With rob stewart, paul watson, erich ritter, boris worm. The film spends a lot of time talking about the practice of finning, where sharks are harvested often illegally through longline. His recent role as creative consultant on the late rob stewarts sharkwater extinction is notable for his dedication toward helping a fellow filmmaker see his vision through to completion. The final film from documentarian and ocean conservationist rob stewart, sharkwater extinction goes to amazing lengths to expose the illegal sharkfinning industry, a highly controversial. Get a behind the scenes look at what its like to film an exciting documentary that will change the world. Sharkwater 2 will be completed to honor rob stewart. Sharkwater extinction is a thrilling, actionpacked journey that follows filmmaker rob stewarts hardnosed expose of the massive illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind. A sequel to his 2006 film sharkwater, the film, which stewart was working on at the time of his death in a diving accident in january 2017, was completed by the rob stewart foundation in collaboration with director sturla gunnarsson and editor nick. Extinction follows the filmmaker around the world as he dove into the underworld of the pirate fishing trade. Countless books, films and sensationalized headlines have made the mere idea of. A sequel to his 2006 film sharkwater, the film, which stewart was working on at the time of his death in a diving accident in january 2017, was completed by the. One of mankinds greatest fearsthe sharkis convincingly cast in a sympathetic light by the awardwinning documentary sharkwater.
In his previous movies sharkwater and revolution, stewart taught the. The film was completed by team sharkwater, and premiered at the 2018 toronto international film festival in september. It premiered at the 2018 toronto international film festival. Robs parents, brian and sandy stewart, will ensure the films. Robs legacy, we completed his goal, we made robs film for him. Rob, the real life hero who gave his life to save the sharks for this world and delivers an important message and change the way you see the oceans. Stewart was working on a sequel film, sharkwater extinction, at the time of his death in january 2017. Shark fin soup is still being consumed on an enormous scale, and endangered sharks are also being used to make products for. Wildlife photographerturnedfilmmaker rob stewart is the driving force behind the film, and if his oncamera presence occasionally tilts towards selfaggrandizement, its countered by the breathtaking quality of. Since its release in 2006, sharkwater has received over 50 awards across the world. For filmmaker rob stewart, exploring sharks began as an underwater adventure. Extinction follows the filmmaker around the world as he dove into the. The canadian director and conservationist tragically died last year while attempting to collect deepwater footage for sharkwater extinction in the florida keys, which is.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Sharkwater will change the way people view sharks and the ocean. Discovering that sharks are being hunted to extinction, and with them the destruction of our life support system activist and filmmaker rob stewart embarks on a dangerous. Tickets for this movie are not available at this moment. With rob stewart, rebecca aldworth, will allen, will allen. With its spellbinding cinematography and riveting story, sharkwater has won awards at every film festival where it has appeared. Sharkwater extinction 2018 is a thrilling and inspiring action packed journey that follows award winning filmmaker rob stewart as he exposes the massive illegal shark fin industry and. By katherine monk vancouver there was no way this movie was not going to be made.
Rob stewarts sharkwater extinction due for release in. Sharkwater extinction and his family left their own jobs behind to ensure the film was completed subscribe to the national to watch more. Following the sharks and the money into the elusive pirate fishing industry, stewart uncovers a multibillion dollar scandal that. Filmmaker rob stewart exposes the illegal fishing industry that threatens the survival of the worlds sharks. We are committed to completing his film sharkwater. Sharkwater is a 2006 canadian documentary film written and directed by rob stewart.
