My Work
Samples of my most recent work are currently protected by NDA. Please see credits and reel for more information.
James Lawson’s ties to British Columbia’s coast run deep. The young fisherman has spent his life harvesting seafood across the region’s waters, but today the longevity of his way of life is uncertain. Low fish stocks and a nefarious regulatory landscape that favours corporate interests over coastal communities are forcing more and more fishermen out of their livelihood.
Our Coast paints a portrait of James’s life as he prepares for the upcoming fishing season and reflects on the experiences that have shaped the person he is today. James’ goal is twofold: he looks to a future where fishermen’s livelihoods are secure, and where fish harvesters of all ages and backgrounds are valued for their knowledge of the marine ecosystems that support them.
This film was made in 2021 as part of the MA in Wildlife Filmmaking program at the University of the West of England.
Big Ocean Islands
What do climate change, the legacies of nuclear testing, and exploitative fishing practices have in common? Through the eyes of Sherwood Tibon, a senator from the Marshall Islands, and Kaure Babo, a Member of Parliament from the Republic of Kiribati, this short-form documentary explores the consequences of power structures that have forever altered the lives of many Pacific Island communities.
This film was made at age 19 as part of my undergraduate degree and supported through crowd-funding.