"Standup paddle boating is something anyone can do, you can enter competitions but most people in Miami do it just to kick back and have a nice time with your buddies," says Sherezade Rodriguez, one of the many "outdoorsies" who love to live life and explore in the wild. The story will develop around the sport and a group of friends enjoying themselves on a sunny-breezy day in Florida.

The Standup Paddle-Boating Experience

The tradition of freediving is as ancient as the world itself – people living near the sea have always been spearfishing, collecting pearls, seaweed, starfish and other treasures. Holding your breath was the only way to go deep underwater before the invention of oxygen tanks. Today, competitive athletes push the limits of the human body by diving hundreds of feet on a single breath of air.

The current world champion and record holder in three of the four registered disciplines is a 34-year-old Russian Alexey Molchanov. He recently broke his world own record by diving 131 meters (430 feet) in the Bahamas, the depth that just a few decades ago was thought to be out of limits for any human due to high pressure and long oxygen deprivation. Molchanov and other freedivers demonstrate that limits are relative.

The science behind free-diving

Take a deep breath and dive with Laurent Ballesta, a marine scientist and internationally acclaimed underwater photographer, whose groundbreaking techniques have revealed a hidden underwater world deep within the Mediterranean Sea.

Part of BBC Reel's series on ocean conservation, Laurent's 2019 expedition at depths up to 120 metres below the sea's surface throw light into some of the darkest corners of this much maligned sea.

BBC REEL: The Mediterranean's Hidden Wonders

DP Eddy Raphael traveled to Jamaica to film the formidable Climate Activist, Mikaela Loach. Mikaela returns to Jamaica from the UK and highlights both her love of Jamaica, and deep concerns for the future, with Climate Justice and Racial Justice at the top of the agenda. DP on land and underwater.

Mikaela Loach Climate Activist documentary for META

Story I pitched and shot for BBC Reel, including all underwater footage.

Marine biologist Angela Ziltener has discovered a unique behaviour among Egypt's Red Sea dolphins. The animals rub themselves deliberately through gorgonian corals which scientist now believe to be a form of self-medication.

BBC Reel: Self-medicating dolphins

Roland Salatino founded a company to transform invasive species like lionfish into leather, which is then used to make goods such as wallets, bags, and shoes. By removing these harmful animals, INVERSA Leathers is preserving the planet, one ecosystem at a time.

Lionfish Leather

Sea stars (starfish) along North America's west coast have been dying at an alarming rate. A syndrome known as sea star wasting disease causes the animal to lose limbs and eventually disintegrate, leaving behind a pile of white goo. Scientists researching the disease have identified a likely culprit, seen in this video.

Baby Starfish Surge Brings Hope in Massive Starfish Die Off

Nearly 80 percent of Thailand's coral reefs have been impacted by climate change — more than half of it in the past decade alone. And as sea temperatures rise and factors such as carbon dioxide emission, pollution and ocean acidification get more intense, these unique marine biodiversity hotspots stand a heightened risk in times to come.

The Weather Channel — World Oceans Day / Thailand

Combining Hockey, snorkeling and swimming, underwater hockey is a fairly unknown yet globally played. Two teams of up to 10 players compete to mark goals with the pluck at the bottom of the water. In a sort of free diving or apnea contest, all players wear a mask and a snorkeling tube. It requires strong aerobics skills and a lot of precision. 

AJ+ Underwater hockey will take your breath away

I have directed the first underwater VR360 3D microfilm "The World of Flying Fish". Promoting the first VR contest in HK hosted by HONG KONG CPPCC YOUTH ASSOCIATION for the Hong Kong SAR'S 20th anniversary. Talent: Alex Fong
The best way to experince the video is with a VR set, however you can also watch it simply using your mobile phone.

The World of Flying Fish

DoP and underwater camera operator of the project.

The Sea Cemetery

With the help of artificial intelligence, the crew aboard Seeker is recording and analyzing up to 3,000 hours of underwater audio to create the most comprehensive soundscape of the Pacific Ocean.

