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August 24, 2023

The Prince Harry-approved startup building Netflix for the climate

WaterBear’s documentaries cover everything from a nine-year-old climate activist to the impact of New Zealand’s dairy industry


Freya Pratty

5 min read

A still from The Black Mermaid, a film on the WaterBear platform.

In the midst of the pandemic, an unassuming documentary became a viral hit. My Octopus Teacher, which follows the unlikely close bond forged between a diver and an octopus in an undersea kelp forest, eventually went on to win an Oscar.

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Sam Sutaria, CEO of WaterBear.
Sam Sutaria, CEO of WaterBear.
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A movie poster for Matar, which was released on WaterBear.
Matar, which was released on WaterBear.
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A film poster for a Jack Wolfskin supported WaterBear documentary, called Serengeti of America.
A Jack Wolfskin supported Waterbear documentary.
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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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