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Nova SBE Filmmaking Cycle 24/25: Exploring Pressing Global Themes by Film
Event by: DESISLab + ERA Chair in Social Innovation@NOVA SBE
Location: Nova School of Business and Economics, Rua da Holanda 1, Carcavelos
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Nova SBE Filmmaking Cycle 2024/2025: Exploring Pressing Global Themes through Film
Nova SBE is excited to present its first Film Cycle, an initiative bringing together various departments from the School to explore pressing global themes through the art of films. The 2024/2025 cycle will focus on sustainability, climate action, art, and research. Each session will feature a curated selection of short films, followed by discussions aimed at sparking new ideas and fostering innovative projects. Additionally, every event will showcase research from Nova SBE, highlighting the institution’s commitment to addressing these critical topics through both academic and creative lenses.
The upcoming session on March 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Westmont Hospitality Hall will feature the screening of the film Chasing the Thunder, Directed By Mark Benjamin and Marc Levin. This thought-provoking documentary follows two Sea Shepherd captains as they adventure on a hundred-day chase of notorious illegal fishing vessel, The Thunder.
Following the screening, we will host a conversation with Pedro Finamore Amaral from Sea Sheperd and the researcher Gonçalo Araújo from Nova SBE, moderated by the our OIKOS Lisbon student club. This discussion will provide a platform to explore the key themes of the film, drawing connections to Nova SBE’s ongoing research and initiatives in sustainability.
Join us for an evening of insightful dialogue, as we use the power of film to inspire action and collective learning in addressing the challenges of our time.
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About CHASING THE THUNDER - https://youtu.be/gJUsiIqQJfM
Wanted by Interpol and banned from fishing in the Antarctic, the Thunder had eluded capture for more than a decade, until Sea Shepherd decided to pursue the renegade converted trawler. The Thunder used gillnets to target toothfish, better known as Chilean sea bass, and had caught nearly 100 million dollars of the prized fish over the decade. The film captures the dangerous drama of the world’s longest maritime pursuit. From Captain Peter Hammerstedt of the Bob Barker spotting his target among the towering icebergs to boldly sending his crew members aboard the sinking Thunder to salvage any evidence, Chasing the Thunder takes the audience on an exhilarating ride to the furthest reaches of the planet. This high-adrenaline adventure has made worldwide headlines, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Netflix optioning the feature film rights of the story. Chasing the Thunder brings viewers aboard the Bob Barker and its sister ship, the Sam Simon, to experience this unforgettable historic chase.
About the Speakers
Pedro Finamore Amaral is a biologist with experience in research, navigation, sailing, and environmental monitoring. He graduated from the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Lisbon and has been involved with Sea Shepherd, an organization dedicated to marine conservation. Throughout his journey, he has paid tribute to iconic vessels of the institution, such as the ship Bob Barker.
Gonçalo Araújo is a marine biologist with a master's degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation. Currently, he is a researcher at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), as part of the Environmental Economics Knowledge Center. He has experience in fisheries observation and scientific research campaigns, along with several years of work in the fisheries sector. His research interests focus on renewable resources and ecosystem services, with a special emphasis on multidisciplinary bioeconomic modeling.
Leonor Joaquim (moderator) is an undergraduate student in Management at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE). She is a member of the Oikos Lisbon student club, dedicated to exploring sustainability-related topics. Throughout her journey, she has developed volunteer work at the Soroptimist International Lisboa Caravela foundation, where she provides academic tutoring and shares stories with children from Cape Verde and Mozambique.