Visit Maldives CNN Travel
Branded documentary for Maldives Tourism, spotlighting marine conservationist Shaha Hashim's mission to protect the Maldives' coral reefs and marine ecosystem.
Visit Maldives CNN Travel with Shaha Hashim
For CNN Travel's Visit Maldives feature, we followed marine conservationist Shaha Hashim across the Maldives' island communities to capture her mission of protecting the archipelago's coral reefs. The film treats the ocean not as a backdrop but as a character in its own right—framing Hashim's relationship with the sea as one of home, dependence, and responsibility. Through intimate, observational camera work, the piece grounds a global conservation message in one woman's personal connection to the water she grew up in.
Production
Brand Maldives Tourism Department Agency CNN Create Production Company Vantage Pictures EP Zacharia Lorenz Director Martin Buzora Producer Martin Buzora CNN Create, Head of Production Dan Epstien
Camera
DOP Martin Buzora Camera Assistants Nuray Buzora
Casting
Talent Shaha Hashim
Post
Editor Martin Buzora