Echo Chamber - HUFF - Vol.1 ('Hidden' & 'Glad to Meet You')
Watch the conversation with David Vazquez Farrus, HERE!
Yes, people, @EchoChamberFP is back with more 'Film Festival' coverage, and this time we're headed to Houston!!!
The wonderful Cynthia Amsden is to thank for our sojourn to the 'Huston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF)', where we look at TWO short form documentaries which explore completely different aspects of the ocean. THEN, we get to conversate with the man who has committed his life to bringing the wonders beneath the waves to those who haven't experienced their joy in person. We get his origin story, what drives his desire to tell these stories, the challenges, the learning and evolution. Plus so much more, this is one you won't want to put down!!!
'Hidden' is written & directed by David Vazquez Farrus. HIDDEN reminds us that the health of our planet often rests on the shoulders of its most fragile and overlooked creatures magnifying the "unseen”. Vazquez plunges into the microscopic wonders of the reef, revealing a world of incredible macro life that exists just beyond the naked eye. Through high-definition cinematography, the film captures the intricate beauty and alien-like complexity of the ocean’s smallest inhabitants.
'Glad to Meet You' is written & directed by David Vazquez Farrus. A deeply personal exploration of a life reshaped by the sea, Glad to Meet You documents the director’s profound connection with the ocean. From his decade as a dive instructor to the transformative silence of the 2020 lockdown, the film serves as a visual letter of gratitude. It explores how the rhythmic pulse of the underwater world offers healing and purpose, tracing a journey of self-discovery that transformed a guide into an advocate for the deep.
Watch the conversation with David Vazquez Farrus, HERE!
Today we have:
Hidden
Watch Review: Here.
2026 Huston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF)
Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston,
3400 Main Street, Houston
Sunday, April 12, North American Premiere @ 4:35 PM
Online HUFF Release Date: 13th April 2026
Watch: Here.
Director: David Vazquez Farrus
Cast: David Vazquez Farrus, The Ocean
Credit: UW Ocean Visuals
Genre: Documentary, Experimental, Nature, Short films
Running Time: 3:06 min
Cert: U
Glad to Meet You
Watch Review: Here.
2026 Huston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF)
Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston,
3400 Main Street, Houston
Saturday, April 11, World Premiere @ 4:55 PM
Online HUFF Release Date: 13th April 2026
Watch: Here.
Director: David Vazquez Farrus
Cast: David Vazquez Farrus, The Ocean
Credit: UW Ocean Visuals
Genre: Documentary, Experimental, Nature, Short films
Running Time: 3:21 min
Cert: U
Watch the conversation with David Vazquez Farrus, HERE!
David Vazquez Farrus
David Vazquez Farrus
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer, Underwater videographer, Master Diving Guide
David Vazquez Farrus is a filmmaker and conservationist with over 15 years of experience in the marine world. Originally a professional diving instructor and founder of DPM Diving in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, David’s career took a transformative turn during the 2020 global lockdown. With the diving industry on pause, he transitioned from a guide to a self-taught cinematographer, mastering the technical complexities of underwater filming from scratch. His work focuses on the intersection of beauty, fragility, and protection, using high-definition visual storytelling to advocate for marine ecosystems. To date, his directing credits include Hidden, Glad to Meet You, The Sacred Dance and the upcoming Palauan Pledge. David’s unique perspective, moving from a business owner to a "human tripod" in the high-surge currents of Indonesia, allows him to capture the ocean’s rawest moments. His mission is to bridge the gap between the surface and the sea, turning his thousands of hours underwater into a visual defense for a silent world. Based in Indonesia, he continues to document the evolving life of the reefs, aiming to move audiences from simple admiration to active environmental advocacy.
Follow David via:
IMDb: Here.
Linkedin: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @uw.ocean.visuals
@dpmdiving
YouTube: Here.
Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) - Logo
Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF)
Festival Date: 11th - 12th April 2026
The 6th annual Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) is April 11-12, 2026 at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH).
The HUFF is a non-profit event and is run by volunteers from the dive community. It is supported by the Houston Underwater Photographic Society as well as dive clubs, individuals, the international dive community and businesses.
HUFF aims to promote underwater film making and appreciation of the beauty and diversity of all things underwater as well as encouraging the art of underwater videography. Underwater videographers from around the world are invited to submit entries for consideration for screening.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
YouTube: Here.
*(Music)
'The Big Payback' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020