Earthship Productions (USA): 3

The American documentary film, Aliens of the Deep (2005), was co-directed by James Cameron and Steven Quale in the immersive IMAX 3D format. Cameron embarks on a journey aboard the Russian research vessel Akademik Mstislav Keldysh, alongside NASA scientists and American marine biologists. Together, they explore ten hydrothermal vents in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, each with its own distinct ecosystem. These vents are home to a variety of unique organisms, including giant tube worms, blind white crabs, and shrimp that have adapted to ‘see’ heated ...

The American documentary film, Ghosts of the Abyss (2003), was produced by Walden Media and directed by James Cameron, known for his 1997 film Titanic. In August and September of 2001, Cameron and a team of scientists embarked on an expedition to the RMS Titanic wreckage, utilizing Russian deep-submersibles to capture unprecedented images. The documentary showcases the use of two purpose-built remotely operated vehicles to provide a unique perspective of the shipwreck, and incorporates CGI technology to recreate the original appearance of the Titanic. Narrated by ...

The documentary, Expedition: Bismarck (2002), was created for the Discovery Channel by Andrew Wight and James Cameron, with direction from James Cameron and Gary Johnstone. Narrated by Lance Henriksen, it details an underwater expedition to the German Battleship Bismarck. Using digital reconstruction techniques, the film delves into the events leading up to the ship’s sinking in World War II. Additionally, it received an ...