BC'S FOSSIL BOUNTY: BEHIND THE SCENES

Eugene, Gavin, Julius & Eva BTS on BC's Fossil Bounty — Season Two

We have started filming Season Two of BC's Fossil Bounty. Here is a sneak peek of Eva Svobodova doing her last bit of hair & makeup magic to prep Dr. Julius Csotonyi for his interview for BC's Fossil Bounty.

What you are seeing here is Studio One at Shoreline Studios in Vancouver with some of the cast and crew. 

To the left are the profiles of Gavin Hamilton, Production and Camera Assistant along with Eugene Ko, our awesome Location Sound Mixer for both Season One and Two. 

We had three cameras in place to capture the best of Julius and the glorious painting he brought to life. Just to the right outside of this photograph, we have D'Arcy Hamilton, Cinematographer and Andrew de Villiers, Director from Film Vancouver Productions. 

We did a deep dive in Season One of the career of Dr. Julius Csotonyi, a Vancouver-based scientific illustrator and natural history fine artist. We wanted to have him back (you asked and we answered) to share a particular story of how he fills the walls of museums with murals and what goes into that process. 

Julius has a scientific background in ecology (MSc) and microbiology (PhD) which has taken him to study sensitive ecosystems, from sand dunes in the Rocky Mountain parks to hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Eugene Ko, Location Sound Mixer, BC's Fossil Bounty

These experiences have fuelled his strong resolve to work toward preserving our Earth’s biota. Painting biological subjects is one means that he uses to both enhance public awareness of biological diversity and to motivate concern for its welfare. 

For Season Two, along with the tale of how the Smithsonian's Deep Time Exhibit unfolded, we also show you how he creates art — live!

We chose a particular arthropod that is long extinct. You'll learn which palaeo creature he chose and see it come to life when his episode airs in 2023. 

To see his episode in Season One, you can watch it on TELUS Optik TV or visit the STORYHIVE YouTube link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUerL9urNX8fHb6nHc_vrBQ

Thank you to all the awesome possums who made this production possible — cast, crew and sponsors. You truly delivered something amazing in Season One and we are tracking to do the same in Season Two. Funding is supported by TELUS STORYHIVE, DINO LAB INC. & DINOSTY FOSSILS. 

BC'S FOSSIL BOUNTY — SEASON TWO airs on TELUS Optik TV and the ARCHEA & TELUS YouTube Channels Summer 2023.