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The filmmakers behind Truluck endorse MPB as a great source of sustainable kit MPB meets Matt Cannon & Jake Smallwood
I n 2023, filmmakers Matt Cannon and Jake Smallwood produced Truluck , a short film chronicling Steve Truluck’s remarkable journey from window cleaner to marine wildlife photographer. The duo joined Truluck in John o’ Groats, Scotland, capturing his efforts with the Sea Watch Foundation’s Orca Watch, an initiative that tracks orcas in Scottish waters and migratory pods from Iceland seeking food and breeding grounds. With his passion for marine conservation, Truluck emerges as a powerful advocate for change, inspiring viewers to protect the ocean while pursuing their own passions. “We wanted to share a meaningful, personal story about how anyone can experience the incredible wildlife on their doorstep that a lot of people don’t even know is out there,” says Smallwood. “We’d
wanted to work on a personal project together for a while – a documentary with a narrative that both of us were passionate about. During brainstorming, I remembered meeting Steve Truluck in 2020 while camping in Scotland. His infectious enthusiasm for whales and dolphins and his journey to exploring UK marine life really drew us in. “We knew Truluck was a story that had to be shared,” he continues. “We hadn’t even realised you could see killer whales in Scotland. Highlighting the wildlife close to home was a huge motivation.” The short film was created with a collection of used kit from MPB, and the duo found the company’s support invaluable in helping bring the project to life. “MPB removed the limitations we had with our own gear and gave us
access to the perfect equipment for our specific needs,” says Smallwood. “This enabled us to expand our creativity and experiment with what we could capture in such a challenging environment. MPB’s ethos resonates with the film and with us personally – after all, buying used kit is better for the planet. We’re grateful that they put their trust in us.” The team kept their kit as minimal as possible, since they’d be on their feet daily and had to respond quickly to any orca sightings. The hero on the project was the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, which Cannon describes as the perfect all-rounder. “It allowed us to capture both intimate close-ups and wider shots giving more context,” he elaborates. “This set-up was ideal for filming at sea and capturing events as they unfolded.
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