Sabine M. Probst Saavedra is a documentary filmmaker, NGO director, and impact storyteller, celebrated for her award-winning work. Through evocative cinematic imagery and a distinctive female perspective, her films explore the deep and transformative connection between humanity and nature—most notably, the ocean.
In 2022, Sabine founded Seen Blue Conservation, an impact media organization where she serves as director. Seen Blue is dedicated to using media for ocean conservation and education by inspiring and engaging global audiences through impactful storytelling.
In 2024, she launched the Impact Storytelling Podcast, a platform where she hosts in-depth conversations with leading professionals from the marine science field, conservation artists, environmental organization directors and natural history filmmakers. The podcast showcases the power of storytelling to drive positive change for the planet.
Throughout her career, Sabine has collaborated with prominent organizations including Sea Shepherd, On the Same Boat, Mare Mundi, and Coral Guardian, as well as forward-thinking companies like Fourth Element, Wasted Shoes, and National Parks Austria. Her work has been featured in international publications, TV networks, and streaming platforms such as WaterBear Network, further amplifying her voice in the conservation and filmmaking space.
For nearly half a decade, Sabine has focused on film and communication projects centered on the Mediterranean Sea, drawing on her extensive field experience—hundreds of hours spent underwater—to document and communicate its ecological challenges. She has collaborated closely with marine scientists, producing several impactful films dedicated to the conservation of this unique marine region.
Sabine’s achievements include a media scholarship from National Parks Austria and a Summit Fellowship from Jackson Wild, both awarded in 2022. That same year, she earned her Master’s degree in Media Design, complementing her Bachelor of Arts in Information Design and additional diplomas in marine biology, nature conservation, psychology, and science communication.
In 2024, Sabine was a featured speaker at the TEDx Maastricht event in the Netherlands, delivering a compelling talk on “Documentary Storytelling for Ocean Conservation.” She also served as a judge at prestigious wildlife and conservation film festivals and has delved deeper into researching effective storytelling techniques that emotionally and intellectually resonate with audiences, inspiring them to take meaningful action on conservation issues.
Stories need to be told to inspire.
Sabine M. Probst Saavedra 