2024 Diver of the Year – Cristian Dimitrius

Cristian Dimitrius is a celebrated natural history cinematographer and photographer, whose work continually highlights the majesty and complexity of the natural world. With an Emmy Award exemplifying his creativity and expertise, Cristian is one of the most versatile cameramen in the world. A talented topside and underwater cameraman, renowned drone pilot, and masterful storyteller, his work has graced IMAX and television screens alike and has been in productions for BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Netflix, AppleTV+, Animal Planet, Smithsonian, LoveNature, PBS and many others.

Widely known for his work in such regions as the Amazon, Pantanal, and Patagonia, Cristian brings a unique talent and approach to his storytelling, not only placing his viewer directly with the subject, but making them deeply care about it as well. Whether it’s piranhas, caiman, sloths, or pink river dolphins, each subject is filmed with the same respect and awe. Some of his best known work focuses on anacondas. Christian fearlessly puts himself in the water coming face to face with such intimidating subjects, dispelling stigmas through his camera lens, showing their behavior, life history, and unseen world. While known for his work around South and Central America, Cristian has also worked with numerous subjects and locations from orcas in Norway, to the wild environments of New Zealand. Whatever subject Cristian shoots, his films and imagery are laced with an urgency to conserve and protect the natural world.

Cristian’s work is that of a virtuoso, blending all his skills together as he produces stunning cinematic pieces in record time. Fiercely dedicated to his craft and the pursuit of conservation, Cristian’s work goes above and beyond that of traditional natural history storytelling to bring his own vision and voice into the forefront of people’s lives. His work inspires, making people fall in love with the natural world around them, all while asking viewers to look deeper into every subject he adeptly illuminates.

Cristian Dimitrius is a master underwater cinematographer, photographer, and television producer, who is dedicated to raising awareness and respect for nature, and the world is better off after having shared his work.

On behalf of all Rovers, past, present and future, we are proud to recognize his contributions to increasing global awareness of the importance of protecting our environments, and all of the creatures that live above and below the water.  The Boston Sea Rovers are honored to present him with our highest award, complete with the following inscription:

2024 Walter Feinberg Memorial Diver of the Year Award

Cristian Dimitrius

Champion of the World’s Ecosystems & Wildlife

A Voice for Nature, A Conscience for Man