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From Rescue to Release...

Step inside the dramatic world of sea turtle conservation as this brief documentary takes you behind closed doors at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Watch dedicated teams race against time to rescue endangered sea turtles, nurture them back to health, and experience the triumph of releasing these majestic creatures back into the wild.

  • Chris Stanford
    Director
  • Chris Stanford
    Producer
  • Lance Adams
    Key Cast
    "Director of Veterinary Services"
  • Brittany Stevens
    Key Cast
    "Staff Veterinarian"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 19, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Chris Stanford

When nine-year old Chris Stanford joined other fans before the stage of a Ricky Skaggs concert at the Grand Old Opery, no one knew it was a foreshadowing of his future. While wanting to capture the moment with his birthday gift camera, it was Chris who was instantly captivated. As he snapped photo after photo he instinctively knew he was recording not just a special moment in time, but the spirit of the moment itself. That feeling still resonates and is the cornerstone of his work today.

A product of the Deep South with a passion for playing loud guitars and sports, the first question Chris asks anyone is “Where are you from?” Raised on tales of generations past and a world he wasn’t yet able to explore, he developed an early affinity for storytelling. His love of hearing others’ stories and telling his own shaped him more than anything as an artist and led to him carving out a successful career in portraiture and as a photojournalist. With a focus on musicians, artists, athletes and celebrities, his work with A-listers and Fortune 500 companies has been featured in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Time and Sports Illustrated.

He made a seamless transition into motion in 2009, directing commercials and videos for clients including Ford, Google, Adidas and Pepsi. Combining an unwavering commitment to storytelling with his impeccable visual taste and contemporary, hip style, Chris captures stunning images that transport viewers through the looking glass and into heightened sensory experiences.

Chris lives with his family in Los Angeles.

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