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"Pindito 2006"
(2006)

This updated production depicts diving in the biodiversity bulls-eye of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Access this amazing region of Indonesia from Pindito a 42 meter, 245 ton Phinisi schooner built by Edi Frommenwiler in 1992. Pindito boasts a skilled crew of 20 including the dive masters with decades of experience operating in the region.

"Watershed Wonders"
(2005)

An educational program produced in association with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation. Watershed Wonders follows water as it flows from mountains to the sea. Dr Marcus Ericksen guides the students to understand what happens to water quality as it flows through communities and salt marshes. Watershed Wonders is formatted to California curriculum for jr and senior high schools. Watershed Wonders is distributed free of charge thanks to a grant from the American Honda Foundation.

"Yap:'Be Prepared for Anything!'"
(2005)

Yap Divers and the Manta Ray Bay Hotel have developed an outstanding Manta Ray diving experience unlike anywhere else in the world. Here resident manta rays congregate at their favorite sites, the Goofnuw and Mi'l channels. But there’s more underwater in Yap than “guaranteed” mantas. Yap has excellent mandarine fish sites, macro subjects, and a thrilling shark experience. The lush island of Yap is steeped in history and mystifying lore like huge stone money banks. Ancient Yapese traditions are still taught to all children, since the islanders are determined to ensure that their culture does not succumb to western civilization.

"Studying Plastic Debris from Pacific Pyre"
(2005)

How do you process a trawl sample and get accurate scientific results? Since there is so much plastic debris pollution in Americas waterways, this program shows how to work-up a trawl sample in the laboratory. Produced in association with the Algalita marine Research Foundation, the program follows a step by step procedure to “work-up” scientific samples. Dr Marcus Eriksen indoctrinates the viewers not only how to be efficient in the laboratory, but how to reflect on the very nature of science.

"Pindito"
(2004)

Travel to the bio-diverse seas of Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Archipelago with Pindito Captain Edi Frommenweiler, a 15 year dive-veteran of this key region. Raja Ampat is known as the epicenter for marine bio-diversity in the entire world ocean. The program follows Captain Edi, a skilled cinematographer, as he captures the heart of the region with his camera. Cave diving, and revealing marine life species new to western science is the focus of this program.

"Best of Both Worlds"
(2004)

Eco Divers operates two, land based dive resorts in N Sulawesi, Indonesia. Kungkungan Bay Resort has been recognized as the world’s best destination for “critter diving” and has long been popular with photographers seeking the best in macro subjects. Tasik Ria Resort is located nearby and specializes in diving the Bunaken marine reserve near Manado which has wall diving and thriving reefs. Visitors can select their ideal dive environment or experience the “Best of Both Worlds” and split their holiday between the two resorts. The program captures the excitement of both locations.

"Adventure Komodo"
©2003
(6 minutes) see preview

Cruise to the Raja Ampat Islands in Irian Jaya, thought to be the richest marine habitat in the world. See the Komodo Dragon in its natural habitat and dive remote atolls aboard the luxurious Adventure Komodo with its Cordon Blue chef and wine cellar.

"Dive Asia Pacific 2003"
see preview

Dive Asia Pacific 2003 captures the Pelagian experience, a live-aboard dive vessel. This 115 foot well appointed yacht is one of the most luxurious in the South Pacific with a long history of exquisite diving in remote atolls.

"Our Synthetic Sea"
©2002 ORV/Alguita / BMP
(22 minutes)

Our Synthetic Sea is an expansion the 9-minute Synthetic Sea program that includes the California coast and watershed. The Pacific Gyre region is revisited with divers equipped with underwater video cameras to document the mid-ocean pelagic sea creatures and how some are infested with plastic particles. In addition, the film also documents plastic fragments ingested by fledgling Albatross in Hawaii’s remote Coral Reserve, a formerly pristine region now heavily contaminated with plastic debris.

"Behemoths of Catalina"
©2002 BMP / AMRF
(6 minutes)

Giant Black Sea Bass (Stereolepis gigas) have made a recovery after being protected in California waters. The result has been the re-establishment of the giant fish in known locations, providing an opportunity for divers to experience, up close these gentle giants. Filmed by Bill Macdonald, and produced as a BMP donation to the educational outreach of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation.

