‘Reef Builders’ Documentary Gets Exclusive First Look at SXSW With Panel Discussion Featuring Auli’i Cravalho

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William Earl Variety has announced an exclusive first look of a new documentary “Reef Builders,” presented by the SHEBAbrand, followed by a panel discussion with Auli’i Cravalho on March 9 during SXSW in Austin, Texas. “Reef Builders” spotlights the inspiring stories of the people behind the Sheba Hope Grows program, one of the world’s largest coral reef restoration programs led by Mars Sustainable Solutions, and the vital role of ocean communities in the move to restore the planet’s coral reefs.

From director and producer, Stephen Shearman and the production team at AMV Stream, formerly Red Studios, as well as actor, environmental advocate and associate producer Auliʻi Cravalho (“Moana,” “Moana 2,” “The Rise,” “Power” and 2024’s “Mean Girls”), the documentary is brought to viewers by the SHEBA brand, as part of its commitment to restore coral reefs around the world.

The panel discussion will include Cravalho and Shearman, as well as Dr. Daniel DeMartini from Kuleana Coral Restoration, Professor David Smith, Senior Director, Mars Sustainable Solutions and Chief Marine Scientist at Mars, and Mindy Barry, Global Vice President, SHEBA.

Variety Senior Awards Editor Clayton Davis will moderate. “As the SHEBA brand, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire real-world change.