Alexa Elliott is the creator of Changing Seas, a television series that has taken viewers into coral kingdoms, polar nights, and the far edges of marine discovery. A Fellow of the Explorer’s Club she is the winner of 12 Emmy Awards, a National Academy of Sciences Communication Award, and the Silver Circle Award for a lifetime of achievement. Through her films, she’s given us stories of scientists, explorers, and the ocean itself — stories that remind us that wonder and urgency often swim side by side. If you ever needed proof that film can make us see the ocean — and ourselves — differently, Alexa’s work is a perfect place to start. Join us as we take a dive into her world of oceanic discovery and experiences filming in challenging locations.

Two of her films — Changing Seas: Whales in a Plastic Ocean and California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge are screening as part of the festival on sofafilmfestival.com until October 24 and then as part of our Fringe Series until October 31st.