The Air We Breathe
Our new short film series explores the work of Parley’s country teams and local collaborators in Australia, Hawaiʻi and South Africa – revealing the deep connections between people and oceans
Every second breath we take is generated by life in the oceans, and it’s up to all of us to protect them. The Air We Breathe dives deep into how our teams and local collaborators work to safeguard our planet’s blue spaces. Along the way, you’ll meet activists, scientists, Indigenous leaders, surfers, volunteers and marine biologists dedicating their lives to protecting the seas.
Shot on location with Parley country teams and our partners across three continents, Season 1 sees the crew traveling to Australia, Hawaiʻi and South Africa to uncover the unique relationships between people and the ocean in each region. The short films explore not only our team’s relentless work intercepting marine plastic pollution, but the deeper connections they’re forming with local and Indigenous communities – people who have stewarded the land and seas for millennia and ultimately hold the key to their survival.
“In the first 10 years of Parley,” explains founder and CEO Cyrill Gutsch, “we've worked to create a global impact platform that connects and supports the changemakers — those who take action, build community, and hold the knowledge the 'environmental' movement needs. We're excited to share The Air We Breathe to invite people deeper into our cause by introducing the places we work to protect and our ongoing source of inspiration: the people, projects and ideas building the blueprints for a better future.”
The series is available to watch for free on Waterbear – the first interactive streaming service dedicated to the future of our planet.
AUSTRALIA
Featuring: Linley Hurrell, Christian Miller, Maren Eibner, Willie Gordon, Dr. Jimmy White, Matt Wheldon, Angelika Volz
Production: Eyeforce and Parley for the Oceans
Series Director: Arthur Neumeier
Local Director / D.O.P: Andrew Kaineder
Water Cinematographer and Additional Aerial Footage: Christian Miller
1st AC: Oliver John Risi
Producer for Eyeforce: Patricia Simon
Producers for Parley: Mike Long, Chris Hatherill
Assistant Producer: Jeroen Bartels
Editor: Tim Weyer
Sound mix: Tim Weyer
Colorist: Tim Weyer
SOUTH AFRICA
Featuring: Frank Solomon, Marguerite Kimberly, Kholofelo Sethebe, Loyiso Dunga, Charles Mphande, Sibongile Phiri, Cameron Service, Bongumusa Majola, Josh Redman
Production: Eyeforce and Parley for the Oceans
Series Director: Arthur Neumeier
Producer for Eyeforce: Mascha Spaans
Producers for Parley: Mike Long, Chris Hatherill
Local Director / D.O.P: Arthur Neumeier
Camera Operator: Daniel Walsh
Sound technician: Joshua Yon
Editor: Tim Weyer
Sound mix: Tim Pringle (Origin Audio)
Colorist: Tim Weyer
HAWAIʻI
Featuring: Dr. Cliff Kapono, Dr. Sara-Jeanne Royer, Sage Yamashita, Mike Coots, Kahi Pacarro, Nainoa Thompson, Austin Kino, Iwalani, Antonia Mascarenhas
Production: Eyeforce and Parley for the Oceans
Series Director: Arthur Neumeier
Local Director / D.O.P: Filipe Zapelini
Water Cinematographer: Erik Knutson
1st AC: Cori Chong, Bodhi Patil
Producer for Eyeforce: Cathalijn van Hattem
Producers for Parley: Mike Long, Chris Hatherill
Assistant Producer: Jeroen Bartels
Editor: Jaco Läubscher
Sound mix: Tim Weyer
Colorist: Tim Weyer
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