BLUE

Documentary
Australia, 2017, 76 min

Directed by: Karina Holden
Screenplay: Karina Holden

This visually stunning documentary captures not only the natural beauty of our planet but above all, the impact of human activity on ocean ecosystems. In her feature-length debut, director Karina Holden introduces viewers to several conservationists who specialise in a variety of fields. They use specific examples to illustrate the impact of constant devastation on the oceans (fishing, human coastal activity, pollution, plastic waste, etc.) and to show how the disruption to one link in the ecosystem has a chain reaction effect on others. The film however is not just a report on the alarming state of our environment but also a
fascinating look at the beauty and mysteries of the underwater world.

Festivals and Awards:
Festival International Du Film Documentaire Océanien 2018 – Le Prix Okeanos
New York Wild Film Festival 2018 – Best Film
Vancouver International Film Festival 2017 – Best Film
Byron Bay Film Festival 2017 – Best Environmental Film
Australian Screen Sound Guild 2017 – Best sound
AACTA Awards 2017 – Best Cinematography