Seeker - The Swim

Hundreds of sunken sculptures form the Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA) in the waters surrounding Cancún in Mexico. I directed, filmed and supervised the edit.

The amazing art museum under the sea

Revolution - Official Trailer - En on Vimeo

Documentary DP for this short story about Coral Morphologic.  Interview, b-roll, and underwater shooting in Miami, FL.  Project resulted in 16M+ views. 

@instagram and @coralmorphologic Shoot

French-Lebanese Video reporter, currently living in Paris, after spending years in South America, I have worked as a director and journalist for 10 years. I have produced short and long features for medias such as Vice, Al Jazeera, France 24, Arte and worked as editor in chief for Canal+ in France. Previous films include "Ballet and bullets, dancing out of the favelas", for which we received a Pulitzer grant and that is currently pre-nominated for various festivals and awards. 

Long feature film include "Mocha, our rights, our story", about a school for transgender students in Argentina that is currently showing in theatres in Argentine. 

I speak French, English, Spanish, and portuguese fluently, good Italian and some arabic. I believe in Journalism that expose hope and solutions through characters. 

Rayan H.

Cinematelling is a dynamic film production company dedicated to solving the problem of storytelling in visual media. Our mission is to close this gap by prioritizing compelling storytelling that engages and captivates audiences on an emotional level.

Our clients span a diverse spectrum, including corporate clients, advertising agencies, independent filmmakers, and brands seeking impactful visual content. We uniquely meet your needs through a combination of artistic vision and technical expertise. By integrating innovative filmmaking techniques with meticulous attention to narrative detail, we ensure that each project not only meets but exceeds our clients' expectations.

We work with RED/Alexa/Canon/Sony/Black Magic cameras and all projects can be delivered in multiple formats. Take a look at our showreel for a taste of our recent work.

Bima M.

Jan is a skilled field producer and most importantly a team player whether working with film crews, individuals acting within a project scope or client's unit such as producers or media coordinators.  Always ready to fulfil all important requests and overcome great challenges in planning or in the field. With a strong focus to establish and execute visions and wishes in creating most-appealing trans-media content. Experienced in small to medium-sized projects and budgets. Background in project management.

Teams are available in Vienna(Austria) and also in Nairobi (Kenya), both with experienced visual storytellers and media productions.
 
Experienced in journalism, multimedia, documentary, corporate, featured, web, and mini-series for clients across the globe. Specialty in short and mini storytelling films.

Commissioned by History channel, Insider, Zinc Network, CGTN Beijing, Global Citizen, CNN, and Al Jazeera. Among many others.


Jan H.

{ Recipient - National Geographic Society Covid-19 Emergency Reporting Grant 2021 }
{ Winner - Storyhunter Best Mini Doc Award 2019 }
I am an independent filmmaker, videographer and producer currently based out of Suva, Fiji.
I work across the Indo-Pacific region, including the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
I specialise in cultural features as well as developmental, environmental and geopolitical stories.
I mostly work as a one-man unit and seamlessly handle all aspects of filmmaking and media production.
I have worked with leading clients, publishers and organisations such as National Geographic Society, The Weather Channel, CNN Great Big Story, NBC Left Field, Al Jazeera Plus, BSR, Films Division (Govt of India), Ministry of Culture (Govt of India), Lonely Planet and Tetley, among others.

Anirban M.

I'm an experienced Director of Photography for Documentary including Factual and Human Interest, Natural History, News, Journalism, Science and Tech, and film Commercials. I enjoy working with projects of all types and meeting people.

I can assemble a full crew,  or film as a one man band / self shooting PD, including full sound and lighting. 
I shoot with fast cinema primes/zooms or build smaller rigs for covert news coverage or underwater. 
Skills include Underwater Camera Specialist, Steadicam/Easyrig operator, DIT, data wrangling, multi-camera management and workflow.

Clients include BBC, CNN, ITN, Bloomberg, Nat Geo, Discovery, RawTV, SKY, Nutopia, Double Act, plus many others. Advertising and commercial clients include Ogilvy and Mather, to Publicis and AMV BBDO.

