This compelling & award-winning documentary highlights the threat posed by new invasive species to the Mediterranean ecosystem. We showcase the disruption these invaders are causing, endangering native species and biodiversity. Through beautiful imagery and interviews, we explore potential solutions, with a focus on lionfish as a food source to control population growth. Our film features Arne, a German spearfisherman, and local diving legend Dimitrios. Arne demonstrates simple and sustainable methods for preparing lionfish, which are an alternative to overfished species such as sea bass and grouper. The overall problem of overfishing is highlighted and the need to protect marine areas in the Mediterranean Sea. Filmed between June 2022 and May 2023, we witnessed the significant spread of invasive species, displacing and negatively impacting marine life. However, amidst the challenges, we also discovered hope in the concept of marine protected areas.
©2023
Directed by: Anne Weigel & Philip Reinhold
Editor: Anne Weigel
Apperance: Arne Wunder, Dimitirs Exarhouleas, Emilio Mancuso
Cinematography, Underwater Cinematography & Color Grading: Philip Reinhold
Sound Design & Master: Lorenz Fischer
a submerged lab production
Special Thanks to Dive Code Stoupa, Mani Boats, Ocean Reef Inc., Kalamata Freedivers, Wunder Travel Greece
dario vasco award winner at cimasub san sebastian
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Licensing Details: Film / Short Film / Web / Streaming; Film / Short Film / Film Festival
Project Name: THE SILENT INVASION (of the Mediterranean sea)
Client: Philip Reinhold
