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Reel to Real - Stories of Stewardship

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Exploring the delicate balance between wild ecosystems and the human decisions that shape their future.

Our Environment category brings together powerful stories from across the planet — intimate portraits of fragile habitats, the communities fighting to protect them, and the species whose survival depends on our choices. These films illuminate both the wonder of the natural world and the urgent challenges it faces.


Featured Films

Soul of the Ocean

Directed by Michelle and Howard Hall

A breathtaking cinematic journey through the rhythms, relationships, and untold dramas of marine life. With extraordinary imagery and unparalleled access beneath the waves, Soul of the Ocean reveals the intelligence, beauty, and interconnectedness that define our blue planet.


Jamaica Reef Rescue (2014, 24 min)

Directed by Alison Barrat

On the front lines of reef conservation, local fishers and scientists join forces to restore Jamaica’s once-thriving coral ecosystems. This inspiring short film highlights the resilience of both people and reefs — and the community-led action that offers hope for recovery.


Net Positiva (11 min)

Directed by Peter Cambor & Ian McGee

A powerful look at how discarded fishing nets — once deadly “ghost gear” — are being transformed into a global solution. Net Positiva follows innovators and coastal communities working together to turn waste into opportunity, proving that circular design can protect both oceans and livelihoods.


Super Salmon (2017, 25 min)

Directed by Ryan Peterson

In the remote wilderness of Alaska, one determined salmon takes an extraordinary journey upstream, revealing a larger story about wild river systems and the threats posed by industrial development. Super Salmon blends adventure, ecological insight, and activism into a compelling call for river stewardship.

Discarded fishnets are responsible for 10% of the oceans' plastic pollution. In the documentary short NET POSITIVA, three friends set out to eliminate these derelict nets by utilizing them a surprising and inventive way. Their journey takes them to Chile, where they establish a groundbreaking recycling program that has the potential to make waves in the global fight against oceanic plastic pollution. We hope you enjoy this uplifting and inspiring film that clearly illustrates how innovative solutions to environmental problems do exist and are capable of having a lasting and powerful global impact.

  • Year
    2014
  • Language
    English, Spanish
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Peter Cambor, Ian McGee
  • Producer
    Peter Cambor
  • Co-Producer
    Ian McGee
  • Filmmaker
    Peter Cambor, Ian Mcgee
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