The Producers

Shane Anderson – Director & Producer

Shane Anderson is an Emmy-winning documentary director and producer focusing on natural history, environmental justice, river restoration, and salmon recovery in the American West. Since 2012, he has directed seven feature documentaries including A Rivers Last Chance, Chehalis: A Watershed Moment, The Lost Salmon, and Covenant Of The Salmon People. His short films include Guardians of the River, which received the EarthX Impact Award; and Bring the Salmon Home, a 2022 Jackson Media Award finalist. He partners with conservation organizations to leverage films into impact. His work has supported the protection of wild salmon in Washington State, forestry laws in Oregon, the advancement of a new Endangered Species Act listing, and river restoration efforts through the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Shane brings a background in fisheries biology, and previously to working in documentary was a professional skier.

Making The Film

Directors' Statement
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, salmon have always held a special place in my heart and identity. When I started my documentary career, I was influenced by the plight of wild salmon and how I could use film to help conserve the species. The Lost Salmon was the culmination of 12 years of work, and the film was shot over two years after I was inspired and fascinated by the new genetic discovery that reaffirmed the crucial role of protecting wild salmon genetics and their role in recovery and connectivity across ecosystems. I hope this film can inspire, educate, and activate audiences while changing policy to prevent the king of salmon from extinction.

Shane Anderson, Director