LAND AND SEA Shorts Block
30 mins | 2024
Emma Stafki, Annie Stafki
Echos of the Sound: The Story of Hugo and the Southern Residents
In 1968, a baby orca, Hugo, was captured in Vaughn Bay and sold to an aquarium, far from his natural habitat and family. This documentary tells the story of Hugo’s capture and captivity, exploring the impact on him and his pod.
Sponsored by:
Friday Harbor Film Festival
Filmmaker Q&A:
(following each in-theatre screening)
With attending filmmaker Emma Stafky (Director)
About
In 1968, a baby orca, Hugo, was captured in Vaughn Bay and sold to an aquarium, far from his natural habitat and family. This documentary tells the story of Hugo’s capture and captivity, exploring the impact on him and his pod. The film offers a clear view of how attitudes towards orcas have changed over time, from their first captures to current efforts aimed at rescuing the southern resident orcas from extinction. Echos of the Sound urges viewers to reconsider our impact on marine ecosystems and support efforts to ensure Southern Residents can thrive in their home waters again.
FILMMAKER BIO
Emma & Annie Stafki
Emma (20) and Annie Stafki (15) are the film-making duo that comprise Two Girls Take on the World. From Key Peninsula, WA, the sister team has been making films since 2016. They started making their first documentary, Echos of the Sound, in May 2023 while Emma attended Pacific Lutheran University and Annie attended Peninsula High School. The two aim to link their passions of filmmaking and the environment. Their goals reach beyond just film-making as they strive to make positive and lasting changes for our environment.
CREDITS
Director
Emma Stafki
Director
Annie Stafki
Producer
Emma Stafki
Producer
Annie Stafki
Key Cast
Howard Garrett
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Andrea Jewell
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