- Russell John Clark is a Canadian natural history and documentary Producer-Director specializing in underwater environments. His credits include work as a Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, and Dive Supervisor on wildlife documentary series for CBC, PBS, and Netflix. He was part of the Emmy Award-winning cinematography team on Island of the Sea Wolves, earned a Jackson Wild Award, and has produced acclaimed work for David Attenborough and Disney.
Russell founded the Canadian Underwater Film Network, served as Editor of DIVER magazine for nearly a decade, and is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Originally captivated by the grandeur of Hollywood blockbusters, he later discovered that the most powerful stories - and most epic visuals - are found in the natural world and in the people who inhabit it.
- IMDb mini biography by: Russell John Clark
- Is an experienced and certified cold water commercial diver with thousands of dives in his local Canadian waters, often with a camera in hand.
- Was elected a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2017 for communicating Canada's underwater geography and natural history through documentary shorts, photography and written editorial.
- Was Art Director of two award winning iPad Apps - David Attenborough's Flying Monsters, and Disney's Tron: Legacy.
- Often teams up with creative partner, dive buddy and fellow Vancouver Island filmmaker Maxwel Hohn on film, photography, and editorial projects.
- Was part of an Emmy Award winning Cinematography team in 2023 for his work on Island of the Sea Wolves.
- I enjoy telling other people's stories. There's something inherently interesting about showing a person's relationship or experience with wildlife or an environment.
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