The Long Island Divers Association is proud to present our Annual Film Festival once again!
37th Annual Film Festival (Save the Date)
Film Festival Details
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hofstra University Student Center Theater, Hempstead, NY
Ticket Price Includes: Films, Live DJ, Food, and Soft drinks
Admission: $45 US pp (advanced purchase online), $50 pp (at the door)
Prior to the event, tickets are only available online or you may call (631) 495-4471 to inquire about other purchasing options.
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The Long Island Divers Association (LIDA) will return on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to host its 37th Annual Film Festival. We will once again be holding this event on the campus of Hofstra University. And in keeping with the spirit of the season, there may even be a few Halloween-themed surprises!
This year’s event will feature a slate of great speakers and accomplished photographers and videographers who will present their incredible work highlighting adventures under the sea. In addition, we will again be hosting our very popular after show party, complete with a sumptuous food and refreshments. All this, plus exciting and valuable raffle prizes, will make the evening a must-attend for all SCUBA Divers, Freedivers, Snorkelers and anyone interested in exploring our underwater world!
LIDA’s Annual Film Festival is designed to provide an evening of stellar entertainment followed by a party where all members of our community can gather to share stories of the dive season that has passed and to begin planning adventures for the year ahead.
We will be hosting this event at a new time: Our Film Festival will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the after party following from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Two hours of spectacular diving presentations
Reception following presentations
Meet with the presenters and discuss their experiences
Door Prizes, Sponsor Raffle Prizes, 50/50 Raffle
Sponsor Raffle Prizes:
1-ticket for $5 US
3-tickets for $10 US
8-tickets for $20 US
11-tickets for $30 US + 1 Grand Prize Ticket
Presentations begin promptly at 4:00 p.m.
Reception to follow from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For one low price of admission attendees can enjoy 2-hours of presentations from some of the best underwater photographers and film makers in the world, followed by an amazing after-party complete with food and refreshments. There is always the opportunity to win one of our highly sought-after raffle prizes. This is a great way to connect with friends, meet new divers and begin to plan new diving adventures in the year to come.
Important: The Film Festival presentations will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. Please plan accordingly to arrive in time to be seated before the presentations begin to minimize interruptions, which will ensure that all guests can enjoy the presentations to their fullest.
Purchasing Tickets
Film Festival Admission:
$45 US pp (advanced purchase online), $50 pp (at the door)
Note: Online tickets purchased after October 15, 2025 will not be mailed and must be picked up at the event table on the night of the Film Festival. Be advised, the last day to purchase tickets online will be October 20, 2025. But don't worry, tickets will still be available for purchase at the door. Please try to arrive by 3:15 p.m. to help avoid delays and bottlenecks at the admission table.
Ticket sales to be announced.
Evening Programs
Speakers to be announced.
Michael Salvarezza (Emcee)
Our 2025 Sponsors
Sponsors to be announced.
Directions to Hofstra University, Student Center Theater
From eastern Long Island: Take the Northern State Parkway to the Meadowbrook Parkway heading South (Exit 31A) or take the Southern State Parkway to the Meadowbrook Parkway heading North (Exit 22N). Stay on the Meadowbrook Parkway until Exit M4 (sign reads "Hempstead" and "Coliseum"). This will be the exit for Hempstead Turnpike (Rt. 24) heading west. Follow the directions below - From Hempstead Turnpike.
From Hempstead Turnpike: Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, you will pass the Nassau Coliseum entrance on your right. The next light will be Earle Ovington Boulevard (refer to the Campus Map for detail map information). Go under the first pedestrian bridge (#70), you should see the Sondra & David S. Mack Student Center (#31) on your right. Use the directions below to find general parking.
Parking Field 6 - Continue west past Earl Ovington Boulevard and the first pedestrian bridge (#70). Go about 1000 feet to the next light. This is the California Avenue Gate Entrance to Hofstra University. Make a right turn onto Hofstra Boulevard. The first parking lot on your left is for staff only. Past this about 200 feet is the entrance to the general parking field 6 on your left. After parking, head south to the entrance of the Sondra & David S. Mack Student Center, where the theater is located. The main building entrance is shown on the Campus Satellite Image.
Parking Field 7 - Continue west past Earle Ovington Boulevard and the first pedestrian bridge (#70), then go under the unispan bridge (#30) to the next light. Make a right turn onto Oak Street and proceed to the next light. Make a right turn onto Circle Road. This is one of the entrances to Hofstra University. Go past the guard booth and turn right into the first parking lot on your right. This is parking field 7. After parking, head north to the Sondra & David S. Mack Student Center where the theater is located. The main building entrance is shown on the Campus Satellite Image.
General directions to Hofstra University from Airports and surrounding areas.
Driving Map
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Using GPS?
Most GPS units allow you to select or search for Hofstra University in the Points of Interest section. If you need an address for navigation, use:
900 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550