Sharkwater brought to the publics consciousness the global shark epidemic created by the demand for a chinese delicacy, sharkfin soup. Following the sharks and the money into the elusive pirate fishing industry, stewart uncovers a multibillion dollar scandal that. New footage from the late rob stewarts third documentary sharkwater. Employing stunning underwater 6k cinematography to tremendous effect, it ensures that stewart leaves a legacy of inspiration in his wake. The completion of the film was marred by the fact that the director, rob stewart sharkwater, revolution. May 11, 2018 new footage from the late rob stewarts third documentary sharkwater. Join rob stewart and his crew for 2 days on location of sharkwater. 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. Sharkwater rob stewart honored with lush cosmetics shark. 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. Gunnarsson and hector worked together again on sharkwater extinction, the final film from director. 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.
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. Tragic though that is, it was important that the film be completed and his message of conservation get out there. Sharkwater extinction vancouver international film festival. Teaser from the late rob stewarts third film sharkwater. Rob stewart december 28, 1979 january 31, 2017 was a canadian photographer, filmmaker and conservationist.
A documentary to save sharks by exposing the billion dollar industries that are. According to testimonials in sharkwater extinction, shark meat is the most toxic of fish meat as they are at the top of the predatory food chain. Get a behind the scenes look at what its like to film an exciting documentary that will change the world. Shockingly, stewart perishes in a diving mishap off the florida keys before the completion of sharkwater extinction. 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. Movie teaser video features rob stewart and juno award winning singersongwriter chantal kreviazuk watch and share. Robs first film, sharkwater, brought the devastating issue of shark finning used in shark fin soup to the world stage. Extinction follows the filmmaker around the world as he dove into the. For filmmaker rob stewart, exploring sharks began as an underwater adventure. Extinction, we see rob stewart freediving through crystal clear waters with a school of great hammerhead sharks. Sharkwater extinction official movie site help save sharks. 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. Shark fin soup is still being consumed on an enormous scale, and endangered sharks are also being used to make products for.
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. From west africa, spain, panama, costa rica, france, and even in our own backyard, stewarts third film dives into the underworld of the. Nick hector on editing sharkwater extinction point of. The completion of the film was marred by the fact that the director, rob stewart sharkwater, revolution, died. Extinction the follow up to the 2007 hit sharkwater. Watch sharkwater extinction full movie online free fmovies. 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. Rob stewart was an awardwinning wildlife photographer, filmmaker, conservationist, and educator. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. By katherine monk vancouver there was no way this movie was not going to be made. Thank you for supporting this movement to stop the assault on sharks.
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. 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. 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. Sharkwater extinction a fitting legacy for late filmmaker rob stewart. Sharkwater filmmaker rob stewart goes missing during. Oct 19, 2018 sharkwater extinction is a follow up to the critically acclaimed sharkwater, rob stewarts first film. Robs legacy, we completed his goal, we made robs film for him. Robs parents, brian and sandy stewart, will ensure the films completion to honor their sons tireless conservation work. 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.
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. Financial analysis of sharkwater extinction 2019 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. With rob stewart, paul watson, erich ritter, boris worm. Sharkwater rob stewart honored with lush cosmetics shark fin. Sharkwater rob stewart honored with lush cosmetics shark fin soap. The canadian director and conservationist tragically died last year while attempting to collect deepwater footage for sharkwater extinction in the florida keys, which is. May 10, 2018 in the first teaser video for sharkwater. What it turned into was a beautiful and dangerous life journey into the balance of life on earth. We are committed to completing his film sharkwater. Sharkwater filmmaker rob stewart goes missing during florida dive. Sharkwater extinction is a followup from stewarts 2006 film sharkwater.
Extinction follows the filmmaker around the world as he dove into the underworld of the pirate fishing trade. 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. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The first sharkwater movie took four years to make, but if we wait that long, 600 million sharks will have been killed. Sharkwater extinction finished by windsor professor after rob. An investigation of sharks importance to ecosystems and humankinds mass destruction of shark species worldwide. 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.