Equipment List includes: 
Red 6K DSMC3 Camera
Panasonic 4K-6K GH5/S/GH6 Cameras
Tokina/Leica Cine lenses and zooms
Atomos Recorders / SnallHD monitors
Tripods/Monopod/Steadicam
Sound Design MixPre6 /Lavs/Boom +
Directors Monitor, wireless RX/TX
Atem Mini streaming mixer 
Led light panels full kit with grip/elec
Led Tube lights kit
Nauticam Underwater camera rigs
Mac laptops / Scuba gear / Underwater lighting / Generator / 4wd SUV / Radios / Tents etc

Eddy R.

Award-winning filmmaker. 20+ years in film development, field and post-production experience, directing, producing, and cinematography. Have also produced large scale projects over 100,000 USD. Topics I covered are health, science, history, nature, crime, and human-interest stories. Traveled to over 60 countries. Constantly traveling for work, both on international and domestic platforms. Filmed for Discovery Channel, BBC, CNN, Asics, Meta, and Google, among others.

Naotomo U.

I'm a freelance journalist, filmmaker and editor. I travel a lot and love to pursue complex investigative and character-driven stories from remote places. In the past five years I've produced, filmed and edited documentaries, TV programs and digital pieces in Latin America, the United States, West Africa, and Russia.
I'm a Fulbright alumna and a graduate of Mizzou Journalism School. I started my journalistic career as a reporter and producer for English-language newspapers in Russia covering anti-government protests, elections and other pressing issues. I mostly do video now, but still enjoy researching and writing profound feature stories occasionally.

Olga K.

Two storytellers based in Europe with a combined 50+ years of professional experience in news, film, TV and web production, working in seven countries.  We've got four passports between us: Spanish, British, Canadian and Colombian and a willingness to use them.

Marisa A.

I have extensive experience in TV, production and post-production companies in Europe, Asia and South America, with a huge passion for nature, travel and exploration.

Between 1997 and 2003, I was employed in film crews shooting and editing news, current affairs, and entertainment programs for TV stations.

Between 2003 and 2007, I travelled over Europe shooting TV documentaries for SKY.

Between 2007 and 2012, I worked for several agencies and production companies for in-studio filming.

In 2013 I shot the "Revival Trophy Patagonia 2013", a month-long expedition with 6 Land Rover driving through South America on the famous "Ruta 40."
 
In 2015 I was in the team of the expedition "The Karst" - 天坑 caving end exploring the underground rivers of Guangxi Province, China. This documentary was produced for TVB.

In 2016 I shot and followed an international volunteer team from the UK, USA, HK, and Malaysia in the Yuling dog meat festival rescuing around 1000 dogs from slaughterhouses in South-West China for an ongoing documentary.

In 2017:
- I shot the expedition OCEAN ROWING 2017 for Li Ka Shing Foundation. La Rouge Productions. 9 days in the ocean following two teams rowing from Shantou to HK.
- Director of the first underwater 3D VR360° short film in HK for the HONG KONG SAR'S 20th ANNIVERSARY with Mr. Alex Fong

In 2018:
- Director of the "Making of - NOVA POWER PROJECT" for "Create HK" with Ms Tina Liu.
- Director of Photography of the short movie "Stroke of Six" - Director: Kees van Es.
- Director of Photography of the feature movie "Dea" - Director: Alberto Gerosa.

In 2019:
- Director of Photography of the Video Campaign VOGUE+LA MER "Source of Strength."
- Director of Photography for the Video Campaign TUMI

In 2020:
- I opened "Lux Productions."
- Director of the Video Project "Hong Kong Ocean Youth."

In 2021:
- Director of the Video Campaign "ImpactMaker" series for MakerBay Foundation.
- Director of Photography of the short movie "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" - Director: Maggie Tam

In 2022:
- Director of the Video Campaign "Choices" for TMI - The Mushroom Initiative.
- Director of the Video Campaign "Don't be Afraid" for MakerBay Foundation
- Director for the CSR campaign "Harbour Of Love" For Chow Sang Sang 周生生.

