George & the Whales

A documentary portrait of a Tongan whale-watching guide called George, and of the humpback whales that spend their summers in the warm waters around the islands of Vava'u.

We wanted to make a film that reflects on the content tranquility that a connection with the ocean and some of its largest inhabitants can bring. The environment and its protection shouldn't be political.

Director & editor: Nessim Stevenson
Underwater & aerial cinematography: Karim Iliya
Produced by: Kogia & What Took You So Long?
Score: Julia Sabra & Fadi Tabbal - Tunefork
Whale-song recordings: Roger Payne - Ocean Alliance