One of mankinds greatest fearsthe sharkis convincingly cast in a sympathetic light by the awardwinning documentary sharkwater. It premiered at the 2018 toronto international film festival. He was best known for making and directing the documentary films sharkwater and revolution. Sharkwater extinction and his family left their own jobs behind to ensure the film was completed subscribe to the national to watch more. Of particular note is the late toronto filmmaker rob stewarts film sharkwater. Sharkwater extinction is a 2018 canadian documentary film, directed by rob stewart.
Shakwater extinction is one of the best documentaries where sharks are the victims. David roy speaks to brian and sandra stewart about completing their son rob stewarts final film, sharkwater extinction, which the canadian. 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. Sharkwater will change the way people view sharks and the ocean. At this point he was unsure whether the film would ever be completed. He died at the age of 37 in a scuba diving incident while in florida filming sharkwater extinction. Sharkwater extinction on dvd movie synopsis and info. Rob stewarts sharkwater extinction getting world premiere at. A documentary to save sharks by exposing the billion dollar industries that are lying to you. 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.
Stewart was working on a sequel film, sharkwater extinction, at the time of his death. Countless books, films and sensationalized headlines have made the mere idea of. Filmmaker rob stewart exposes the illegal fishing industry that threatens the survival of the worlds sharks. The film spends a lot of time talking about the practice of finning, where sharks are harvested often illegally through longline. 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. Sharkwater 2 will be completed to honor rob stewart. 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. Robs parents, brian and sandy stewart, will ensure the films. Rob stewarts third documentary is out and is called sharkwater extinction. So, in an effort to make a difference now, rob launched a kickstarter campaign to support the film.
Rob stewarts sharkwater extinction due for release in. 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. Rob stewarts sharkwater extinction getting world premiere. The film was completed by team sharkwater, and premiered at the 2018 toronto international film festival in september. His body washed up off the coast of florida where he was diving with friends. With its spellbinding cinematography and riveting story, sharkwater has won awards at every film festival where it has appeared. Stewart was working on a sequel film, sharkwater extinction, at the time of his death in january 2017. Tickets for this movie are not available at this moment. Sharkwater 2 will be completed to honor rob stewart scuba. 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 might be in your lunch, in your artificial crab sandwich, along with heavy levels of toxins they carry, like mercury. Rob stewarts final film, sharkwater extinction, scheduled. Filmmaker rob stewart exposes the illegal fishing industry.
With rob stewart, rebecca aldworth, will allen, will allen. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. 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. Teaser video in the first teaser video for sharkwater. He disappeared early last year during a dive and his body was later recovered off the florida keys. Sharkwater is a 2006 canadian documentary film written and directed by rob stewart. Or more specifically how it is affecting the shark population. Sharkwaters initial theatrical release is scheduled for spring 2007, by alliance atlantis. From west africa, spain, panama, costa rica, france, and even in our own backyard, stewarts third film dives into the often. Sharkwater extinction vancouver international film centre. 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. Shark might even be on your face their blood in your favourite red lipstick.
Feb 01, 2017 sharkwater filmmaker rob stewart goes missing during florida dive. 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. Rob stewarts family fights to finish sharkwater extinction youtube. Sharkwater extinction is a follow up to the critically acclaimed sharkwater, rob stewarts first film. Pov editor marc glassman, and pov contributing author, michael john long, spoke with sturla gunnarsson at the pov office in late july, 2018. Sharkwater extinction a memorial to rob stewarts spirit. 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. 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. An investigation of sharks importance to ecosystems and humankinds mass destruction 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 rob stewart foundation in collaboration with director sturla gunnarsson and editor nick hector. He died at the age of 37 in a scuba diving incident. Sharkwater extinction, the final film by the late rob stewart, is scheduled for release in october 2018. 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. It is a film that follows him around as he travels the globe investigating the pirate fishing trade.
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