A bold investigative documentary.
Untitled Ocean & Shark Impact Documentary investigates how sharks became one of modern culture’s most enduring villains.
Some key interviews have already been captured, and production is now underway. Sizzle reel available upon request: [email protected]
The film is driven by a cast of expert voices who become central characters in the investigation.
DURATION: 85 MINUTES
Issue area
We’re addressing the cultural misunderstanding around sharks.
The vision for Untitled Ocean & Shark Impact Documentary is to shift the narrative around sharks from fear to understanding. By changing how people see sharks, we can influence the systems around that fear: the media language, the policies, and the way communities think about safety and coexistence. The bigger goal is to help people rethink their relationship with the ocean and replace old myths with knowledge and genuine respect.
We want the public to feel differently about sharks and the ocean.
Sean grew up by the beach, where sharks and surf culture are part of everyday life, so his personal relationship with the topic is strong. The production team has direct access to marine scientists, First Nations knowledge holders, conservation groups, survivors and coastal community networks. These relationships give the film genuine insight and credibility.
• Use accurate, science based language about sharks
• Support non lethal shark mitigation
• Back marine conservation groups
• Help bring ocean literacy into schools
• Challenge fear based narratives when they appear
Sean O’Reilly is a director and producer drawn to films that remind humanity of forgotten truths. He produced the short film Mother, Child (2017), which won Best Short Film at the ATOM Film Awards and screened at Melbourne International Film Festival, Houston International Film Festival, and other festivals.
Sean has also worked across branded and documentary storytelling, creating the digital docu-series Discoveries for four seasons – an award-winning series following travellers seeking life-changing experiences. His conservation storytelling includes the short film Patagonia Penguins with Dr Pablo García Borboroglu, which won the Whitley Fund for Nature gold award (2018).
Sean created and produced the 8 x 30-minute TV series My Van Life, distributed worldwide, following a young American living in a van and meeting nomads across America. He is currently producing and directing Screen Australia-supported feature documentary, Guided by Horses.
Sean O’Reilly is a director and producer drawn to films that remind humanity of forgotten truths. He produced the short film Mother, Child (2017), which won Best Short Film at the ATOM Film Awards and screened at Melbourne International Film Festival, Houston International Film Festival, and other festivals. Sean has also worked across branded and documentary storytelling, creating the digital docu-series Discoveries for four seasons – an award-winning series following travellers seeking life-changing experiences. His conservation storytelling includes the short film Patagonia Penguins with Dr Pablo García Borboroglu, which won the Whitley Fund for Nature gold award (2018). Sean created and produced the 8 x 30-minute TV series My Van Life, distributed worldwide, following a young American living in a van and meeting nomads across America. He is currently producing and directing Screen Australia-supported feature documentary, Guided by Horses.
$375,000
FUNDING GOAL$20,000
FUNDS RAISED1
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