"Synthetic Sea: Plastic in the Open Ocean"
(March 2001) see preview

In the open ocean, graceful dolphins glide beneath the surface in pursuit of fish, their primary food. Many of these fish feed on minute prolific creatures called zoo-plankton. Nowadays, zoo-plankton share the surface waters with ever increasing numbers of tiny plastic particles. This is a problem since fish, birds, and whales are consuming plastic in addition to plankton. Petroleum based plastics are non-biodegradable and most float near the surface. Any plastic entering the ocean remains there, continually breaking into smaller and smaller pieces until it becomes ingested or is deposited as a grain of synthetic sand on a distant shore. The Algalita Marine Research Foundation is conducting open ocean experiments to quantify and study this global environmental dilemma. SYNTHETIC SEA is a short film depicting the essence of this marine pollution research.
Contact:
Captain Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation,
345 Bayshore Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 439-4545
landnsea@ix.netcom.com

Centuries ago, intrepid European explorers discovered the many islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Here an innocent people live an idyllic lifestyle on untold thousands of palm rimmed islands. Each culture was blessed with bountiful resources, presenting a compelling image that came to define paradise. Despite the devastating impact of WW II, much of the original South Pacific charm has survived to this day, tucked away in remote, isolated atolls. From February 2002, the luxury dive yacht Pelagian will undertake a year-long series of two and three week trips, exploring the far horizons in Micronesia and Melanesia. The Voyage of Discovery 2002 program "connects the dots" depicting this future voyage as it travels from one point on the chart to another. The seldom dived reefs and their aquatic inhabitants are highlighted. The adventure begins in the farthest reaches of Palau with guide Tim Rock, then sails to YAP, Chuuk, and into the Solomons, Bougainville, and Papua New Guinea. The secluded atolls Pelagian will visit during the 2002 Voyage of Discovery offer one-of-a-kind diving opportunities and the ultimate dive experience.
Contact: info@dive-asiapacific.com

The program depicts live-aboard diving in Indonesia, Thailand, Burma and more. Dive Asia Pacific (DAP) specializes in high quality, long range live-aboard trips to a variety of destinations in the Asia Pacific region. DAP owns and operates the MV Sai Mai and has offered trips throughout the Andaman Sea for over a dozen years. Now with the 115 foot motor yacht Pelagian added to the fleet,Dive Asia Pacific offers first rate diving in Indonesia, New Guinea, Burma, The Solomons, and Bougainville. From whale sharks to mating cuttlefish, the stars of this program are undersea creatures.
Contact: info@dive-asiapacific.com

Witness the incredible marine creatures of the Lembeh Straits, a narrow strip of ocean in northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia in a region of majestic volcanoes. Here the undersea creatures are uniquely strange. In fact, the Lembeh Straits reefs are housing a marine life menagerie. Uncommon creatures seem to be everywhere: seahorses, pygmy seahorses, flying gunnards, frog fish, mimic octopus, razor fish, dragon fish, devil fish, wonderpus, flamboyant cuttlefish, rabbit fish, star gazers, snake eels, and a host of exotic venomous fishes that specialize in camouflage.
Contact: info@kungkungan.com

Kungkungan Bay Resort is located on the leeward coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Just a few miles north of the port Bitung. Jungle and sea meet on the shores of a beautiful black sand beach at Kungkungan Bay resort. Kungkungan Bay resort is a diver's dream. Fantastic diving, gorgeous surroundings, great food, inspiring company, and deluxe accommodations add up to an unparalleled destination. The adventure begins in a few inches of water, only a few steps in front of the resort.
Contact: info@kungkungan.com

A new series hosted by Jean-Michel Cousteau; 13 half hour episodes documenting the human ocean relationship. Episodes include : Oceanography; Undersea Habitats; A History of Diving; Specialty Diving; Submersibles; Photographers of the Sea; Guardians of the Sea; more.(as producer, cinematographer, and editor) distributed by Discovery International and UNAPIX., produced for Burrud Productions.

