Diver's Lens

05/01/2026

AWARD WINNER! 🏆
Two films. Two worlds beneath the surface — both recognized at the Pag International Underwater Film Festival 2026 (PIUFF, Croatia).

From raw survival in the macro world to the quiet power of untouched reefs, these stories capture the beauty and intensity of underwater life.

Award Winner — Tiny Creatures, Big Battles: Underwater Survival Story → https://youtu.be/MaSzDfu-DYg�

Special Jury Award for Excellence — Triton Bay: Sanctuary of the Sea → https://youtu.be/D2ZKrETh7H4

Grateful to the festival and judges for recognizing these stories.

04/15/2026

🏆 WINNER!
I’m very grateful to the Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF 2026) for awarding my film “The Tiny Wonders of Anilao” Winner in the Macro Category (Audience Vote).

The film was also selected among the Top 10 overall. A sincere thank-you to the judges, the HUFF team, and all sponsors for putting together such a great festival. 🙏

Special thanks to Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort and my dive guide Joemar I. Garcia for their incredible support — this film wouldn’t have been possible without them. 🤿🐠

🎬 Watch the film here:

AWARD WINNER of Cimasub - 2025 San Sebastian International Underwater Film FestivalSEMI-FINALIST in Neum Underwater Film Festiwal 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegov...

04/04/2026

Beneath the waters of Lembeh Strait, fragile lives unfold in a constant fight for survival. Tiny creatures face hunger, danger, and loss, yet show incredible resilience and devotion. This underwater film reveals a hidden world of struggle and beauty. It was filmed in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, during our stay at Dive Into Lembeh Resort in October 2025.

Explore our Diver’s Lens YouTube Channel for captivating underwater footage showcasing the world’s premier scuba diving destinations:
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Beneath the surface of our oceans lies a hidden world where survival is a daily masterpiece of adaptation. In this film, we journey into the heart of the Lem...

03/21/2026

In February 2026, we embarked on an unforgettable 14-day scuba diving expedition through the Southern Maldives, sailing aboard the Emperor Serenity liveaboard from Malé all the way down to Addu Atoll.

This film is our best-of collection from that incredible journey. We dived with tiger sharks, manta rays, eagle rays and large pelagic fish in the open ocean. On the reefs, we found day octopuses going about their business and sea turtles seemingly unbothered by our presence. Every dive brought something new and extraordinary.

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This film captures the best moments from our scuba diving expedition aboard the Emperor Serenity liveaboard, sailing from Malé to Addu Atoll in the Southern ...

11/08/2025

WINNER! GOLD AWARD & 1ST PRIZE!

I’m truly grateful to the San Sebastián International Underwater Film Festival (CIMASUB 2025) in Spain for selecting my film “The Tiny Wonders of Anilao” as the Winner in the Music Short Film category, and for honoring it with the Gold Award and 1st Prize.

A sincere thank-you to the jury, all sponsors and CIMASUB team for organizing such an excellent festival.

And a big thank-you to Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort for their outstanding support and flawless operation — this film wouldn’t have been possible without them.

You can watch the film here: https://youtu.be/Wc1iu26uBQI

07/06/2025

🌊 Hello friends!

If you didn’t know, I run a YouTube channel called Diver’s Lens — and I’d love for you to check it out!

I post high-quality videos from some of the best scuba diving spots in the world — like Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, Komodo, Alor, Bali, the Philippines, Palau, the Maldives, and more.

You’ll see stunning marine life, amazing underwater scenery, and real moments from my diving adventures.

👉 Please visit Diver’s Lens on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
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– Val

03/04/2025

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01/18/2025

4K HDR Video "Critters of Tulamben | Dive Into The Macrolife of Bali | Indonesia"

Our new video showcases the incredible biodiversity of Tulamben in Bali, Indonesia. We capture stunning footage of frogfish, nudibranchs, and other fascinating critters, but the real challenge was capturing super macro nudibranchs, like the tiny "Shaun the Sheep." See how we achieved extreme magnification by stacking three diopters (+6, +5, and +10) to reveal these miniature marvels.

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Pushing the limits of macro videography in Tulamben, Bali! Our new video showcases the incredible biodiversity of this Indonesian island. We capture stunning...

11/03/2024

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The Janolus savinkini is a species of colorful sea slug that is also known by its common name of the Purple-tipped janolus. They are dorid nudibranchs, mari...

09/14/2024

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This footage was filled in Anda, Bohol, Philippines in April 2024. Watch the whole movie at https://youtu.be/GgnWTz7ft5gIf you liked this video, please don't...