Craig Foster

Craig Foster

Australia AustraliafilmmakerMaleb. 19705.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Craig Foster is a South African filmmaker and conservationist best known for his work on the Academy Award-winning documentary 'My Octopus Teacher,' which chronicles his unique relationship with an octopus in a South African kelp forest. His passion for nature and marine conservation extends beyond filmmaking; he is also the founder of the Sea Change Project, which focuses on environmental education and awareness. Foster's work emphasizes the importance of connecting with the natural world and promotes sustainable practices to protect marine ecosystems.

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Craig Foster, a former Australian player and human rights activist, urged FIFA to speak out for the Iranian players.

Tuyển nữ Iran bị gọi là 'những kẻ phản quốc thời chiến'
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-03-07
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Craig Foster was seen at the pro-Palestinian rally alongside Julian Assange.

Australia must not be divided but avoid the disunity of American politics and polarisation
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-19
6.0

Craig Foster is the former captain of the Australian football team and signed the letter for Vafaei Sani.

Olympians call on Iran to halt execution of boxing champion | Global development
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
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According to former Socceroo Craig Foster, he is the 'absolute standout' talent in the Australian team at present.

Is Socceroos star Jordan Bos the next Aussie bound for the EPL?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-08
9.0

Julian Assange and Craig Foster took part in the pro-Palestinian rally across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on August 3.

Public protests manipulated for propaganda
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-07
6.0

Former Socceroo Craig Foster attended the protest.

Chris Minns says ‘it’s not open season’
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-04
6.0

Craig Foster, a former Socceroo, was identified as a human rights activist participating in the protest.

90,000 halt city with march across Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-03
8.0

Craig Foster was a co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement alongside Nova Peris.

Nova Peris’ anti-Muslim post casts shadow over election to Olympic sport board
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-27
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Craig Foster, who spent 18 years as SBS’s chief football analyst, believes the network’s purpose was best described by Les Murray.

Julia Zemiro, Kumi Taguchi and Craig Foster talk about the iconic Australian broadcaster
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-20
8.0

Craig Foster is known for the documentary The Octopus Teacher, which tells the story of his relationship with an octopus.

Manta man: film profiles unlikely bond between diver and giant sea creature | Marine life
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-08
8.0

Craig Foster is the South African director who fell in love with an octopus and won an Oscar for his documentary.

Les ressorts tentaculaires de notre « poulpophilie »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-06-01
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Pierre Desproges

Craig Foster is the director of the documentary My Octopus Teacher, where he spent a year with an octopus.

Jutarnji list - Jeste li se ikada pitali kako je to grliti se s hobotnicom? Ovaj video otkriva sve što trebate znati...
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-04-23
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Craig Foster is best known for the Academy Award-winning documentary film My Octopus Teacher and is the founder of the Sea Change Project.

Zolani Mahola on music, motherhood and meaning – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-02-20
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