Episode 228 | Deep Dive Into "Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine" w/ Brian Skerry

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

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Brian:

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story, 2024, 77 mins, Watch on Hulu, IMDB Link: Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (2024) - IMDb

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, 2024, 147mins, Watch on HBO Max, IMDB Link: Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (2024) - IMDb

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 01:07:30 DocuView Dèjà Vu