The Rebel reef
a film about resilience
After surviving a near death experience
the sole divemaster in a Honduran beach town devotes himself to a mysteriously thriving reef–awakening questions about nature, healing, and the limits of both.
Divemaster Christian Carias is the only divemaster in Tela, Honduras, and he protects a “rebellious” reef that seems to defy science. Hot, polluted, and silty – the corals here persist and resist conditions that normally decimate reefs. Nobody knows why because barely anyone knows this reef exists. After a near-death motorcycle accident, Christian is ordered to go to the water. Unable to walk or dive, he has to maintain his faith. The ocean he’s dedicated his life to miraculously heals him. When a catastrophic death event happens on this seemingly-invincible reef, Christian must confront a profound question that mirrors his own recovery: in the face of overwhelming loss, do we dare to hope?
Synopsis
official trailer
behind the scenes
cast and crew
music for the ocean
Emmy-nominated composer Chad Cannon collaborated with Tela Coral during a scientific and filming expedition in Tela, Honduras, where he composed the original score for the The Rebel Reef film.
The score, written during the expedition and inspired by firsthand encounters with the reef, became a central emotional element of the film. That music has since evolved into Music for the Ocean, a live performance experience that brings ocean stories from the field to audiences on land.
Music for the Ocean is now touring, using original composition, visual storytelling, and immersive production to create space for reflection, connection, and stewardship for the marine world. Interested in hosting a Music for the Ocean performance and bringing Chad Cannon to your community? Contact us below.
where to watch
the rebel reef film
The Rebel Reef Film is not currently available for public viewing. We are premiering the film at select festivals and will share updates as dates are announced. If you’re interested in hosting a private screening or community viewing, please inquire here.
Contact
tiff@telacoral.org
The Rebel Reef Film is not currently available for public viewing. We are premiering the film at select festivals and will share updates as dates are announced. If you’re interested in hosting a private screening or community viewing, please inquire here.
Contact
tiff@telacoral.org
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