Sonya Lee
is a visual media producer, director, National Geographic Explorer and science communicator who focuses on sharing stories that intersect nature, science, culture and people.
She focuses on ocean stories and you will often find her in the ocean as a filmmaker, avid diver and fish nerd.
Services
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Film and TV
Focuses on impact-driven stories as a founder and producer of independent production company, Plankton Productions.
Freelance producer/ director for hire. Recent credits as director, producer, writer on Jawsome: Canada’s Great White Sharks, on CBC Nature of Things and Sharks of the North on National Geographic Channel streaming on Disney + and Hulu
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Science Communication Media
Collaborate with scientists and researchers to produce media content and outreach strategy for research outcomes and knowledge mobilization with her production company, Plankton Productions
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Workshops and Facilitation
Develop and facilitate science communication and science filmmaking workshops focused on audience development, ethical documentary filmmaking, impact filmmaking, and community co-creation
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Impact and Education
8+ years experience creating Canadian curriculum driven media content, student activities, web-based interactives, 360 experiences, hands-on workshops for grade K-12 audiences.
Current & Past Work
Contact
sonya@planktonproductions.ca