Seven individual one-hour specials hosted by Jay Robinson. Beyond Bizarre episodes are documentaries depicting the unusual in human behavior, natural history, and natural phenomena. One of the most popular series in the history of The Discovery Channel (broadcast audience averages 3 million viewers) Episodes include: Pentecostal serpent handlers, modern mummification, cave diving, ocean phenomena, performance artists, shamans, forensic investigators, and contemporary vampires. Macdonald was producer, director of photography, researcher, and editor for the Beyond Bizarre series. Produced for Burrud Productions.

Hosted by Robert Culp, depicts the human-shark relationship including attacks. Explores swimming with and defending the world's most feared aquatic predator. From research to seeking out the elusive Basking sharks, this one hour program has been part of the popular Shark Week on The Discovery Channel. Macdonald was producer, director of photography, researcher,and editor for this Burrud Productions special.

Hosted by Lonnie Anderson, a one hour special, explores the subject of sea mammals and their welfare. From whale and manatee rescues and rehabilitation, to human-dolphin swim programs, this program has been an educational favorite for over seven years of broadcast on the Discovery Channel. Bill Macdonald was producer, researcher and director of photography.

A theatrical fine art cultural anthropology film directed by Bill Macdonald. Forbidden Photographs takes viewers on an eye-opening journey through American subcultures and their fascinating rites and rituals. The film focuses on award winning San Francisco photographer and anthropologist Charles Gatewood, who has spent over 40 years researching, documenting, and authoring books about the American underground. Forbidden Photographs puts the extreme subject matter in perspective as the screen explodes with Gatewood’s pioneering work.
Reviewed by Film Threat, The Hollywood Reporter, and the New York Times.
For details, please visit www.forbiddenphotographs.com.



