9 September 2006
Sam - Videographer (Cebu- Pohnpei)
From: Britain, but currently living in Italy.
Why are you on this expedition? Because they couldnt find anyone else only kidding. I think I was asked to join because Greenpeace liked the work I did on the West Africa leg of the expedition earlier this year. Sadly its a similar story of developing nations being unable to protect their marine resources from theft on an industrial scale.
What are you hoping the campaign will achieve?
I hope it manages to make people realise that the oceans are rapidly being destroyed and that something must change in order to save them.
What are you looking forward to most in this campaign?
The sea, the sun, the sights.
How or why did you get involved with Greenpeace?
Originally through a collaboration between Greenpeace and the Environmental Justice Foundation. I do a lot of work for EJF, they're a British charity that focusses on environmental and human rights issues.
What has been your best experience with Greenpeace?
The most disturbing was the ships' graveyard off Guinea. The best, filming the action in Las Palmas.
What do you like most about your work on the ship?
The variety.
And least?
Being stuck in the editing cupboard
What's your favourite place on the ship?
The bow at nighttime.
Why?
It's quiet and I like the feeling of ploughing through the ocean in the middle of nowhere.
If you were not on the Esperanza at this moment, where would you probably be and what would you be doing?
Probably in Rome, finishing off a documentary about the West African leg of the expedition.
What personal connection do you have with the ocean?
None except I like it.
Did you bring anything special for your spare time?
A mask and snorkel.
Trackback Pings
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://weblog.greenpeace.org/cgi-bin/mv/mt-tb.cgi/2147
Comments
Hey Sam - good to see you back on board!
Posted by: Dave![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://weblog.greenpeace.org/oceandefenders/nav-commenters.gif)
at September 11, 2006 12:54 PM
Make your wish come true and take your number with u, I guess the bow is packed with people, ogni tanto, with the same purpose!
Posted by: Starfish at September 11, 2006 7:50 PM
Hey!
I want to know if the Videographer and Photographer work? I mean do they have the choice to take the shots they want about any theme they find interesting? Do they receive recommandations sometimes? Do they use their own materials and cameras or does GP provide this for them.
Thanks!
-Bilel
Posted by: Bilel at September 11, 2006 9:51 PM
Hi Bilel,
We are free to film whatever we want but we are here to tell and show a story which is part of the campaign. I will focus on those elements that highlight the key issues in question, whether it be overfishing, illegal vessels or conditions on board. If I see other aspects that I find interestinmg I will also film them.
Greenpeace provides the camera and other equipment.
Hope that answers your question.
thanks
Sam
Posted by: sam cole at September 14, 2006 2:19 AM
All updates from the Southern Ocean whaling 2007 leg »
All updates from the Pacific transit »
All updates from the Mexico leg »
All updates from the Hawaii leg »
All updates from the Pacific leg »
All updates from the Philippines leg »
All updates from the India leg »
All updates from the Red Sea leg »
All updates from the Mediterranean leg »
All updates from the Azores leg »
All updates from the Pirate Fishing/Africa leg »
All updates from the Southern Ocean »
Avast ye land lubbers! The ocean critters need your help!
Take action today!
