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Documentary Designed To Profile Alaska's Wild Salmon Omega 3 Advantage
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- Published 1 April 2008
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Colorado-based Tungsten Strategic has teamed with Kodiak, Alaska based film production and fisheries biologist consulting company KRD, and the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation to
produce a documentary that explores the 100 year old Alaska salmon
industry and the latest developments in recovering fish processing
byproducts to produce the world’s most naturally contaminant-free grade
of wild salmon-based omega-3 fish oil.
“The medical benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids in our diet is becoming much more widely recognized, particularly in the area of preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD),” said Bill Gillette, film producer and owner of Tungsten Strategic. “In February of this year, the American Heart Association upgraded their guidelines on the prevention of CVD in women, increasing the recommended intake of omega-3 to 3,000 mg at least twice per week – a 10 fold increase over their previous guidelines.” This documentary delves in to the Alaska salmon industry, highlighting the potential for supplying an ultra-high quality salmon oil for the ever expanding omega-3 salmon oil market. Consis- - tent with the mission of the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) to provide economic diversity for Alaska’s salmon fishing communities, this documentary explores the sustainable natural resource supported by the 30 year old salmon enhancement program that is managed and regulated by Alaska’s Department of Fish & Game. Inherently “pure and clean”, the wild strain Alaska salmon species harvested annually generates a byproduct from fish processing that historically has been dumped in the ocean as waste. With the exploding global demand for heart-healthy omega-3 essential fatty acid fish oil supplements, Alaska’s fishing industry must re-look at this practice as a potential value-add, providing a new revenue stream for an highly competitive market.
The film will feature several aspects of this issue with a focus in four (4) major areas: the Alaska salmon industry in general; the people who work to insure sustainable returns of wild Alaska salmon; omega-3 fish oils and their health benefits; and potential new markets for inherently contaminant-free omega-3s as a byproduct of the Alaska salmon industry. The 55-minute documentary film includes many interviews with individuals from throughout the 100 year old salmon industry as well as the new and growing nutraceutical market. Scored to a mix of Scandinavian orchestral sounds and an Alaskan eclectic soundtrack, this documentary is captured in wide-screen hi-definition film that does it’s very best to depict the awesome natural beauty of the Alaska back drop.
FEATURES
At approximately 1-hour in length, the film will be accessible to broadcast on a variety of channels such as PBS, History Channel, Discovery Channel, Sundance, and film festivals. In addition, it is our aim that the film will be used in educational settings and screened at international film festivals. With an added emphasis on education, this film will be presented to middle and high school programs to encourage youth to understand the relationship between the natural environment, nutrition, and their health.
FORMAT & STYLE
To capture the awesome natural beauty of shooting on location in Alaska, the project will be shot primarily in hi-definition 16:9 widescreen HDV 1080i video with some DVCAM for under-water sequences of salmon and their habitat. Alaska and locations in the Pacific Northwest will serve as the backdrop for this film. The interviews with scientists, fishery biologists and managers, omega-3 experts, and industry members will be based on an informative and educational style.
AUDIENCE
The film is targeted at the the general public with a focus on health, nutrition, and sustainable fisheries in their natural environment.
FUNDING
This documentary film project featuring sustainable wild Alaska salmon is funded through a grant supported by federal funding from NOAA Fisheries Marine Fisheries Service (a division of the Department of Commerce) under the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF). Developed by Tungsten Strategic (Fort Collins, CO), the grant was submitted to the PCSRF fund through Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF), a private, non-profit foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. The mission of the federally-funded Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) is “to sustain a healthy and biologically diverse wild salmon ecosystem and the human use of wild salmon in that ecosystem.” -
THE TEAM
Tungsten Strategic LLC
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado since 2001, Tungsten Strategic has been involved in cutting edge technology projects that range from developing medical products to high tech consumer electronics. Founder Bill Gillette initially took a personal interest in wild Alaska salmon at the prodding of his cardiologist, “...it is not an option, eat more salmon or die young!”. Gillette conceptualized the project, wrote the grant, secured the funding, and assembled a world class
film production team for this documentary.
Kodiak Resource Development
Based in Kodiak, Alaska, film production company Kodiak Resource Development was
founded in 2002 by David Kaplan, a fisheries biologist and documentary filmmaker. Before founding KRD, Kaplan was a Research Biologist who worked for Alaska Department of Fish & Game and also provides biological consulting for Alaskan wildlife and fisheries. Kaplan and his colleagues have produced a number of successful documentary films that address the importance of wildlife issues, sustainable fisheries, and Alaskan perspectives.
Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation
Based in Anchorage, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation is in its 30th year of serving the commercial fishing industry in Alaska. AFDF has a long track record of working with Federal and State fisheries management agencies, the fishing industry, and the scientific community to find ways to bring greater economic value and conservation to Alaskan fisheries. AFDF has conducted a diverse array of research projects, symposia, sponsorships, and events in support of all segments of the fishing industry, including harvesters, processors and the service sector.