	Productions by Bill Macdonald "Pindito 2006" (2006) This updated production depicts diving in the biodiversity bulls-eye of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Access this amazing region of Indonesia from Pindito a 42 meter, 245 ton Phinisi schooner built by Edi Frommenwiler in 1992. Pindito boasts a skilled crew of 20 including the dive masters with decades of experience operating in the region. "Watershed Wonders" (2005) An educational program produced in association with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation. Watershed Wonders follows water as it flows from mountains to the sea. Dr Marcus Ericksen guides the students to understand what happens to water quality as it flows through communities and salt marshes. Watershed Wonders is formatted to California curriculum for jr and senior high schools. Watershed Wonders is distributed free of charge thanks to a grant from the American Honda Foundation. "Yap:'Be Prepared for Anything!'" (2005) Yap Divers and the Manta Ray Bay Hotel have developed an outstanding Manta Ray diving experience unlike anywhere else in the world. Here resident manta rays congregate at their favorite sites, the Goofnuw and Mi'l channels. But there’s more underwater in Yap than “guaranteed” mantas. Yap has excellent mandarine fish sites, macro subjects, and a thrilling shark experience. The lush island of Yap is steeped in history and mystifying lore like huge stone money banks. Ancient Yapese traditions are still taught to all children, since the islanders are determined to ensure that their culture does not succumb to western civilization. "Studying Plastic Debris from Pacific Pyre" (2005) How do you process a trawl sample and get accurate scientific results? Since there is so much plastic debris pollution in Americas waterways, this program shows how to work-up a trawl sample in the laboratory. Produced in association with the Algalita marine Research Foundation, the program follows a step by step procedure to “work-up” scientific samples. Dr Marcus Eriksen indoctrinates the viewers not only how to be efficient in the laboratory, but how to reflect on the very nature of science. "Pindito" (2004) Travel to the bio-diverse seas of Indonesia’s Raja Ampat Archipelago with Pindito Captain Edi Frommenweiler, a 15 year dive-veteran of this key region. Raja Ampat is known as the epicenter for marine bio-diversity in the entire world ocean. The program follows Captain Edi, a skilled cinematographer, as he captures the heart of the region with his camera. Cave diving, and revealing marine life species new to western science is the focus of this program. "Best of Both Worlds" (2004) Eco Divers operates two, land based dive resorts in N Sulawesi, Indonesia. Kungkungan Bay Resort has been recognized as the world’s best destination for “critter diving” and has long been popular with photographers seeking the best in macro subjects. Tasik Ria Resort is located nearby and specializes in diving the Bunaken marine reserve near Manado which has wall diving and thriving reefs. Visitors can select their ideal dive environment or experience the “Best of Both Worlds” and split their holiday between the two resorts. The program captures the excitement of both locations. "Adventure Komodo" ©2003 (6 minutes) see preview Cruise to the Raja Ampat Islands in Irian Jaya, thought to be the richest marine habitat in the world. See the Komodo Dragon in its natural habitat and dive remote atolls aboard the luxurious Adventure Komodo with its Cordon Blue chef and wine cellar. "Dive Asia Pacific 2003" see preview Dive Asia Pacific 2003 captures the Pelagian experience, a live-aboard dive vessel. This 115 foot well appointed yacht is one of the most luxurious in the South Pacific with a long history of exquisite diving in remote atolls. "Our Synthetic Sea" ©2002 ORV/Alguita / BMP (22 minutes) Our Synthetic Sea is an expansion the 9-minute Synthetic Sea program that includes the California coast and watershed. The Pacific Gyre region is revisited with divers equipped with underwater video cameras to document the mid-ocean pelagic sea creatures and how some are infested with plastic particles. In addition, the film also documents plastic fragments ingested by fledgling Albatross in Hawaii’s remote Coral Reserve, a formerly pristine region now heavily contaminated with plastic debris. "Behemoths of Catalina" ©2002 BMP / AMRF (6 minutes) Giant Black Sea Bass (Stereolepis gigas) have made a recovery after being protected in California waters. The result has been the re-establishment of the giant fish in known locations, providing an opportunity for divers to experience, up close these gentle giants. Filmed by Bill Macdonald, and produced as a BMP donation to the educational outreach of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation. "Synthetic Sea: Plastic in the Open Ocean" (March 2001) see preview In the open ocean, graceful dolphins glide beneath the surface in pursuit of fish, their primary food. Many of these fish feed on minute prolific creatures called zoo-plankton. Nowadays, zoo-plankton share the surface waters with ever increasing numbers of tiny plastic particles. This is a problem since fish, birds, and whales are consuming plastic in addition to plankton. Petroleum based plastics are non-biodegradable and most float near the surface. Any plastic entering the ocean remains there, continually breaking into smaller and smaller pieces until it becomes ingested or is deposited as a grain of synthetic sand on a distant shore. The Algalita Marine Research Foundation is conducting open ocean experiments to quantify and study this global environmental dilemma. SYNTHETIC SEA is a short film depicting the essence of this marine pollution research. Contact: Captain Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation, 345 Bayshore Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 439-4545 landnsea@ix.netcom.com "Pelagian's