​🏝️ A team sets out to clean one of the most polluted islands on Earth—Henderson Island—deep in the Pacific Ocean 🌊

​Join us for the U.S. Premiere of Pacific Mission—an evening of film, conversation, and community. Co-hosted by the International Ocean Film Festival and Plastic Odyssey Fund, this event brings together ocean lovers, innovators, and changemakers for a powerful story of hope and action on the frontlines of plastic pollution.

​The night also features two extraordinary ocean adventurers: Cyril Derreumaux, world-record solo kayaker across both the Pacific and Atlantic, and Alexandre Dechelotte, co-founder of Plastic Odyssey and leader of one of the boldest beach cleanups ever attempted. Together, they’ll share raw footage, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections from the edge of the ocean crisis.

​🎬 Trailer

​Watch our U.S. Premiere Trailer

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🎥 Film Synopsis

​Directed by Pierre De Parscau, Pacific Mission follows the unprecedented challenge undertaken by the Plastic Odyssey crew in the heart of the Pacific Ocean: removing and recycling over 10 metric tons (22,000 pounds) of plastic waste from Henderson Island—a remote, uninhabited atoll with the highest density of plastic debris in the world. This “impossible mission” reveals what it takes to restore fragile ecosystems and empower the local Pitcairn Island communities to transform waste into building materials.

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🕕 Run of Show

• ​5:45 PM – Doors open, networking & refreshments

• ​6:30 PM – Opening remarks by Ana Blanco (IOFF) and Alexandre Dechelotte (Plastic Odyssey)

• ​6:35 PM – Special Guest – Cyril Derreumaux, Extreme Kayaker

• ​6:50 PM – Pacific Mission screening begins

• ​7:50 PM – Behind-the-scenes fireside chat with Alexandre Dechellote and Fabien Lamaison (Plastic Odyssey Fund)

• ​8:00 PM – Continued networking & conversation

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🚣 Special Guest – Cyril Derreumaux , Extreme Kayaker & Ocean adventurer

​We’re honored to welcome Cyril Derreumaux, world record-holding solo kayaker and ultra-endurance athlete. He completed two unsupported ocean crossings—2,400 miles across the Pacific (2022) and 3,000 miles across the Atlantic (2025).

​Cyril will share a short video and reflections from his time alone at sea, offering a powerful perspective on the ocean’s beauty, fragility, and resilience.

​🎬 Behind the scenes with Alexandre Dechelotte, Co-Founder of Plastic Odyssey

​We’re excited to welcome Alexandre Dechelotte, co-founder of Plastic Odyssey, for the U.S. Premiere of Pacific Mission. Fresh from the expedition to Henderson Island, Alexandre will share behind-the-scenes stories from one of the world’s most ambitious plastic cleanup missions. 

​A former merchant navy officer turned environmental entrepreneur, he now leads Plastic Odyssey’s global push to fight plastic pollution with low-tech, community-driven innovation. This is a rare chance to hear directly from one of the mission’s key visionaries.

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​🍿 Food & Beverage

​​Free light refreshments, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served during the event and networking reception. Come enjoy a convivial movie night atmosphere while connecting with fellow ocean advocates, innovators, and climate leaders.

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🎟️ Tickets

• ​​General Admission – $30

• ​Student / Senior / Community – $20

• ​Youth (Under 12) – $10

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Any additional contribution is greatly appreciated and will be processed as a donation to support both organizations. Only the amount given above the ticket price may be considered tax-deductible (*).

​​🤝 Sponsors

​​Thank you to our U.S. Partners that make this event possible:
Loft Orbital Solutions, Massat Group, MerciSF, MP Law, Open Water

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💖 Support our organizations

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About International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF): IOFF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the premier global platform for ocean literacy and education through film. Since its launch in 2004, IOFF has attracted thousands of spectators of all ages from around the world, including film enthusiasts, water sports fans, educators, and environmental supporters. For more information visit https://intloceanfilmfest.org/

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About Plastic Odyssey: Plastic Odyssey has set out to help solve - and raise global awareness around - the devastating human and environmental impacts of plastic pollution.  Through a unique and multifaceted approach, we are:

• ​Advancing innovative, affordable solutions to recycle and transform plastic waste into valuable materials;

• ​Supporting local communities, economies and entrepreneurs worldwide where resource recovery is in high demand; and

• ​Working to restore biodiverse ecosystems. 

​Our goal is to create a global network of recycling initiatives that help support local economies and lead to lasting change.

About Plastic Odyssey Fund: Plastic Odyssey Fund is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation headquartered in San Francisco. The fund was created with the mission to combat plastic pollution by engaging U.S. philanthropies, corporations, governments, and individual donors and joining them with the projects undertaken by Plastic Odyssey through its entities Plastic Odyssey Foundation, Plastic Odyssey Expedition and Plastic Odyssey Community. Through this initiative, Plastic Odyssey Fund will help scale innovative solutions, protect ocean ecosystems, and raise awareness in the blue economy. For more information or to donate, visit www.plasticodyssey.fund.

(*) Important Disclaimer: Plastic Odyssey Fund is a nonprofit organization (Tax-ID / EIN: 99-4899981) that has applied for recognition of tax-exempt status in the U.S. under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. While our application is pending with the IRS, donations are not guaranteed to be tax-deductible. If our application is approved, tax-exempt status will be retroactive to the date of our incorporation on July 22, 2024, potentially making your donation tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the tax implications of your contribution.