Thursday, January 7, 2010

Filmmaker Q&A: Andy Brandy Casagrande IV, "Great White Shark Song"

The "Great White Shark Song" will be included in the Shark program of the 7th annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, on Saturday, February 6 at 10am.

What is your overall summary for the film?
The "Great White Shark Song" is a wildlife music video, in honor of the ocean's ultimate apex predator - the Great White Shark! The song is meant to inspire protection, conservation and expand research efforts surrounding Great White Sharks and all of the oceans fragile creatures. The song was written for adults and children alike and strives to give the Great White Sharks a voice for their survival in an increasingly dangerous world.


What was the most challenging part of creating the film?
Playing the guitar underwater with Great White Sharks swimming around me and not messing up the chords or the lyrics!


What do you want to impart on your film’s viewers?
"IF I WAS A GREAT WHITE SHARK - I WOULDN'T BITE YOU"

What was the most enjoyable part of creating the film?
Watching the reaction of the Great White Sharks while playing the guitar for them underwater and uncaged - priceless!

Who (or what) is your inspiration?
National Geographic Television and Great White Sharks.

What was the most memorable moment in creating the film?
When my "safety diver" decided that it was not safe to get outside of the cage and I decided to dive without him.

What message would you like to share with Festival goers?
"BE NICE TO STRANGERS & BE NICE TO SHARKS"


The full lineup for the 7th Annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is available now. Check it out and purchase your tickets today!

7th Annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
When:
February 3-7, 2010
Where: Theatre 39The Embarcadero and Beach Street, San Francisco
Info: http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/

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