Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 2/2016 | Page 41

PHOTO/VIDEO SPEAKERS www.adex.asia PHILIPPINES Scott Tuason Book Festival Speaker Scott “Gutsy” Tuason began his romance with the sea when he was still legally too young to dive, but this did not prevent him from going with his father on diving trips around the country. Over the years, his work has been published in numerous books and magazines, notably, Philippine Coral Reefs, a collaborative work with Filipino artist Rafael Cusi and magazines Asian Diver, Action Asia and Philippines Diver. Gutsy’s photographs have been exhibited at several shows sponsored by WWF and he continues to be a WWF contributing photographer. Gutsy is also a director of Concerned Divers of the Philippines, an environmental group engaged in marine conservation awareness and environmental rehabilitation projects. TOPICS Photo Video Zone BLACKWATER: Scott talks about shooting at night in the middle of the ocean. USA Shawn Heinrichs Film Festival Presenter Voice of the Ocean Judge Shawn Heinrichs is an Emmy Awardwinning cinematographer, photographer, scuba diver, and marine conservationist. An independent filmmaker and founder of Blue Sphere Media, a production company specialising in underwater, adventure and conservation films, he has worked with many of the world’s leading film and journalist teams. Teaming up with John Weller, Shawn is creating a global film series to raise awareness and support campaigns for marine conservation. In partnership with Jim Abernethy, he is creating films about sharks and other charismatic marine life, and our connection to these magnificent creatures. www.bluespheremedia.com TOPICS Main Stage BEHIND THE SCENES OF RACING EXTINCTION: Shawn talks about shooting the powerful ecothriller screening at the ADEX Film Festival. Photo Video Zone CREATING ART IN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY: Explore the concepts,