We are delighted to announce that the HWHF-backed documentary “Defend the Deep” has been recognized for several awards this year, including:

  • Best Environmental at the Tokyo International Cinema Awards 2025
  • Best Documentary Short at the Boston Indie Film Festival 2025
  • Best Documentary Short at the Dallas Movie Fest in July 2025
  • Marine Sciences Award at the International Ocean Film Festival 2025
  • Official Selection at the International Ocean Film Festival 2025
  • Official Selection at the Korea International Ocean Film Festival 2025
  • Semi-Finalist at the Paris International Short Festival May 2025
  • Official Selection at the Cannes Arts Film Fest 2025
  • Ocean Life Documentary Award at the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival 2025

The award-winning documentary was directed by Richard Allen Charter and Liz Ruben.

The film can be viewed online on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaQMfOzJg_4&t=2s