PHOTO/VIDEO SPEAKERS
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Kurt Amsler
Voice of the Ocean Guest Judge
Film Festival Presenter
Kurt Amsler’s passion for all things aquatic
was shaped by growing up in Waedenswil
on Lake Zürich, Switzerland. In 1985, he had
the opportunity to work as a cameraman
alongside Hans Hass in producing the
documentary The Maldives – Paradise
Transformed, which became a career
highlight. His 2014 film documented the
birth of a sperm whale, something that had
never been witnessed before, and became
Kurt’s most treasured experience in 50
years of underwater photography. Kurt’s
organisation “SOS Seaturtles” has been
fighting for over two decades to preserve
these endangered marine reptiles.
www.sos-seaturtles.ch
TOPICS
Photo Video Zone
THE FIRST BREATH!: Capturing a one-of-a-kind
shot of a sperm whale giving birth.
FRANCE
Laurent Ballesta
Film Festival Presenter
Book Festival Speaker
Laurent Ballesta grew up with a passion
for underwater life, which led him to
study marine biology. This culminated in
a master’s degree and the discovery of a
species of fish hitherto unknown in the
Western Mediterranean. Combining his
passion for underwater photography with his
work as a biologist, Laurent has published
portfolios in the top French and international
magazines, and is the only three-time
first prize winner in the World Festival of
Underwater Images.
www.andromede-ocean.com
TOPICS
Main Stage
GOMBESSA EXPEDITIONS: Discover what
defines these special expeditions, and what
they all have in common.
Photo Video Zone
SLOW MOTION AND BURST MODE: Using
slow motion and burst mode to observe
animal behaviours.
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