🎙️ Podcast: The Reality of Solo Underwater Filmmaking

In this episode of the DiveSAGA Dive Debrief Podcast, I break down what it’s really like to film underwater completely alone. I’ve just returned from a solo cave diving filmmaking project in Sulawesi, and in this episode, I walk you through the full process from pre-planning and storytelling to task loading, equipment logistics, and the mental pressure of capturing shots in an unforgiving environment. Solo underwater filmmaking isn’t just about creativity. It’s about discipline, decision-making, and constantly balancing safety against the shot. We talk about: • How I plan a shoot before ever entering the water • Managing extreme task loading while diving and filming • The real cost of every shot in terms of time, gas, and risk • Why safety must always override the perfect image • How the story is often only discovered in the edit • The psychological side of working completely alone underwater This is a raw look behind the scenes of underwater filmmaking where every decision matters, and there’s no one else to rely on but yourself. 🎙️ This episode is sponsored by ADEX Singapore Ocean Week, the largest SCUBA diving trade show in Asia, taking place April 10–12, 2026 at Suntec, Singapore. I’ll be there presenting so if you’re in the region, it’s absolutely worth attending. https://www.adex.asia/adex-big-blue-legacy-singapore-ocean-week-2026-singapore/ If you enjoy the episode, consider following the podcast and sharing it with other divers and filmmakers.