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Open Season

Nestled in the Windward islands lies the island of Grenada, home to one of the most endangered species on the planet, the hawksbill sea turtle.

Open Season is a Grenadian documentary film that tells the story of a unique and dedicated team of researchers and fishermen working to understand and protect Grenada’s last remaining sea turtles in the face of one of the world’s longest open hunting seasons for sea turtles.

Open Season was filmed exclusively in Grenada.

  • Nicolas Winkler
    Director
  • Nicolas Winkler
    Writer
  • Hannah Harrison
    Writer
  • Roxanna John
    Writer
  • Nicolas Winkler
    Producer
  • Kate Charles
    Key Cast
  • Benson Nicholas
    Key Cast
  • Kenrith Carter
    Key Cast
  • Dexton Gordon
    Key Cast
  • Roxanna John
    Narration
  • Nicholas Staples
    Colourist
  • Heartstring Productions
    Sound Design and Music Supervision
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Ocean conservation, sea turtles, Caribbean
  • Runtime:
    45 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Grenada
  • Country of Filming:
    Grenada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 12°N, 61°W Film Festival

    Grenada
    October 24, 2024
  • Wildlife Conservation Film Festival

    Mexico
    October 24, 2024
Director Biography - Nicolas Winkler

Nicolas Winkler is a Grenadian freelance photographer / filmmaker based in Halifax, Canada specializing in conservation and scientific storytelling visuals for the research, academic, non-profit and film sectors. He is interested in underwater themes and the intersection between people and ocean, drawing from his influences as a marine biologist and social scientist.

An accomplished aquanaut, Nicolas discovered his passion for the ocean at a young age in Grenada. He has over 25 years of experience as a competitive freediver (Grenada), recreational scuba and technical rebreather diver and has spent more than 20 years diving the islands to the north of Grenada.

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Director Statement

Open Season was filmed in collaboration with Ocean Spirits, the fishermen of Sauteurs and wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Kenrith Carter. It is narrated by Grenadian, Roxanna John.