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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.
A radio-tagged salmon in Alaska makes a journey that defies scientific record, on a river slated to be dammed for electricity.
The Susitna River is among the most vibrant, healthy, and beautiful wild salmon rivers left on Earth. The government-proposed Sustina-Watana mega-dam would be the second tallest in the United States, replacing 50% of energy currently being produced from fossil fuels. Meanwhile, dams in the Lower 48 are now being removed after a century of proven, disastrous effects which they've had on salmon ecosystems. Considering this, as well as it's cost of $5+ billion, the project is controversial.
The Super Salmon follows the eponymous fish's journey from the sea to the Susitna's sparkling, icy headwaters. Along the way we meet the river, the dam, and the people fighting for a way of life and a bright future.
- Year2016
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorRyan Peterson
- ProducerRyan Peterson
- FilmmakerRyan Peterson
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.
A radio-tagged salmon in Alaska makes a journey that defies scientific record, on a river slated to be dammed for electricity.
The Susitna River is among the most vibrant, healthy, and beautiful wild salmon rivers left on Earth. The government-proposed Sustina-Watana mega-dam would be the second tallest in the United States, replacing 50% of energy currently being produced from fossil fuels. Meanwhile, dams in the Lower 48 are now being removed after a century of proven, disastrous effects which they've had on salmon ecosystems. Considering this, as well as it's cost of $5+ billion, the project is controversial.
The Super Salmon follows the eponymous fish's journey from the sea to the Susitna's sparkling, icy headwaters. Along the way we meet the river, the dam, and the people fighting for a way of life and a bright future.
- Year2016
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorRyan Peterson
- ProducerRyan Peterson
- FilmmakerRyan Peterson