In 2023:
Director and DoP of the feature documentary "Into the Tunnel".

Snowboard instructor, mountains lover, trekker, like also diving and kayak. Chocoholic!

Roberto P.

Emmy-nominated, twice National Headliner Award winning video journalist. 
His documentary work focuses on socio-political issues and human-interest stories in the U.S. and Latin America.

He currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
For more info on his work visit www.carlospbeltran.com


Carlos P.

I'm a documentary cinematographer working out of Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Seattle, and Portland. My work has appeared on The New York Times, The New Yorker, PBS, Frontline, Al Jazeera, Channel 4 (UK), and more, as well as for clients like CNN, AirBnb, and the Oakland Museum of California. I've also produced on series for National Geographic, Netflix, and for feature documentaries like Girl Rising.

I own and operate Sony equipment (Fs7, A7siii), with a MavicPro 2 drone, Sigma Art lenses, Aputure lights, and more.

See more work at www.derekknowles.com


Derek K.

Maarten van Rouveroy is a documentary filmmaker.  Having graduated in cinematography and marine biology, his main interests are the natural world, the environment, human rights and other global political issues.

Through his company NOCTILUCA, Maarten has created a range of documentary and corporate productions, handling the entire process from script, shoot, edit and distribution.

NOCTILUCA documentary productions have been picked up by broadcasters and film festivals around the world. Maarten also regularly shoots and produces commissioned projects for clients such as Business Insider, Bloomberg, CNN, Al Jazeera English, Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund, IUCN, Medecins Sans Frontieres, TBD Media, APTN, GEOMAR and the European Commission.

Maarten V.

Filmmaker and cinematographer based in Istanbul. Can work nationwide and in nearby countries. Can supply and work with all video cameras. Experience with international productions for more than 15 years. Fluid in English. BA degree in Film and Television. References include projects for National Geographic, BBC, NBC, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian Channel, Al Jazeera International and many more. Filmed in some of the most extreme locations on the planet including Antarctica, the Himalayas, Swiss Alps, Pamir Mountains, and the Arabian Desert. Filming experience in over 30 countries. Underwater and aerial filming expertise with essential equipment and licenses. Independent Certified Expert(ICE) in Sony's Europe wide training and support programme. Member of "Cinematographers Association of Turkey" and "Union of Film and Television".

Oytun O.

I’m a surfer, sailer, intramural-softball player and adventure junkie. Growing up in Florida, I developed an early bond with the ocean, which influences my creative endeavors. I attended the University of Miami and received a BS in Biology. After graduating, I focused on connecting people to the natural world through digital media. I started my career as a photographer for the  University of Miami Shark Research and Conservation Program.

I’ve traveled and worked in over 35 countries across 5 continents, partnering with global brands and organizations to communicate their vision. In my pursuit of story, I’ve sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, trekked through Yellowstone mid-winter, and held my breath with the ocean’s top predators. 

I’ve worked with Instagram, NIKON, Discovery Channel, Sandals Resorts, Creative Drive, prAna, Hook & Tackle, Freestyle Watches, the University of Miami, Global Expeditions Group, Beneath the Waves, and many more. 

My passion lies in helping others achieve their creative vision. I  turn your dreams into deliverables through listening, problem solving, and a trial-tested creative process. Whether your product helps people get outdoors, or is the outdoors, I’m here to tell your story. 

Josh L.

Alita Films is a documentary production company that promotes empathy, understanding, and awareness through nonfiction visual storytelling. Led by principal filmmaker Jessica Sherry, we work with brands, nonprofits, and news organizations to find the heart of your story and create engaging documentary-driven content, from conception to completion. Our clients include GE, Bank of America, lululemon, PBS, Pew Charitable Trusts, The Nature Conservancy, MSNBC and National Geographic, among others, and our films span from educational to commercial, branded to journalistic. We have filmed in far-flung locations, exploring stories of success and hardship, history and new frontiers. At Alita Films, we believe in approaching subjects with respect, leading with emotion, and exploring the universalities in the human experience. We are based in upstate New York.

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