He was best known for making and directing the documentary films sharkwater and revolution. May 11, 2018 new footage from the late rob stewarts third documentary sharkwater. Tragic though that is, it was important that the film be completed and his message of conservation get out there. From west africa, spain, panama, costa rica, france, and even in our own backyard, stewarts third film dives into the often. Nick hector on editing sharkwater extinction point of. Sharkwater extinction a memorial to rob stewarts spirit. Filmmaker rob stewart exposes the illegal fishing industry. Extinction, we see rob stewart freediving through crystal clear waters with a school of great hammerhead sharks. A documentary to save sharks by exposing the billion dollar industries that are. Financial analysis of sharkwater extinction 2019 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Sharkwater rob stewart honored with lush cosmetics shark. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
Rob stewarts sharkwater extinction getting world premiere at. Sharkwater rob stewart honored with lush cosmetics shark fin. Completed by the production team after stewart died while making the film in january of 2017, sharkwater extinction takes us to costa rica, cape verde, the. Oct 19, 2018 sharkwater extinction is a thrilling, actionpacked journey that follows filmmaker rob stewarts hardnosed expose of the massive illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind it, a conspiracy that is leading to the extinction of sharks. What it turned into was a beautiful and dangerous life journey into the balance of life on earth. He died at the age of 37 in a scuba diving incident while in florida filming sharkwater extinction. Sharkwater is a 2008 documentary produced by rob stewart about the many misconceptions people have about sharks and how these top predators are rapidly experiencing a decline in population often resulting in them becoming endangered species. Watch sharkwater extinction full movie online free in hd,discovering that sharks are being hunted to extinction, and with them the destruction of our life support system activist and filmmaker rob stewart embarks on a dangerous quest to stop the slaughter. Sharkwater brought to the publics consciousness the global shark epidemic created by the demand for a chinese delicacy, sharkfin soup. Sharkwater extinction illustrates how rampant shark finning still is. Using footage already shot by stewart as well as his written comments, 20 the movie was completed by film and story editor nick hector and director sturla gunnarsson for the rob stewart foundation.
Rob stewarts third documentary is out and is called sharkwater extinction. Fans of the late and great underwater filmmaker and conservationist rob stewart will get the chance to watch him in his final film this coming october youll be able to watch stewart doing what he loved most of all, swimming with sharks, in exclusive footage from his third film, sharkwater. Shark might be in your lunch, in your artificial crab sandwich, along with heavy levels of toxins they carry, like mercury. An investigation of sharks importance to ecosystems and humankinds mass destruction of. Sharkwater extinction vancouver international film festival. Sharkwater extinction is a 2018 canadian documentary film, directed by rob stewart. Discovering that sharks are being hunted to extinction, and with them the destruction of our life support system activist and filmmaker rob stewart embarks on a dangerous quest to stop the slaughter. Nevertheless, stewart delivers a hopeful message that we as a global force can right the ship and keep the 400450millionyearold top predator in existence continuing its role in safeguarding and keeping balance in the ocean. David roy speaks to brian and sandra stewart about completing their son rob stewarts final film, sharkwater extinction, which the canadian. He died at the age of 37 in a scuba diving incident. His multi awardwinning film made history with the largest opening weekend of any canadian documentary, and was the most awardwinning documentary of the year, winning over 35 awards at the tiff. New footage from the late rob stewarts third documentary sharkwater. Sharkwater filmmaker rob stewart goes missing during.
Rob stewarts sharkwater extinction getting world premiere. The completion of the film was marred by the fact that the director, rob stewart sharkwater, revolution, died. Sharkwater extinction shattered by their son robs death in a diving accident, sandy and brian stewart found inspiration in his message and turned pain into positive action by completing the film he died trying to make. The film spends a lot of time talking about the practice of finning, where sharks are. Shakwater extinction is one of the best documentaries where sharks are the victims. Extinction and to continuing the many other projects he had planned to educate mankind to live in harmony with the natural world.
Sharkwaters initial theatrical release is scheduled for spring 2007, by alliance atlantis. Teaser video in the first teaser video for sharkwater. Sharkwater extinction is a followup from stewarts 2006 film sharkwater. It is a film that follows him around as he travels the globe investigating the pirate fishing trade. Aug 08, 2018 the final film from documentarian and ocean conservationist rob stewart, sharkwater extinction goes to amazing lengths to expose the illegal sharkfinning industry, a highly controversial.
Rob stewarts family fights to finish sharkwater extinction youtube. Shockingly, stewart perishes in a diving mishap off the florida keys before the completion of sharkwater extinction. Sharkwater extinction official movie site help save sharks. Sharkwater extinction, the final film by the late rob stewart, is scheduled for release in october 2018.
