Filming for focus groups

We have recently worked filming for two very different focus groups

Ocean Rebellion – filming for focus groups

Ocean Rebellion

Two years ago the tanker Wakashio ran aground in Mauritius. Spilling toxic fuel oil that killed ocean life. Severely damaging the fragile reef system. Ocean Rebellion claim that shipping fuels are one of the industry’s dirtiest secrets

And it was a super pollutant – known as Frankenstein fuel – that exacerbated the Wakashio oil spill disaster. About 1,000 tonnes of fuel leaked into the water, sparking an ecological emergency.

Working with Ocean Rebellion we produced a film documenting the time frame leading up to this eco disaster.

Mauritius is home to world-renowned coral reefs, and popular with tourists. Unfortunately, the ship ran aground at Pointe d’Esny, a known sanctuary for rare wildlife. It’s an area that also contains wetlands designated as a site of international importance

In December 2021 the BBC reported that the captain and first officer had been found guilty of endangering safe navigation. Because the captain admitted to drinking during a birthday party onboard before the ship ran aground on 25 July 2020.

He also admitted giving orders to approach Mauritian waters. So that the crew could get phone reception to make calls to their families. Plus the investigation also found that the lookout officer had been allowed to stay at the birthday party. This meant that he could not ensure the safe navigation of the ship.

Wakashio – dolphin killed by oil spill

Moving from international to local issues. Because the second job filming for focus groups was for Protect Wheal Vor. 

This group are trying to prevent the  resumption of mining in West Cornwall.

The aims of the Group are:

• Firstly to stop the exploratory drilling becoming a full-scale mining operation.

• Secondly to ensure plans are in place to protect the environment at the end of mine life.

• Thirdly to provide an information and educational resource about the implications of mining.

• And to PROTECT WHEAL VOR for future generations.

We produced a thought provoking video for their website, which has already been widely viewed and shared.