Inspirations from What the Sea Gives Me

                                    

 

I have been inspired by Pierce and Petra Kavanagh ever since I met the couple a little over a year ago. They both exude a kindred spirit for the ocean and for mankind through their incredible film making and community events. I am stoked about their latest film endeavor WHAT THE SEA GIVES ME, a stunningly beautiful portrayal of the seemingly inexplicable relationship between ourselves and the sea. The film, which is expected to be released in June 2013, highlights individuals whose lives and destinies are defined by their connection to the ocean.  

WHAT THE SEA GIVES ME, a feature length documentary film, includes candid interviews with some of the ocean's most extraordinary ambassadors.  The Kavanaghs, along with their talented misfit pictures partner Geoffrey Smart, aim to give  an honest and personal look through the eyes of those who thrive under the most extreme water conditions, those ensuring the proper care of the oceans for future generations, and those who simply derive a sense of pure joy from the sea.
Proposed interviews for the film  include Great White shark researcher Brett McBride, artist Matt Beard, photographer Chris Burkard, bodysurfer Angie Oschmann, conservationist Jean-Michelle Cousteau, free-diver Herbert Nitsch, oceanographer Walter Munk and many others. In addition to riveting personal interviews, the misfit pictures crew is filming in spectacular above-and-below-the-water locations around the world (South Africa, Greece, Fiji, Australia, Ireland, New England, California, and Hawaii) to display the natural beauty of the oceans.
The goal of WHAT THE SEA GIVES ME is to raise ocean awareness on a global level while reminding the viewer how closely we are all connected to the sea; and, to introduce people to a unique group of people who are absolutely captivating.

"We will give you an honest and personal look through the eyes of those who thrive under the most extreme water conditions, those ensuring the proper care of the oceans for future generations and those who simply derive a sense of pure joy from the sea." -- Pierce & Petra Kavanagh, pictured above. Photo by Aaron Goulding
 

In 2011, the Kavanaghs brought us "Manufacturing Stoke,"  http://www.manufacturingstoke.com/    , the critically acclaimed documentary about sustainabilty in the surf industry. The dynamic duo also co created the innagural San Diego Surf Film Festival earlier this year, which was a huge success (and I am stoked and honored to have been a part of the festival). http://www.sandiegosurffilmfestival.com/
I am proud to support their continued grassroots success on WHAT THE SEA GIVES ME.  Check out their KickStarter campaign to see how you can help support their efforts too.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/752715907/what-the-sea-gives-me?ref=live