Poros STANDS PREMIERed APRIL 17, 2024 AT THE OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE ATHENS
BEHIND THE SCENES - CREDITS
Credits
Producer - Kirsten Bacon
Director - Mike Sampey
- DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER MICHAEL SAMPEY
- PRODUCER KIRSTEN BACON
- VOICE OVER MICHAEL SAMPEY
- EDITING MICHAEL SAMPEY
- SOUND DESIGN MICHAEL SAMPEY
- SUBTITLES AND TRANSLATION YIANNA PANAGIOTOPOULOU edited by IRO LAMPIRI
- PHOTOGRAPHY STILLS TASOS RODIS & MIKE SAMPEY
- RESEARCH THE RAUCH FOUNDATION, KATHETI AMKE
Director - Mike Sampey
Producer - Kirsten Bacon
Director - Mike Sampey
Michael Sampey is a highly skilled documentary filmmaker hailing from Hobart, Tasmania, with a passion for shedding light on pressing food and environmental issues. With over a decade of experience in the field, Michael has dedicated himself to creating impactful films that provoke thought and inspire action.
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Michael's expertise in sound recording and filmmaking is extensive. He has worked on projects both internationally and for renowned institutions such as the BBC in London and the ABC Tasmania. This wealth of experience has honed his ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Producer - Kirsten Bacon
Producer - Kirsten Bacon
Producer - Kirsten Bacon
Kirsten Bacon is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, stemming from her upbringing on the stunning Huon Island in Tasmania. Raised by parents who fought fervently to preserve the region's natural beauty from industrial exploitation, Kirsten developed a deep-rooted commitment to protecting the environment.
With over 40 years of experience in addressing food-related issues,
Kirsten's journey as a film producer is intertwined with her lifelong dedication to environmental advocacy. Through her work, she strives to raise awareness and catalyze action towards a more sustainable and ethical approach to food production.
TestImonials about Poros Stands - Documentary by Lowcoau
Dr. Bob Brown, Former Australian Senator
Miriam Margolyes OBE, BAFTA-winning actress
Miriam Margolyes OBE, BAFTA-winning actress
Environmentalist and Greens leader
"The fish farm corporations are invading and suffocating marine ecosystems around the globe. Tragic Tasmania. Poor Poros. But as more people get to see their destruction, we will drive these marauders back out of our oceans."
Miriam Margolyes OBE, BAFTA-winning actress
Miriam Margolyes OBE, BAFTA-winning actress
Miriam Margolyes OBE, BAFTA-winning actress
Mrs Mingott in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence, Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series
“Just don't eat the fish. It is ruining the environment. It's greed! Communities don't want it! Just STOP IT!"
Richard Flanagan, Author
Miriam Margolyes OBE, BAFTA-winning actress
Peter George, President of NOFF
Booker Prize winner and author of Toxic: The Rotting Underbelly of the Tasmanian Salmon Industry
"My heart goes out to the people of Poros. Their fight is the same battle being fought against fish farming corporations the world over, from their island to mine of Tasmania, between truth and lies, between wonder and horror, between beauty and money. They have their money but we have our love for our seas and for each other. And with that, and because of that, we shall win."
Peter George, President of NOFF
Peter George, President of NOFF
Peter George, President of NOFF
President of Neighbours of Fish Farms, Tasmania, and ex-ABC Journalist
"Resistance starts when communities refuse to be intimidated into silence. From Tasmania to Poros, our strength lies with the individuals who fight collectively to preserve their cherished natural heritage in the face of corporate greed."
Essie Davis, Actor
Peter George, President of NOFF
Essie Davis, Actor
Actor & Activist, Tasmania
“One of the world's most important films of 2024. A must-see film! We cannot let this keep happening. Communities must be protected. The machinery from fish farms operates probably 24 hours a day, outside our home. It’s like having a huge semi trailer parked, idling, beside your bedroom window. People are frightened of standing up, but we as a community have to come together because individuals are being ignored and small groups are being ignored. What was so important to me as a child has now been taken away from my children.”