Unmasking Monsters Below
Unmasking Monsters Below invites you on a path of shark discovery told through the eyes of the people spending their lives in the presence of the most misunderstood animals patrolling our oceans.
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Justin SagoDirectorHatchet Jack
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Justin SagoWriterHatchet Jack
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Justin SagoProducerHatchet Jack
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Ryan MathewsProducer
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Dan AuldProducer
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Kevin LapsleyProducerLimoCop, The Davissons, The Last One, Motorcycle to Mars
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Justin SagoKey Cast"Self"
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Joe AlvesKey Cast"Self"The Making of 'Jaws 3-D': Sharks Don't Die, The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', The Making of 'Jaws 2'
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Manny PuigKey Cast"Self"Jackass 3D, Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two
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Ryan MathewsKey Cast"Self"
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Michael DornellasKey Cast"Self"Shark Week - Laws of Jaws: Dangerous Waters, Shark Week - Mystery of the Black Demon Shark
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Chris CameronKey Cast"Self"
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Cassandra ScottKey Cast"Self"
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Cade SteurmerKey Cast"Self"
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Debbie SalamoneKey Cast"Self"
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Chris GilletteKey Cast"Self"Gator Boys (TV Series)
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Ryan MathewsDirector of Photography
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Michael DornellasUnderwater Director of PhotographyShark Week - Laws of Jaws: Dangerous Waters, Shark Week - Mystery of the Demon Shark
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Mickey SmithUnderwater Director of Photography
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Christopher MunyonSound EditorDisturbia, Chasing 3000, Battlefield Earth
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Kevin LapsleyColor CorrectionLimoCop, The Davissons, The Last One, Motorcycle to Mars
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Ryan MathewsVideo Editor
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Justin SagoVideo EditorHatchet Jack
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Project Type:Documentary, Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 28 minutes
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Row House CinemaPittsburgh, PA
United States
October 15, 2022
North American Premiere -
Atlantic City CineFestAtlantic City, NJ
United States
October 16, 2022
North American Festival Premiere
Best Director of Photography -
CARE AwardsParkersburg, WV
United States
November 5, 2022
Best Feature Documentary -
Central Florida CineFestOrlando, FL
United States
November 27, 2022
Best Cinematography -
Filmyway International Film FestivalMumbai
India
December 9, 2022
Southern Asia Premiere
Best Cinematography, Best Editing -
Central Florida Film FestivalMount Fora, FL
United States
January 20, 2023
Best Documentary Feature -
Burns Court CinemaSarasota, FL
United States
February 9, 2023
Florida Premiere
Justin Sago was born and raised in North Central West Virginia and relocated to Western Pennsylvania in 2003 to study film at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Justin’s past projects include Hatchet Jack and the travel/adventure mini-series, A Brug’s Life. In 2015, Justin moved to South Florida to dive into the world of sharks and film the animals that had fascinated him throughout his life. Unmasking Monsters Below is his latest project born out of his desire to learn as much as possible about the often-misunderstood animals of the deep. He currently resides in Sarasota, FL.
Unmasking Monsters Below has been an amazing journey of self-discovery along with learning about the issues sharks are facing and the importance of protecting them. I speak on behalf of everyone involved when I say the process has been challenging to say the least. We suffered loss of friends during the filming of the project as well as the extreme challenges of creating a documentary during Covid which turned the world upside down less than 1 year into our production. However, we persevered and are extremely honored to be considered for this amazing Film Festival. Thank you.