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Guy Harvey Hooks World Premiere at the 40th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival as Official Closing Night Film Gala
throughout the industry for his precision, empathy, and editorial instinct, Nanton
approaches every subject as both storyteller and architect, shaping narratives that linger
long after the credits roll.
His work bridges documentary filmmaking and social impact, blending the pacing of a
Hollywood features the authenticity of real life. As the creative force behind Astonish
Entertainment, he has carved out a signature style that’s equal parts cinematic craft and
moral compass and the kind of filmmaking that doesn’t just observe its subjects, but
amplifies their humanity.
The film has just been completed with festival and broadcast premiere plans targeting
major international documentary and environmental showcases before theatrical and
streaming rollouts.
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About Astonish Entertainment
Astonish Entertainment is a purpose-driven film studio dedicated to crafting impactful, emotionally resonant stories that inspire and drive meaningful change. Focused on elevating voices that are often underrepresented, Astonish collaborates with visionary storytellers, producers, and advocates to bring stories of resilience, justice, and hope to audiences worldwide. With a commitment to creating films that not only entertain but also educate and empower, Astonish Entertainment continues to champion projects that spark conversations and foster a more empathetic world. The team at Astonish has worked together on notable titles, including Brisa (Shortlisted for the 2024 International Documentary Association Awards), The Truth About Reading (Screened at SXSW Edu), Dickie V (ESPN/Disney+), Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On (Amazon Prime), The Rebound (Netflix), Operation Toussaint (Amazon Prime), and the Emmy-nominated Conquer 100. For more information on Astonish Entertainment, please click here
About Nick Nanton
For more information on Nick Nanton, please visit https://nicknanton.com/.
About Abundance Studios
Abundance Studios is a collective of entrepreneurs, professionals, and philanthropists dedicated to creating and sharing media to foster a world of enlightened thinking and abundant action. With a mission to bring access and opportunity to people, Director Nick Nanton started Abundance Studios as a way to produce ‘Films For Good’, where Nanton and his team work with charities and non-profits and give them access to filming resources and the opportunity to tell their stories in a way that would otherwise not be available to them.
Some of the recent Astonish Entertainment titles this collective helped make possible include Brisa, The Truth About Reading and Dickie V.
About Guy Harvey
Guy Harvey is a world-renowned marine wildlife artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science and later, earned his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies. Though he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Dr. Harvey has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. The Guy Harvey brand brings the undersea world into everyday life through various licensed products including apparel, artwork, home goods and gift items that can be found in various retailers within the US, Caribbean and Central America. With more than one million followers on social media, the Guy Harvey brand has a wide demographic base of outdoor and water enthusiasts and helps benefit marine conservation through the research and education work of the Guy Harvey Foundation, which receives a portion of all proceeds from officially licensed Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise. To learn more about Guy Harvey apparel and merchandise, please visit www.guyharvey.com.
About the Guy Harvey Foundation
With a focused mission to better understand and conserve the ocean environment, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research and provides funding to affiliated researchers who share this objective. The GHF also develops and hosts cutting-edge educational programs that help educators to foster the next era of marine conservationists, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem. For more information,visit www.GuyHarveyFoundation.org. Follow the GHF on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GuyHarveyOcean, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GuyHarveyOcean, or connect on Instagram at www.instagram.com/GuyHarveyOcean.
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