Brian Skerry, a renowned documentary filmmaker and photojournalist specializing in marine wildlife discusses his journey in the industry and his latest documentary series, Sea Change, July 24 on PBS. Skerry shares how he started as a diver and developed a passion for underwater photography and filmmaking. He also talks about his transition from photography to becoming a producer for ocean documentaries. We are happy to share this conversation with a producer who won an Emmy for creating Disney+ “Secret of the Whales”.

Links:

Brianskerry.com
Twitter.com/Brian_Skerry
Instagram.com/brianskerry
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/sea-change-the-gulf-of-maine/

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Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Brian Skerry
02:22 Brian Skerry’s Journey in Filmmaking
08:53 Transitioning into Producing and Directing
19:09 The Importance of Planning and Portfolio Building
26:52 Combining Visual Storytelling and Logistics
35:06 Addressing Climate Change in Documentaries
37:49 The Meaning of the Ocean Being a Carbon Sink
41:21 The Decline of the Gulf of Maine
48:29 The Power of Storytelling in Environmental Conservation
59:43 Research and Exploration in Filmmaking
01:06:34 Where to Watch Sea Change
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