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Blending breathtaking visuals with a dynamic and timely message of sustainability, Nick Nanton, “America’s Biographer” and Astonish Entertainment in association with Abundance Studios present a cinematic exploration of how Guy Harvey transformed his artistic gift into a global movement for ocean awareness.
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24–time Emmy® Award-winning director and producer Nick Nanton—dubbed “America’s Biographer” by Larry King—along with Astonish Entertainment and Abundance Studios, will unveil the world festival premiere of Guy Harvey at the 40th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF). The film, an awe-inspiring cinematic portrait of world-renowned marine wildlife artist, scientist, conservationist, entrepreneur, and educator Dr. Guy Harvey, will screen Saturday, February 28 at 6:30 PM at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with cast and crew. The film has been selected to close out the prestigious film festival with a celebratory meet and greet event to take place immediately after the Q&A at the same location.
The Guy Harvey documentary explores how one man transformed his artistic gift into a
global movement for ocean awareness. From painting marlin and sharks in the Caribbean to launching the Guy Harvey Foundation, a non-profit that collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research, provide funding to affiliated researchers, and develop cutting-edge educational programs for educators, Dr. Harvey’s journey intertwines art, adventure, and environmental activism in a breathtaking exploration of passion and purpose. Filmed across the Cayman Islands, Panama, California and Florida, the documentary features stunning underwater cinematography, exclusive interviews, and unprecedented access to Dr. Harvey’s creative and scientific world.
“The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is truly honored to host the world premiere of the Guy Harvey documentary. As the fishing capital of the world, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect home for a film that celebrates marine life, conservation, and the legacy of one of the most iconic ocean artists of our time,” said Lisa Grigorian, FLIFF President and CEO.
The Guy Harvey documentary stars Dr. Guy Harvey, fellow artist and conservationist Robert Wyland, wildlife sculptor Kent Ullberg, photographer Jim Abernethy, Guy’s children, Alex and Jessica Harvey; along with dozens of other close friends and colleagues. The film is directed by Nick Nanton, edited by Nick Ruff and produced by Katie Tschopp. Director of photography is Kevin Sada and cinematographers include Carlo Alberto Orecchia, Mike Dunn, Nicolas Tschirhart, Brock Nanton, and Shawn Vela.
The film is produced by Astonish Entertainment in association with DNA Films and Abundance Studios®, which is a collective of entrepreneurs, professionals, and philanthropists dedicated to creating and sharing media to foster a world of enlightened thinking and abundant action.
“I applaud Nick Nanton and his team for artfully capturing and highlighting four decades of exploration, research, fishing, diving, education and conservation into such a powerful film about what has become, and still is, an unforgettable journey,” says Dr. Harvey.
A Jamaican native, Dr. Guy Harvey developed an early reverence for the sea that went far beyond sport or spectacle – it became his language. Before his paintings ever hung in galleries or his art appeared on shirts, Dr. Harvey was a scientist in the truest sense: a diver, fish tagger, and chronicler of the untamed.
His canvases were the meeting point of precision and wonder, each brushstroke a data point in a lifelong study of movement, color, and coexistence. Decades later, his work has transcended the walls of art and commerce to become a cultural shorthand for marine respect — an emblem of what it means to see the ocean not as a resource, but as a relationship.
“I’ve grown up with Guy Harvey – the brand- being a part of everyday life. Literally every day I see someone wearing one of his signature shirts,” says Director Nick Nanton. “What I became enamored with, was Dr. Guy Harvey the artist and his love for the ocean and incredible dedication to conservation through his research. Guy Harvey bridges worlds — he’s as much a scientist as he is an artist, and his work has changed how millions of people see the ocean. This film celebrates not just his achievements, but the movement he’s inspired to preserve our planet’s most vital resource,” says Nanton.
Nick Nanton has built a career on transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary capturing the unseen drive behind icons, innovators, and world changers. Known throughout the industry for his precision, empathy, and editorial instinct, Nanton approaches every subject as both storyteller and architect, shaping narratives that linger long after the credits roll.
His work bridges documentary filmmaking and social impact, blending the pacing of a Hollywood features the authenticity of real life. As the creative force behind Astonish Entertainment, he has carved out a signature style that’s equal parts cinematic craft and moral compass and the kind of filmmaking that doesn’t just observe its subjects, but amplifies their humanity.
The film has just been completed with festival and broadcast premiere plans targeting major international documentary and environmental showcases before theatrical and streaming rollouts.
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About Astonish Entertainment
Astonish Entertainment is a purpose-driven film studio dedicated to crafting impactful, emotionally resonant stories that inspire and drive meaningful change. Focused on elevating voices that are often underrepresented, Astonish collaborates with visionary storytellers, producers, and advocates to bring stories of resilience, justice, and hope to audiences worldwide. With a commitment to creating films that not only entertain but also educate and empower, Astonish Entertainment continues to champion projects that spark conversations and foster a more empathetic world. The team at Astonish has worked together on notable titles, including Brisa (Shortlisted for the 2024 International Documentary Association Awards), The Truth About Reading (Screened at SXSW Edu), Dickie V (ESPN/Disney+), Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On (Amazon Prime), The Rebound (Netflix), Operation Toussaint (Amazon Prime), and the Emmy-nominated Conquer 100. For more information on Astonish Entertainment, please click here.
About Nick Nanton
For more information on Nick Nanton, please visit https://nicknanton.com/.
About Abundance Studios
Abundance Studios is a collective of entrepreneurs, professionals, and philanthropists dedicated to creating and sharing media to foster a world of enlightened thinking and abundant action. With a mission to bring access and opportunity to people, Director Nick Nanton started Abundance Studios as a way to produce ‘Films For Good’, where Nanton and his team work with charities and non-profits and give them access to filming resources and the opportunity to tell their stories in a way that would otherwise not be available to them.
Some of the recent Astonish Entertainment titles this collective helped make possible include Brisa, The Truth About Reading and Dickie V.
About Guy Harvey
Guy Harvey is a world-renowned marine wildlife artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science and later, earned his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies. Though he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Dr. Harvey has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. The Guy Harvey brand brings the undersea world into everyday life through various licensed products including apparel, artwork, home goods and gift items that can be found in various retailers within the US, Caribbean and Central America. With more than one million followers on social media, the Guy Harvey brand has a wide demographic base of outdoor and water enthusiasts and helps benefit marine conservation through the research and education work of the Guy Harvey Foundation, which receives a portion of all proceeds from officially licensed Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise. To learn more about Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise, please visit www.guyharvey.com.
About the Guy Harvey Foundation
With a focused mission to better understand and conserve the ocean environment, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research and provides funding to affiliated researchers who share this objective. The GHF also develops and hosts cutting-edge educational programs that help educators to foster the next era of marine conservationists, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem. For more information,visit www.GuyHarveyFoundation.org. Follow the GHF on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GuyHarveyOcean, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GuyHarveyOcean, or connect on Instagram at www.instagram.com/GuyHarveyOcean.
