Private Project

The Channels on the East Side of Gaafu Atoll

In March 2014, the film maker crew ‘Behind the Mask’ went on a dive trip to the East Side of Gaafu Atoll, Southern Maldives. The travel and wild life documentary ‘The Channels on the East Side of Gaafu Atoll’ tells about their trip, about underwater videographing, and especially about the beauty of the underwater world of the channels of the atoll, not just the home of all kind of reef fishes, sea turtles and sharks, but also a big playground, on which you can discover endless new things. And on this playground, you are able to fly, not just in your dreams.

  • Behind the Mask
    Director
  • Florian Fischer
    Director
  • Behind the Mask
    Writer
  • Florian Fischer
    Writer
  • Behind the Mask
    Producer
  • Michael Kugler
    Producer
  • Florian Fischer
    Producer
  • Michael Kugler
    Key Cast
  • Florian Fischer
    Key Cast
  • Florian Niethammer
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Erich Ritter
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Other
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 30, 2014
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Maldives
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Finisterra Arrábida Film Festival
    Sesimbra, Portugal
    May 7, 2015
    3rd place categorie: Diving
Director Biography - Behind the Mask, Florian Fischer

'Behind the Mask' was founded in March 2014. Members of the young German based film makers crew are:
Florian Fischer
Michael Kugler
Christian Back
Florian Niethammer

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Director Statement

'Behind the Mask' is a project about passion for nature. We love to dive, fly and shoot. Along the way we observe, listen and document. The results are published as films, pictures and reports.
As soon as we are on a trip we feel like little kids playing outside, discovering something new under each stone. With new media at hand and a long builded up expertise in creating appealing media, 'Behind the Mask' we find a healthy balance in our lives.
We always tell our honest thoughts in whatever we publish.
We want to be part of the global network of creative nature enthusiasts trying to push our own limitations a bit further every time.
We intent to be polite, entertaining and transparent in our actions.
We believe that by telling our stories we can shine a light on the beauty of nature.

More about us on www.behind-the-mask.com