NARRATED BY CHRISTOPHER LLOYD

BETTER TOGETHER

When disaster strikes, community comes together.

The 1969 Union Oil Blowout in Santa Barbara sent shock waves around the world, inspiring Earth Day, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Environmental Policy Act plus a host of nonprofits. "Better Together" (45 minutes) explores the history of a community working for a better world all the way to the present through oil spills, fire and debris flows. Original score by Sheena Birrittella.

OFFICIAL SELECTION 2022 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM

BUILDING A MOVEMENT
50 YEARS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT UCSB

Sparked by the 1969 Union Oil blowout, a group of professors launched the first environmental studies interdisciplinary program of its kind. This inspiring documentary (USA, 28 minutes) by director Isaac Hernández de Lipa explores the 50-year history parallel to that of the environmental movement through the voice of its faculty, students and graduates, with a focus on solutions. Narrated by Jon Zuber. Original score by Sheena Birrittella.

IN PRODUCTION

LUIKE
A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT MY FATHER

Enrique Hernández-Luike (1928-2022) was a Spanish magazine publisher and poet and the great-grandson of Polish photographer Conde de Lipa.

He started publishing magazines at the age of 13 and went on to revolutionize journalism in Spain. His contributions to the motor industry, vehicle and road safety were recognized with numerous awards.

He was also my father.