This June 1-7th, Beyond the Salish Sea begins principal photography. That may sound like a straightforward production update, but for me it marks something much bigger. We are starting production. Up until now, I’ve really been finding my footing. Researching. Listening. Shaping the story. Figuring out what this film wants to be and what it needs from me. Like a lot of…
We reached our first milestone, and we’re on our way to the next one. If any of you know me well, you know that one of my mantras is persistence + persistence = persistence. Thank you, Dr. Mike Colson… And persistence in getting this made has paid off. I feel so grateful. In reflecting on…
The Salish Sea is a place of contrast. It’s where urban life meets ancient forests, where bald eagles share the sky with shipping cranes. Where orcas slip beneath ferry boats and salmon struggle their way back upstream. It’s also a place where silence is often mistaken for safety. That’s the tension at the heart of…
When I first set out to create Beyond the Salish Sea, my goal was simple, perhaps even poetic: to trace the profound relationship between people and place. The Salish Sea was the stage—a breathtaking marine ecosystem that spans Washington and British Columbia, home to the Southern Resident killer whales, Indigenous cultures, and a way of life…
Earlier this year, we met up with Psychologist Ryan Reese on the Hoh River on the Olympic Peninsula. This was literally in the Hoh River. Ryan spends a week or so fishing for winter steelhead on the Hoh in late March every year. We were interviewing him there because he lives in Bend, OR, and…
Fiscal Sponsorship: From the Heart Productions Beyond the Salish Sea: Crude Truth is proud to be fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Oxnard, California. Through this partnership, tax-deductible donations can be made in support of the film’s production and impact campaign. From the Heart Productions handles the charitable…
Hey there, fellow ocean advocates and environmental enthusiasts, I hope this message finds you well amidst the waves of life and the tides of change. Today, I come to you with a humble plea and a bold vision: the production of a documentary film titled “Beyond the Salish Sea.” Let’s talk about the Salish Sea….
Navigating the Depths of Place: A Dive into “Homewaters” by David B. Williams While researching this film, I have come across many books about the history, flora, and fauna of the Salish Sea. I recently came across “Homewaters” by David B. Williams. The Salish Sea is thrilled to explore the region’s rich tapestry through the…
I’m often asked, “Where is the Salish Sea? I’ve not heard of it.” The naming of the vast waterway includes Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Georgia Strait up to Desolation Sound in British Columbia. It stretches from the Discovery Islands north of the Strait of Georgia to Budd Inlet at…
Kim McCoy is an oceanographer/author and presenter for the film Beyond the Salish. Besides being a technical expert and mentor, I consider him a friend. Kim’s book Waves and Beaches: The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast is published by Patagonia. In it, he goes deep into the science of waves and beaches. “It’s a…