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In Too Deep - The True Cost of Deep Sea Mining

As we unravel the mysteries of the deep ocean, we have also discovered the world's largest ecosystem is full of precious minerals. Now, the race to mine the deep sea is posing a serious threat to the last near pristine habitats on the planet. The clock is ticking to stop the largest industrial activity the ocean has ever faced in its tracks.

  • Maarten van Rouveroy
    Director
    Black Ice, Yubartas, Disappearing Penguins
  • Maarten van Rouveroy
    Producer
    Black Ice, Yubartas, Disappearing Penguins
  • Farah Obaidullah
    Producer
  • Diva Amon
    Key Cast
  • Farah Obaidullah
    Key Cast
  • Matthew Gianni
    Key Cast
  • Dan Laffoley
    Key Cast
  • Maureen Penjueli
    Key Cast
  • Claudia Becker
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 29, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Fiji, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Ekofilm
    Brno
    Czech Republic
    October 14, 2022
    Czech Republic premiere
    Grand Prize of the Festival
  • International Ocean Film Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    April 8, 2022
    North American premiere
    Official Selection
  • San Francisco Green Film Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    April 14, 2022
    Official Selection
  • S.O.F.A. Film Festival
    Larnaca
    Cyprus
    October 4, 2023
    Cyprus premiere
    Official Selection
  • Neum Underwater Film Festival
    Neum
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    August 20, 2022
    Bosnian premiere
    Quarter Finalist
  • Ecocine
    Saõ Paulo
    Brazil
    August 20, 2022
    Brazil Premiere
    Official Selection
  • On The Beach Film Festival
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    September 4, 2022
    Bulgarian premiere
    Best Director
  • Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam
    Rotterdam
    Netherlands
    October 6, 2022
    Dutch Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Festival International Nature Namur
    Namur
    Belgium
    October 20, 2022
    Belgian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Jackson Wild World Wildlife Day Showcase
    Jackson, Wyoming
    United States
    April 20, 2024
    Honourable Mention
Distribution Information
  • Noctiluca
    Distributor
    Country: Netherlands
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Maarten van Rouveroy

Maarten van Rouveroy is a documentary filmmaker. Having graduated in cinematography and marine biology, his main interests are the natural world, the environment, human rights and other global political issues.

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Director Statement

The deep ocean may be out of mind for most people but it should certainly not be out of mind. The world's largest ecosystem harbors some of the last near pristine habitats and is of crucial importance to the planet and our own survival on Earth. Now is the time to see sense and protect the deep sea from what could potentially become the largest industrial activity the ocean has ever faced.