Bound By a Shared Vision

Behind SOURCE is a team bound by a shared vision: to honor Bristol Bay and tell its story with honesty and artistry. More than a film, this project is a testament to the deep connection between people, place, and purpose.

With unwavering dedication, the team has immersed themselves in the wild, crafting a narrative as intricate as the ecosystem itself. Guided by the belief that true preservation lies in restraint, their work serves as a powerful reminder of what’s at stake—and what’s still possible.

FILM SYNOPSIS

SOURCE explores the incredible story of Bristol Bay, Alaska—one of the last untouched sanctuaries for wild salmon. Through breathtaking visuals and immersive storytelling, the film follows veteran commercial fishing skipper Nick Lee as he explores this pristine ecosystem and the responsibility we all share in protecting it. Part nature documentary, part eco-thriller, SOURCE provides a rare look at the natural history of this landscape through its interdependence with wild salmon, and the potential impact of human development that has destroyed salmon populations nearly everywhere else on Earth.

Filmmaking Team

  • Nick Lee

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & NARRATOR

  • Eric Overton

    DIRECTOR

  • Emily Mkrtichian

    WRITER

  • Jennilyn Merten

    PRODUCER

  • Vasilios Sfinarolakis

    PRODUCER & DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Torben Bernhard

    EDITOR

  • Michael Roskelley

    ORIGINAL MUSIC & RE-RECORD MIXER

  • Mike Call

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

  • Jason Ching

    CINEMATOGRAPHER & PHOTOGRAPHER

  • Sam Garfield

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

  • Austin Breckenridge

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

  • Nicko Neofitidis

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

  • David Montgomery

    STORY CONSULTANT

  • Luke Kantola

    MOTION GRAPHICS

Principle Interviews

  • Abe Williams

  • Bob King

  • Dan Schindler

  • Elizabeth Herendeen

  • Gayla Hoseth

  • John Lowrance

  • Mark Buckley

  • Marsha Dale

  • Ray Hilborn

  • Robin Samuelson

  • Si Kahn

  • James "Sonny" Lamont Jr.

  • David Montgomery