Creatures of the Chesapeake / The Long Shore

Two great Bay documentaries and a fascinating conversation all rolled into one fantastic evening!

Tickets: (fees not included)
General Admission Seating: $25
MPT Films of the Chesapeake Series of 3 Films: $60
(Discount is applied at checkout when all 3 events are in your cart.)
- The series package includes:
o April 16: “Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories”
o May 20: “Creatures of the Chesapeake” and “The Long Shore”
o June 3: “Racing Rivals: Log Canoes of Chesapeake Bay”

The MPT Films of the Chesapeake Series continues with 2 fantastic documentaries: “Creatures of the Chesapeake” and “The Long Shore.” The Talbot Spy and the Avalon Foundation team up with Maryland Public Television, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and Chesapeake Forum once again to present this pair of beloved documentaries.

Prior to this double feature, Craig Fuller will be in conversation with Nick Caloyianis, the Director of Photography on “Creatures of the Chesapeake.” Nick Caloyianis is a Director of Photography and Producer of numerous award-winning documentaries. He utilized new techniques for the imaging of unique scenes above and below water. His imaging for Creatures was honored with EMMY and TELLY awards. Nick also provided unique footage from his years of stock photography taken in the Chesapeake Bay.

Stick around after the screenings as Craig and Nick will answer questions from the audience.

Creatures of the Chesapeake (30 minutes)
Plunge beneath the brackish waters of the nation’s largest estuary to discover a diverse and vibrant ecosystem - home to more than 3,000 unique, mesmerizing and often, quite charming Creatures of the Chesapeake.

This enchanting special offers an intimate look at some of the most fascinating species in the Chesapeake Bay- the iconic and the overlooked. Macro photography allows us to get close - really close - for a rare view of these creatures as they move, breathe, eat and reproduce. Watch a blue crab devour a shrimp, marvel at the simple elegance of the moon jellyfish as it glides through the water, and listen for the distinctive foghorn sound of the oyster toadfish. Along the way we’ll learn why some resilient species have been unchanged for more than 250 million years - and which are at risk as our climate changes.

This fast-paced program is peppered with eye-opening facts and is a must-see for kids, adults and anyone with an innate curiosity about life in the deep.

The Long Shore (30 minutes)
"The Long Shore" is an award-winning documentary produced by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in collaboration with Maryland Public Television (MPT). It explores the history of the Chesapeake Bay, featuring insights from shipwrights and curators regarding maritime culture and heritage. The film aired during MPT's Chesapeake Bay Week. Key details about the documentary include:
• Production & Recognition: The film won a Capital Emmy from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-NCCB) as well as one Silver Telly Award.
• Focus: It highlights the history of the Chesapeake Bay through the perspective of the CBMM's working shipyard, including the legacy of shipbuilding in St. Michaels.
• Content: The documentary blends present-day scenes with historical footage to showcase the region's cultural heritage.
• Broadcast: It was featured during MPT's Chesapeake Bay Week in April 2022.
“Creatures of the Chesapeake” is a production of Maryland Public Television.

“The Long Shore” is a production of International Culture Collective and YO Productions.