Thai One On 
by Cinema Digital



Thai One On  by Cinema Digital

official-selection-2013Deep in the pristine jungle of northern Thailand lies the Mae Ngao. Literally translated Mae Ngao means the River of Reflection. Named for its crystal clear water, the Mae Ngao is home to the legendary Mahseer. A species first prized by British anglers during the days of the Raj. Known as the aquatic tiger of the Asian subcontinent the Mahseer is revered for its phenomenal fight. Filmmaker Travis Lowe follows three anglers and a local guide as they work with hill tribe villagers to protect the entire 60km length of the River of Reflection. Hoping to protect critical habitat for the Golden Mahseer and open up the area as a world-class destination fishery. In the process, the group helps bring desperately needed money to the cash starved Karen villagers in turn protecting an endangered species - a feat that entails a witch doctor, a spirit curse and quite possibly the introduction of fish aquaculture.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
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Together with his partner, Jessica Samuels, Travis Lowe operates Cinema Digital, a private production company focused on documentary production. Travis has managed to combine his passion for fly fishing with his work in the film and television industry. He has produced, shot and edited an 8-part news series for CHBC in conjunction with Scientific Anglers called “The World of Fly Fishing”. His latest endeavor, the RM Angler Fly Fishing Film Festival has acted as a catalyst for a group of anglers and conservationists to form a chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada in his home of Kelowna, British Columbia.