M A L P E L O - A N E X P E D I T I O N

Sandra Bessudo, marine biologist and founder of the Malpelo Foundation in Colombia, reflects on her first expedition to Malpelo Island and the infinite beauty that has kept her coming back for over 30 years, dedicating her life to its protection. However, no matter how large Malpelo Island's protected marine area is, it isn't immune to the devastating disappearance of shark species around the world. Featuring: Sandra Bessudo Made in support with: Fundacion Malpelo y Otros Ecosistemas Marinos Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia Director: Victoria Rivera Director of Photography: Soren Nielsen Editing + Sound Design: Esteban Pedraza Original Score: Martin Velez // Short doc made during a research expedition for the development of 'Malpelo', a narrative feature film produced by Camila Zavala and written + directed by Victoria Rivera.