Ali Tabrizi is an investigative documentary filmmaker, conservationist, and director of the renowned Netflix Original documentary, Seaspiracy. He is the founder of Disrupt Studios and an inspiring speaker on sustainability, conservation, human and animal rights, and food's future.
Tabrizi’s sensational film ‘Seaspiracy’ (March, 2021) has sparked debate worldwide. The documentary, which investigates the environmental and ecological impact of the fishing industry, quickly climbed to Netflix’s Top Ten most popular films across the globe, grabbing the attention and support of members of the public and A-list celebrities alike. Initially Tabrizi started the project as a means to show “how incredible the oceans are”, however the narrative of the film changed upon the shocking revelations that the natural world is far from the pristine habitats presented in most other nature films. Tabrizi exposes a number of issues, ranging from the disposal of plastic trash such as fishing nets and the harm caused to marine animals as ‘bycatch’, to accusations of slavery and corruption within the fishing industry, NGOs and governments.
He founded Disrupt Studios, a media company willing to break the rules of traditional documentary filmmaking with the goal of disrupting the status quo and exploring complex global issues.
Tabrizi’s personal story has shaped his career. Growing up on the South Coast of England, he spent much of his childhood daydreaming about the ocean and the hidden world beneath the waves. He moved to Iran with his family for several years during political turmoil and revolution, which sparked an awareness of corruption in politics and the impact of conflict. Ali studied Art & Design and Art History at Canterbury College and was accepted to London College of Communication to study photojournalism but turned down the offer to backpack across the length and bredth of India and Nepal at the age of 18 years old. He soon discovered his passion for environmental and animal concerns and felt compelled to be a voice for these issues.
Ali Tabrizi received worldwide acclaim for his work on ‘Seaspiracy’, which has catapulted him into the centre of conversations around sustainability and conservation. He has become a figurehead for the Ocean Conservation and Plant Based movement and has inspired many others to follow suit, having exposed the realities of industrial fishing and farming practices. He is a highly sought-after speaker for his insights on sustainability, human rights, animal welfare and everything he has learnt during his career as a documentary filmmaker.
Talking Points
The State of our Oceans
This keynote is designed for all audiences interested in me speaking about ocean conservation, sustainability, and the latest mindblowing facts about the state of our ocean and what we can do about it. Interwoven are my own personal stories from the frontlines of ocean activism, as well anecdotes from colleagues in the field.
The State of our Oceans
The Formula for Change Makers
This keynote is designed for clients looking for an inspiring and uplifting talk, where I share the principles of what I've learned about making a positive impact in the world, which can then be carried forward into any profession or industry.
The Formula for Change Makers
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Seaspiracy | Official Trailer | Netflix
Seaspiracy examines the global fishing industry, challenging notions of sustainable fishing and showing how human actions cause widespread environmental destruction.Seaspiracy Filmmaker: Giving Up Eating Fish Could Help Save Our Oceans | This Morning
It’s the Netflix documentary that everyone’s talking about; Seaspiracy. A film about the fishing industry’s impact on sea life and the oceans which has left viewers vowing to never eat fish again. Filmmaker Ali Tabrizi is joining us with his reasons why the world must give up eating fish, alongside female fisherman, Ashley Mullenger, whose livelihood depends on the industry.
