My Octopus Teacher: Crafting Her World
My Octopus Teacher takes viewers into the minds of two unlikely subjects: a curious human being in search of belonging and the ingenious cephalopod who allows him into her world. The Academy and Bafta award-winning documentary broke the mould for natural history filmmaking and showcased South Africa’s Great African Seaforest (a previoulsy unknown marine wonderland) to mass audiences for the first time.
In this presentation director Pippa Ehrlich and cinematographer Roger Horrocks present key sequences from the film and break down how they used cinematography to create a visceral experience of the Octopus’ world. They will also explain the intentionality and execution behind each scene: whether to showcase the behavioural marvels of the octopus and her predators, take the viewer deep inside Craig’s emotional experience or to bring the magic of the kelp forest to life.
with Q&A Session
- Duration 45 minutes
Date
- 22 Feb 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 15:00 - 15:45
Labels
- TalK
Location
Speakers
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Pippa EhrlichPippa Ehrlich is an Oscar and BAFTA-winning filmmaker and journalist specialising in conservation and human-nature storytelling. She co-directed My Octopus Teacher, directed My Mercury, and released Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey on Netflix in 2025. Her films have won over 20 awards, including the Wildscreen Golden Panda and Jackson Wild’s Grand Teton. A member of the Sea Change Project and advisor to Netflix Sustainability, Pippa combines filmmaking, journalism, and freediving to create immersive narratives that inspire global audiences and drive conservation action.
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Roger HorrocksRoger Horrocks is an underwater cinematographer best known for his work on My Octopus Teacher, Our Oceans and Blue Planet 2. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, his work has been recognised through numerous awards, including a BAFTA and Critics Choice Award for Best Documentary Cinematography. He is also the founder of The Ocean Footage Mastery Program, an online mentorship program that teaches the craft of ocean cinematography and how to monetize your creativity through the power of online leverage.
