Philip Hamilton
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Biography
PHILIP HAMILTON Ocean Conservation Filmmaker, Photographer, Author Following a successful 25 year career in international finance, Philip decided to dedicate his time to the world of marine conservation, producing impactful and inspiring documentaries. His award-winning debut documentary, Ocean Souls, united over 100 filmmakers, many scientists, and experts. In just two years, the team produced an emotive cetaceans documentary which has received a number of awards as well as being listed as a 2021 finalist in several prestigious film festivals around the world. Click here to watch the trailer. Philip's latest production, The Blue Forest, is the first comprehensive film focusing on the important topics of kelp and seaweed around the world and explores how we can preserve one of the world’s most productive habitats. Please click here to view The Blue Forest. He continues to work on new productions, including feature film ‘RED’ which will focus on the IUCN red list as well as a documentary about whale collisions and what can be done to prevent the tragic fatalities caused by increased shipping traffic. His conservation work has one goal – to empower and inspire people to make a difference where it matters. Philip is sponsored by Canon Europe, Cressi, and GoPro amongst others. www.philiphamilton.com www.oceansoulsfilms.com
Known For
Ocean Souls Films and Wildlife Media unite 100+ filmmakers, scientists, and leading experts to shine a bright, new spotlight on humanity’s closest living relatives - cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). New footage and scientific discoveries reveal the extraordinary world beneath the ocean’s surface, where these majestic beings exhibit characteristics not unlike ours in terms of emotions, language, family, intelligence, and human interaction. Directed by Philip Hamilton, this multi-award-winning film inspires people to care and want to protect the oceans.
Ocean Souls
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RED - A Sea Worth Protecting, combines stunning imagery with compelling human stories. Given its location and characteristics, the Red Sea should be one of the least concerning seas in the world, but it is fragile and needs protecting. The film recognises and follows the inspiring journey of the diverse group of people dedicating their lives to protecting it, sharing their frustrations and sacrifices as well as their achievements and hope. Inspired by the alarming facts of the IUCN red list, the film highlights some of the most extraordinary but sadly endangered species that are key to the Red Sea's survival.