Voices for the tongass [Advocacy | short film series]

“Voices for the Tongass” is a short film series produced for Audubon Alaska. The series features the work and perspectives of prominent Alaskans, who are opposed to the removal of protections for the Tongass National Forest.  Follow the Tribal President of Kake, Joel Jackson, as he travels across the country and advocates for the protection of the ancient rainforest. Join logger, Gordon Chew as he restores a second-growth forest. Learn from legendary Southeast Alaskan fish artist, Ray Troll, as he connects the political battles of today to a much bigger picture of why our remaining ancient forests must be protected.

Client - Audubon Alaska

Additional Funding - Peak Design & Patagonia

Producer - Elsa Sebastian

Director, Camera & Edit - Colin Arisman

Additional Footage - Gleb Mikhalev, Ben Hamilton, Ryan Cortes  & Pacific Wild

Audio Post - Carlos Hernández

Music Courtesy of - Marmoset