Sharkwater 2 will be completed to honor rob stewart scuba. Movie teaser video features rob stewart and juno award winning singersongwriter chantal kreviazuk watch and share. Gunnarsson and hector worked together again on sharkwater extinction, the final film from director. Sharkwater extinction late filmmaker and conservationist rob stewarts last documentary is a thrilling expose on the illegal sharkfin industry and a rousing call to save an imperiled animal from the edge of extinction. Rob stewart was an awardwinning wildlife photographer, filmmaker, conservationist, and educator. Sharkwater extinction finished by windsor professor after rob. Sharkwater extinction 2018 is a thrilling, action adventure journey that follows filmmaker rob stewart as he exposes the billion dollar illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind it. Sharkwater filmmaker rob stewart goes missing during florida dive. From west africa, spain, panama, costa rica, france, and even in our own backyard, stewarts third film dives into the underworld of the. His body washed up off the coast of florida where he was diving with friends. Following the sharks and the money into the elusive pirate fishing industry, stewart uncovers a multibillion dollar scandal that makes us all accomplices in the greatest wildlife massacre. Feb 01, 2017 sharkwater filmmaker rob stewart goes missing during florida dive.
Extinction 2018 is a thrilling and inspiring action packed journey that follows filmmaker rob stewart as he exposes the massive illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind it a conspiracy that is leading to the extinction of sharks. Shark finning is still rampant, shark fin soup is still being consumed, and endangered sharks are now also being used to make products for human consumption. A documentary to save sharks by exposing the billion dollar industries that are lying to you. Watch sharkwater extinction full movie online free fmovies. Sharkwater extinction vancouver international film centre. Sharkwater extinction is a follow up to the critically acclaimed sharkwater, rob stewarts first film. The first sharkwater movie took four years to make, but if we wait that long, 600 million sharks will have been killed. Robs first film, sharkwater, brought the devastating issue of shark finning used in shark fin soup to the world stage. Thank you for supporting this movement to stop the assault on sharks. Sharkwater rob stewart honored with lush cosmetics shark fin soap. Sharkwater extinction a fitting legacy for late filmmaker rob stewart. Employing stunning underwater 6k cinematography to tremendous effect, it ensures that stewart leaves a legacy of inspiration in his wake. Extinction the follow up to the 2007 hit sharkwater.
Join rob stewart and his crew for 2 days on location of sharkwater. Rob stewarts final film, sharkwater extinction, scheduled. The stewart family is teaming up with the humane society international canada in rallying support for the s238 bill the ban on shark fin importation act. Pov editor marc glassman, and pov contributing author, michael john long, spoke with sturla gunnarsson at the pov office in late july, 2018. Or more specifically how it is affecting the shark population. Rob stewart december 28, 1979 january 31, 2017 was a canadian photographer, filmmaker and conservationist. Teaser from the late rob stewarts third film sharkwater. So, in an effort to make a difference now, rob launched a kickstarter campaign to support the film.
Sharkwater extinction on dvd movie synopsis and info. Shark might even be on your face their blood in your favourite red lipstick. Robs parents, brian and sandy stewart, will ensure the films completion to honor their sons tireless conservation work. The completion of the film was marred by the fact that the director, rob stewart sharkwater, revolution. A sequel to his 2006 film sharkwater, the film, which stewart was working on at the time of his death in a diving accident in january 2017, was completed by the rob stewart foundation in collaboration with director sturla gunnarsson and editor nick hector. The fight for bala released with the huffington post, by awardwinning film directors rob stewart and jonah bryson examines the determination of a community to stand together and fight.
Oct 19, 2018 sharkwater extinction is a follow up to the critically acclaimed sharkwater, rob stewarts first film. Stewart was working on a sequel film, sharkwater extinction, at the time of his death. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. An investigation of sharks importance to ecosystems and humankinds mass destruction of shark species worldwide. Tragically, sharkwater extinction marks stewarts final film, as he perished in a diving accident during its production. He disappeared early last year during a dive and his body was later recovered off the florida keys. Of particular note is the late toronto filmmaker rob stewarts film sharkwater. May 10, 2018 in the first teaser video for sharkwater. The canadian director and conservationist tragically died last year while attempting to collect deepwater footage for sharkwater extinction in the florida keys, which is the followup to sharkwater and revolution.
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