Voyage of Discovery 2002" (January 2001) see preview Centuries ago, intrepid European explorers discovered the many islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Here an innocent people live an idyllic lifestyle on untold thousands of palm rimmed islands. Each culture was blessed with bountiful resources, presenting a compelling image that came to define paradise. Despite the devastating impact of WW II, much of the original South Pacific charm has survived to this day, tucked away in remote, isolated atolls. From February 2002, the luxury dive yacht Pelagian will undertake a year-long series of two and three week trips, exploring the far horizons in Micronesia and Melanesia. The Voyage of Discovery 2002 program "connects the dots" depicting this future voyage as it travels from one point on the chart to another. The seldom dived reefs and their aquatic inhabitants are highlighted. The adventure begins in the farthest reaches of Palau with guide Tim Rock, then sails to YAP, Chuuk, and into the Solomons, Bougainville, and Papua New Guinea. The secluded atolls Pelagian will visit during the 2002 Voyage of Discovery offer one-of-a-kind diving opportunities and the ultimate dive experience. Contact: info@dive-asiapacific.com "Dive Asia Pacific" (January 2000) The program depicts live-aboard diving in Indonesia, Thailand, Burma and more. Dive Asia Pacific (DAP) specializes in high quality, long range live-aboard trips to a variety of destinations in the Asia Pacific region. DAP owns and operates the MV Sai Mai and has offered trips throughout the Andaman Sea for over a dozen years. Now with the 115 foot motor yacht Pelagian added to the fleet,Dive Asia Pacific offers first rate diving in Indonesia, New Guinea, Burma, The Solomons, and Bougainville. From whale sharks to mating cuttlefish, the stars of this program are undersea creatures. Contact: info@dive-asiapacific.com "The Bizarre Denizens of the Lembeh Straits" (January 2000) see preview Witness the incredible marine creatures of the Lembeh Straits, a narrow strip of ocean in northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia in a region of majestic volcanoes. Here the undersea creatures are uniquely strange. In fact, the Lembeh Straits reefs are housing a marine life menagerie. Uncommon creatures seem to be everywhere: seahorses, pygmy seahorses, flying gunnards, frog fish, mimic octopus, razor fish, dragon fish, devil fish, wonderpus, flamboyant cuttlefish, rabbit fish, star gazers, snake eels, and a host of exotic venomous fishes that specialize in camouflage. Contact: info@kungkungan.com "Fine Diving on the Beach at Tanauk Rusa" Kunkungan Bay Resort (January 1999) Kungkungan Bay Resort is located on the leeward coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Just a few miles north of the port Bitung. Jungle and sea meet on the shores of a beautiful black sand beach at Kungkungan Bay resort. Kungkungan Bay resort is a diver's dream. Fantastic diving, gorgeous surroundings, great food, inspiring company, and deluxe accommodations add up to an unparalleled destination. The adventure begins in a few inches of water, only a few steps in front of the resort. Contact: info@kungkungan.com "Stories of the Sea" (1996-1997) A new series hosted by Jean-Michel Cousteau; 13 half hour episodes documenting the human ocean relationship. Episodes include : Oceanography; Undersea Habitats; A History of Diving; Specialty Diving; Submersibles; Photographers of the Sea; Guardians of the Sea; more.(as producer, cinematographer, and editor) distributed by Discovery International and UNAPIX., produced for Burrud Productions. "Beyond Bizarre" (1994 - 1998) Seven individual one-hour specials hosted by Jay Robinson. Beyond Bizarre episodes are documentaries depicting the unusual in human behavior, natural history, and natural phenomena. One of the most popular series in the history of The Discovery Channel (broadcast audience averages 3 million viewers) Episodes include: Pentecostal serpent handlers, modern mummification, cave diving, ocean phenomena, performance artists, shamans, forensic investigators, and contemporary vampires. Macdonald was producer, director of photography, researcher, and editor for the Beyond Bizarre series. Produced for Burrud Productions. "Shark! The Silent Savage" (1993) Hosted by Robert Culp, depicts the human-shark relationship including attacks. Explores swimming with and defending the world's most feared aquatic predator. From research to seeking out the elusive Basking sharks, this one hour program has been part of the popular Shark Week on The Discovery Channel. Macdonald was producer, director of photography, researcher,and editor for this Burrud Productions special. "Seals, Whales, and Dolphin Tales" (1992) Hosted by Lonnie Anderson, a one hour special, explores the subject of sea mammals and their welfare. From whale and manatee rescues and rehabilitation, to human-dolphin swim programs, this program has been an educational favorite for over seven years of broadcast on the Discovery Channel. Bill Macdonald was producer, researcher and director of photography. “Forbidden Photographs, the Life and Work of Charles Gatewood” ©2003 (90 minutes - Theaters) (52 minutes - TV) A theatrical fine art cultural anthropology film directed by Bill Macdonald. Forbidden Photographs takes viewers on an eye-opening journey through American subcultures and their fascinating rites and rituals. The film focuses on award winning San Francisco photographer and anthropologist Charles Gatewood, who has spent over 40 years researching, documenting, and authoring books about the American underground. Forbidden Photographs puts the extreme subject matter in perspective as the screen explodes with Gatewood’s pioneering work. Reviewed by Film Threat, The Hollywood Reporter, and the New York Times. For details, please visit www.forbiddenphotographs.com.
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