jackman has extensive event experience and currently serves as the communications and marketing director at YachtAid Global. Founded in 2006, YachtAid Global engages the superyacht community to deliver humanitarian aid, support education, and promote ocean conservation worldwide. Recognizing that project success depends on the captains and crew, the Adrift Film Festival offers an opportunity for YachtAid Global to support and celebrate artists within the yachting community. “These initiatives aim to promote our industry and offer aspiring yacht crew a platform to showcase their talents while raising money and awareness for YachtAid Global so that we can continue to give back to the remote coastal communities that share with us their land, sea, and spirit,” Jackman said. “Together we can build something beautiful and truly make a difference.” A recording of the Adrift Film Festival will also be available online, and plans are in place to host an online art auction to raise funds and increase awareness for YachtAid Global. Crew can submit their videos in two categories. “The Newcomer” submission should be “the ultimate overall industry highlight reel,” showcasing the yachts, the parties, and the experience. The “Charter Life” category is for those videos that “best highlight not only the yacht’s program, but the personality and behind-the-scenes lifestyle of life aboard a luxury charter yacht.” All entries should be between two and four minutes long, and no AI-generated content is permitted. Five finalists will be chosen for the live event, with the overall winner decided by a separate judging panel during the event. A “People’s Choice” winner will also be selected by event attendees. The Antigua event is just the first as the Adrift Film Festival plans a series of live events at various yacht shows worldwide. Stay tuned for more information. Check out Triton's latest issue