Céline Cousteau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Céline Cousteau
Cousteau in 2013
Born	Céline S. Cousteau (1972-06-06) June 6, 1972 (age 53) Los Angeles County, California, USA
Nationality	American and French
Organization	CauseCentric Productions, The Outdoor Film Fellowship, The Javari Project
Known for	Film production and direction, exploration, conservation, design, ambassadorship
Children	1
Parent(s)	Jean-Michel Cousteau Anne-Marie Cousteau
Relatives	Fabien Cousteau (brother) Jacques Cousteau (grandfather) Simone Cousteau (grandmother)

Céline S. Cousteau (born June 6, 1972) is an amazing explorer, filmmaker, and environmental champion. She is known for making documentary films, exploring new places, and speaking up for our planet. Céline is also an artist, author, and helps lead workshops. She has spoken at the United Nations and interviewed important people. She started CauseCentric Productions, a company that makes films about important environmental and social issues. Céline comes from a famous family of ocean explorers. Her father is Jean-Michel Cousteau, and her grandfather was the legendary Jacques Cousteau.

Growing Up as an Explorer

Céline Cousteau is the third generation in her family to be an explorer. She was born in California. Her father, Jean-Michel Cousteau, makes documentaries and works to protect the environment. Her mother, Anne-Marie Cousteau, is a photographer who joined expeditions. Céline's brother is Fabien Cousteau, who also explores the ocean and helps protect sharks. Her grandfather was Jacques Cousteau, a pioneer in ocean exploration. Céline spent her childhood living in both France and the United States.

Adventures on the Calypso

When she was young, Céline spent time on her grandfather's famous research ship, the Calypso. One of her most memorable trips was at age nine. She traveled to the Amazon River! This expedition lasted 18 months, and Céline spent two weeks exploring its waters. She saw parts of the Amazon that were still a mystery to most people. This trip taught her how everything in nature is connected. It also showed her how people and nature are linked. This idea has inspired all her films, art, and activism.

Céline has one son with her partner, Çapkin van Alphen, who is a cameraman from Australia.

Education and Learning

Céline went to school at Norfolk Academy in Virginia. She also attended the United Nations International School in New York City. In 1994, she graduated from Skidmore College. There, she studied psychology and also took art classes. She later earned a master's degree from the SIT Graduate Institute. This degree was in International and Intercultural Management. She also received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Aveiro.

Céline's Career and Projects

Céline Cousteau is the founder and CEO of CauseCentric Productions. This company creates and shares videos and other media. They focus on short films that share the stories of people and groups. These groups are working to solve environmental and social problems. Céline also helped start the Outdoor Film Fellowship. This program helped young filmmakers and activists use storytelling to inspire change.

Tribes on the Edge Documentary

In 2019, Céline released her first full-length documentary film, called Tribes on Edge. She first visited the Vale do Javari Indigenous territory in the Brazilian Amazon in 2007. This was for a PBS documentary called "Return to the Amazon." In 2010, the Indigenous people there asked her to come back. They wanted her to share their story with the world. Céline spent time with tribes in the Vale do Javari. Their way of life is increasingly threatened by the modern world.

Art and Design Work

Céline has also used her creativity in art and fashion:

• Spring/Summer 2016 - She was a guest designer for Swarovski's Ocean Mysteries Collection.
• Fall/Winter 2016 - She was a guest designer for Swarovski's Tribute to Tribe Collection.
• Fall 2017 - She was an associate designer for Deborah Milner's Regenerating the Reef Couture Collection.

Working with Other Organizations

Céline has worked with many organizations to promote conservation and awareness:

• International Spokeswoman for La Prairie skincare company (2007–2014)
• Sustainability Partner for Contiki Holidays (2010–2014)
• Advisory Council Member for Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation (2012)
• Council Member on Global Agenda Council of Oceans for the World Economic Forum (2012–2016)
• Ambassador for the TreadRight Foundation (2014–Present)
• Ambassador for Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program (2015)
• Advisory Board Member for Marine Construction Technologies (2015–2019)
• Brand Ambassador for Keen Footwear (2016)
• Advisory Board Member for the Himalayan Consensus (2017–2019)
• Board of Directors for the National Aquarium in Baltimore (2018–Present)

Films and TV Shows

Céline has been involved in many film and TV productions, often as a host, director, or producer. Here are some of her notable works:

See also

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