Bill Gillette
Tungsten Strategic LLC
602 Langdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 376-3780
David Kaplan
Kodiak Resource Development &
Camera Q Productions
907-486-1711 Email: krd@ak.net
www.cameraq.com
www.kodiakrd.com
“The medical benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids in our diet is becoming much more widely recognized, particularly in the area of preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD),” said Bill Gillette, film producer and owner of Tungsten Strategic. “In February of this year, the American Heart Association upgraded their guidelines on the prevention of CVD in women, increasing the recommended intake of omega-3 to 3,000 mg at least twice per week – a 10 fold increase over their previous guidelines.” This documentary delves in to the Alaska salmon industry, highlighting the potential for supplying an ultra-high quality salmon oil for the ever expanding omega-3 salmon oil market. Consis- - tent with the mission of the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) to provide economic diversity for Alaska’s salmon fishing communities, this documentary explores the sustainable natural resource supported by the 30 year old salmon enhancement program that is managed and regulated by Alaska’s Department of Fish & Game. Inherently “pure and clean”, the wild strain Alaska salmon species harvested annually generates a byproduct from fish processing that historically has been dumped in the ocean as waste. With the exploding global demand for heart-healthy omega-3 essential fatty acid fish oil supplements, Alaska’s fishing industry must re-look at this practice as a potential value-add, providing a new revenue stream for an highly competitive market.
The film will feature several aspects of this issue with a focus in four (4) major areas: the Alaska salmon industry in general; the people who work to insure sustainable returns of wild Alaska salmon; omega-3 fish oils and their health benefits; and potential new markets for inherently contaminant-free omega-3s as a byproduct of the Alaska salmon industry. The 55-minute documentary film includes many interviews with individuals from throughout the 100 year old salmon industry as well as the new and growing nutraceutical market. Scored to a mix of Scandinavian orchestral sounds and an Alaskan eclectic soundtrack, this documentary is captured in wide-screen hi-definition film that does it’s very best to depict the awesome natural beauty of the Alaska back drop.
FEATURES
At approximately 1-hour in length, the film will be accessible to broadcast on a variety of channels such as PBS, History Channel, Discovery Channel, Sundance, and film festivals. In addition, it is our aim that the film will be used in educational settings and screened at international film festivals. With an added emphasis on education, this film will be presented to middle and high school programs to encourage youth to understand the relationship between the natural environment, nutrition, and their health.
FORMAT & STYLE
To capture the awesome natural beauty of shooting on location in Alaska, the project will be shot primarily in hi-definition 16:9 widescreen HDV 1080i video with some DVCAM for under-water sequences of salmon and their habitat. Alaska and locations in the Pacific Northwest will serve as the backdrop for this film. The interviews with scientists, fishery biologists and managers, omega-3 experts, and industry members will be based on an informative and educational style.
AUDIENCE
The film is targeted at the the general public with a focus on health, nutrition, and sustainable fisheries in their natural environment.
FUNDING
This documentary film project featuring sustainable wild Alaska salmon is funded through a grant supported by federal funding from NOAA Fisheries Marine Fisheries Service (a division of the Department of Commerce) under the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF). Developed by Tungsten Strategic (Fort Collins, CO), the grant was submitted to the PCSRF fund through Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF), a private, non-profit foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. The mission of the federally-funded Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) is “to sustain a healthy and biologically diverse wild salmon ecosystem and the human use of wild salmon in that ecosystem.” -
THE TEAM
Tungsten Strategic LLC
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado since 2001, Tungsten Strategic has been involved in cutting edge technology projects that range from developing medical products to high tech consumer electronics. Founder Bill Gillette initially took a personal interest in wild Alaska salmon at the prodding of his cardiologist, “...it is not an option, eat more salmon or die young!”. Gillette conceptualized the project, wrote the grant, secured the funding, and assembled a world class
film production team for this documentary.
Kodiak Resource Development
Based in Kodiak, Alaska, film production company Kodiak Resource Development was
founded in 2002 by David Kaplan, a fisheries biologist and documentary filmmaker. Before founding KRD, Kaplan was a Research Biologist who worked for Alaska Department of Fish & Game and also provides biological consulting for Alaskan wildlife and fisheries. Kaplan and his colleagues have produced a number of successful documentary films that address the importance of wildlife issues, sustainable fisheries, and Alaskan perspectives.
Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation
Based in Anchorage, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation is in its 30th year of serving the commercial fishing industry in Alaska. AFDF has a long track record of working with Federal and State fisheries management agencies, the fishing industry, and the scientific community to find ways to bring greater economic value and conservation to Alaskan fisheries. AFDF has conducted a diverse array of research projects, symposia, sponsorships, and events in support of all segments of the fishing industry, including harvesters, processors and the service sector.
Bill Gillette
Tungsten Strategic LLC
602 Langdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 376-3780
David Kaplan
Kodiak Resource Development &
Camera Q Productions
907-486-1711 Email: krd@ak.net
www.cameraq.com
www.kodiakrd.com
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