Tracking Snow (I.W.F.F. Media Labs)  | Short Film  |  2018

Discover a novel way to studying elusive carnivores using snow! Researchers rely on finding snow tracks of animals like the charismatic lynx to estimate their distribution, which often leads to a lot of work without conclusive results. Join two scientists – Jessie and Tommy - as we learn how they re-purposed an old technique that may revolutionize how we study threatened species and manage our landscapes. Created during the 2018 IWFF Filmmaker Labs, this film highlights the importance of conservation through collaboration by bringing together the scientific minds of two distinct branches of The U.S. Forest Service.

Role: Co-Director, Co-Editor, Co-Camera Operator

Kieling’s Wild World, ZDF  |  Linear TV  |  2018

An hour-long episode of the presenter-led series, Kieling’s Wild World. During one segment, the presenter visits the Maldives to learn about the reef manta aggregations of Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay, cyclone feeding, and the links with the lunar cycle and south-west monsoon.

Role: Underwater & Drone Camera Operator, Fixer / Contributor Liaison

Last B-24, NOVA (PBS)  |  360VR Bonus Content for Linear TV  |  2019

For this hour-long TV production, the client wanted some bonus 360VR content to support the marketing and release. My Boxfish 360 rig was used by the tech divers during one of their dives down to the B-24 bomber.

Role: Underwater 360VR Kit Hire & Digital Imaging Technician

Blue Marine Foundation  |  360VR Film  |  2018

Dive with marine biologist Giulia Bernardi, as she shows you the underwater world of the Aeolian Islands, and the challenges threatening its future and the people that rely on it. From volcanic vents to vertical walls sinking into the blue, this immersive 360 film takes you on a dive around an aquatic paradise, with the people attempting to balance the needs of man with the preservation of the Aeolian seas. 

Role: Producer-Director, Underwater Camera Operator, Editor.

Manta Trust  |  360VR Film  |  2016

Join marine biologist Ana Sobral as she tells the story of her love of Santa Maria island, and her desire the save the elusive mobula rays that visit its underwater mountains. This immersive VR experience follows Ana above and below the waves, as she studies these animals and shows why they are worthy of global protection.

Role: Producer-Director, Underwater Camera Operator, Editor.

Manta Trust  |  Educational Film  |  2017

Part of a multimedia toolkit created for the Manta Trust's How to Swim with Manta Rays tourism initiative. This Code of Conduct film / PSA informs snorkelers, divers and tourism operators around the world about how to interact with manta rays during an excursion, whilst minimising their impact on the gentle giants they encounter. Available in English, Mandarin, Spanish, and several other languages.

Role: Producer-Director, Underwater Camera Operator, Editor.

Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society  |  Short Film Passion Project  |  2016

This short film tells the story of Danny Copeland, a scuba diver and conservationist, who traveled the world as the European Rolex Scholar to figure out his role in helping reconnect people with our oceans.

Role: Producer-Director, Underwater Camera Operator, Editor.

Netflix’s Chasing Coral  |  Feature-Length Documentary Film  |  2016

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. Divers, photographers and scientists set out on an ocean adventure to discover why the reefs are disappearing and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

Role: Field Producer & Underwater Manual Timelapse Camera Operator

Manta Trust & MMRP  |  Short Film Passion Project  |  2015

Lirar helps run the Maldivian Manta Ray Project. Together, the team strive to learn more about the reef manta rays that reside around the Maldives archipelago, including those that gather in huge numbers inside the famed Hanifaru Bay.

Role: Producer-Director, Underwater Camera Operator, Editor.