Private Project

Ocean Super Predators

We are only on the fringes of understanding how marine mammals hunt. We know they develop methods that are surprisingly sophisticated, and that leave scientists in awe with each new discovery. How do animals of the same species come up with such astoundingly unique methods to find and kill their prey?

A unique combination of documentary, technology, science and adventure, this blue-chip one-off sets out to unveil a wealth of mind-blowing, brilliant strategies used by marine animals to hunt and survive in an aquatic universe.

Thanks to cutting-edge technology, drones and a combination of different viewpoints, from the humpback whale in Alaska’s Glacier Bay to the Patagonian orcas, this film brings us previously unseen perspectives of the genius behind these great deep-sea hunters.

  • Jérôme Julienne
    Director
    "Aliens of the Deep", "Dubaï, the Biggest Shark collection", "Operation Aquapolis"...
  • John Jackson
    Director
    "Aliens of the Deep", "Hurricane, the Anatomy", "Dubaï, the Biggest Shark collection", "Operation Aquapolis"...
  • Jérôme Julienne
    Writer
  • John Jackson
    Writer
  • Valérie Abita
    Producer
    "Prehistoric Worlds", "The Weather: the Race to Forecast", "The Secret life of Lakes"...
  • Manuel Catteau
    Producer
    "The Frozen Kingdom of the Snow Leopard", "The Kill", "Hitler Youth", "Korea: the Never-ending War"...
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Les super-prédateurs des mers
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Nature, Wildlife, Animals
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 1, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina, Namibia, Norway, South Africa, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • ZED
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Jérôme Julienne, John Jackson

Jérôme Julienne is a writer-director who specializes in marine and underwater films. After studying cinema, he joined Jacques Cousteau’s crew as an underwater cameraman and assistant director on 14 films. Then he worked as a screenwriter and director for Canal+ on the "Dans la Nature" and "Aqua" series. Since then, he has written around 50 programs and directed more than 25 international films for leading French broadcasters in coproduction with Discovery, PBS, and Radio Canada. His most recent films include "Aliens of the Deep Sea" (52’ France 3 Thalassa, Canal D Canada) and "Vacarme en haute mer" (52’ France 2). Along with Andy Byatt and John Jackson, he co-wrote the 3x52’ 3D series "Hurricane, The Anatomy" (ARTE/3net). He recently wrote and directed "Conversations with Dolphins" (65’ France 3 Thalassa – CBC Canada “Nature of Things”), and "Cuba, Paradise on the Brink" (2x52’ ARTE).

John Jackson studied filmmaking at the Brooke Institute in Santa Barbara, California, where he was recruited by the American arm of The Cousteau Society. Over the course of multiple expeditions, he was head cameraman for the Cousteau team, and over 12 years made 25 films. Since then, he has regularly worked as cameraman and director for the BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery, along with the major French channels, making scientific, historical, maritime, and extreme adventure films. He has just finished filming and codirecting the 3x52 3D series "Hurricane, The Anatomy" for ARTE and 3D Net, and recently completed "Conversations with Dolphins" (65’ France 3 Thalassa), and "Cuba, Paradise on the Brink" (2x52’ ARTE).

Add Director Biography