THE FILM
12-year-old scuba diver Ema sets on a quest to find out why corals around the globe are dying, but somehow in Hong Kong, they are more resilient.
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Young scuba diver Ema Poposka believes if people could see the beauty of the ocean and the corals, they would change their minds about sea protection. This inspired her to join Action for a Cause to produce a documentary film about Hong Kong corals.
Ema’s aim with the documentary film made by kids is to raise awareness about the uniqueness of Hong Kong corals, the need to start taking care of corals, and how we can do this in our everyday life.
This documentary short film (15 minutes) was made by a crew of 12-15-year-old students.
THE MISSION
I believe that storytelling is a way to develop empathy for the environment and give a voice to those who can’t speak for themselves.
My project is about protecting corals in Hong Kong, learning about their indispensable importance to all life on earth and addressing the threats they are facing. In order to do so, I have produced a documentary film including interviews with experts, and underwater footage showing the beauty of corals in Hong Kong.
My aim with this film is to raise awareness about the uniqueness of Hong Kong corals, the need to start taking care of them, and the steps we can all take in our everyday life to help corals survive in Hong Kong waters.
THE FACTS
We are the only planet with oceans, and they are indispensable for our survival.
However, many people are unaware of the importance of ocean creatures and how to protect them. This is because they don’t really see them every day. Sea creatures are just lunch or dinner or an ingredient in cosmetics. As a young scuba diver, I believe that if people could see the beauty of the ocean and the corals, they would change their minds about sea protection. This inspired me to produce a documentary film about Hong Kong corals.