Nova West is an artist, scuba diver, filmmaker, photographer, conservationist, and environmental educator from Minnesota. Currently based out of San Diego California, their passion lies in exploring our natural world and finding creative ways to inspire others to jump in. Nova works as a freelance artist, camera operator, and photographer. In addition to being a filmmaker, Nova also spends some of their time at sea as a Video Engineer and Expedition Documentarian aboard the E/V Nautilus. Across their work they've collaborated with organizations such as National Geographic, Discovery, Netflix, Red Rock Films, NOAA, Ocean Exploration Trust, and more. |
In 2021 Nova was awarded one of ten Emerging Conservationist grants through Conservation Nation. With this grant, Nova is completing an apprenticeship under the direct instruction of Duncan Brake, learning how to film sharks in the Bahamas. During this time Nova will also be working with Jillian Morris to create content for Sharks4Kids with the launch of Project Lemon Aid. You can read more about their project here on their website, at Conservation Nation, or on their professional Instagram @NovaWest_Creative.
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