The Great Atchafalaya Basin

Efforts to save the Atchafalaya Basin are highlighted with stunning visuals of the largest wetland and swamp in the United States. Located in south central Louisiana, it is a combination of wetlands and river delta area where the Atchafalaya River and the Gulf of Mexico converge.

  • Mark Knight
    Director
    WATER, Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), Solaz Resort, Los Cabos, St. Regis Punta Mita, Mexico
  • Mark Knight
    Writer
  • Jim Wilmer
    Producer
    WATER, Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), Solaz Resort, Los Cabos, St. Regis Punta Mita, Mexico
  • Jodi Meche
    Key Cast
  • Dean Wilson
    Key Cast
  • Andy Littlewood
    Original musci score
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Environmental
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    22,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mark Knight

A 25 year veteran of the travel and hospitality industries, Mark Knight is the co-founder of The Window Channel Network. His photography, video and virtual reality projects have garnered numerous awards and been featured in magazines, books and television. Mark lives in Ouray, Colorado.

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Director Statement

Despite being the most important habitat for migratory birds in the Northern Hemisphere, one of the most productive wetlands in the world, and the last of its kind in North America, the Atchafalaya Basin is under siege. The Atchafalaya Basin faces threats from all fronts, including unsustainable and illegal cypress logging, increased sedimentation, privatization of public waters, illegal development, and lack of enforcement of environmental laws.