Film & TV
We've been entrusted to support projects which range from local filmmakers to blockbuster movies.
In 1995, our team was selected by Lightstorm Entertainment (James Cameron) to provide the Diving Support Services for the motion picture Titanic, parts of which were filmed in Nova Scotia.
After the Titanic project we went on to supply the diving support services for many major motion pictures such as: K-19 The Widow Maker, The Shipping News, Deeply, and The Weight of Water, parts of which were filmed here in Nova Scotia. We also supplied the diving support services for the TV movies Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion, Blessed Stranger: The Aftermath of Swiss Air Flight 111 and for the Discovery Channel TV series High Seas Rescue and Oceans of Mystery.
For eight years we worked on various movie sets as safety divers for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including: Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Elizabeth Hurley, Sean Penn, Kirstin Dunst, Sara Polley, and Kevin Spacey, whom we trained to scuba dive in preparation for his water scenes in The Shipping News.
Services
Marine Coordination Services
We can supply marine coordination and marine consulting services for Film & TV, including: set locations, boats, marine related props, personnel, and equipment.
Underwater Camera Support
We are factory trained at Cameron Pace Group on their underwater housings and lights and can supply professional and experienced divers.
Boats & Safety Equipment
We can arrange for most any type of boat or PWC (Personal Watercraft) required for just about any type of Film or TV marine project, including Commercial, Fishing or Recreational type vessels, and we can even supply Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s) and other types of marine safety equipment as well.
Rescue / Safety Divers
Underwater, by the water, or on the water, we can supply certified and experienced Safety Divers and/or Rescue Swimmers to meet all your water safety needs.
Scuba Training
We can train and certify actors as well as supply any scuba related equipment.
Membership & Associations
Equipment
Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV)
We own and operate a SEAMOR CHINOOK Observation Class ROV System. Rated for a depth of 300 Meters / 1000 Ft., and equipped with the following options:
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6 x 150 w thrusters (4 x vectored horizontal, 2 x vertical, vectored lateral)
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Broadcast quality PAL1.5 Lux, forward view optical zoom colour camera
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Camera and light canister with 180-degree tilt, dual LED lights 1500 lumens each
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Imagenex 852 Scanning sonar 675khz
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Tritech MicroNav USBL system
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Rear Auxiliary camera
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4 x Auxiliary Lights
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Gripper Arm
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Spares Kit
Zodiac RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
High speed 18 foot FRC (Fast Rescue Craft), equipped with a 90 HP Yamaha, VHF Radio, chartplotter and sonar, capable of carrying up to 8 people. It makes for an excellent safety boat, camera or lighting boat or as a high-speed shuttle.
