Rob Stewart
31 years old, Canada, Eco-FilmmakerBio:
Rob Stewart is a Canadian filmmaker who’s debut film, Sharkwater documents his journey to raise awareness about the importance of sharks in the global ecosystem. Sharkwater broke box office records upon its release in 2007, and has garnered 35 awards internationally. Stewart’s remarkable journey of courage and determination exposed the shark finning industry to worldwide audiences and spawned numerous conservation movements. Now 31, he continues to promote ocean conservation and is currently working on his next film: a how-to guide to start the revolution necessary to save the planet, and ultimately, humanity.