Randy Olson

Randy Olson

Randy Olson is a scientist-turned filmmaker and faculty member in marine biology at USC. Most of his films draw on his science background, involve humor, and address major science issues such as the decline of the world's oceans, the controversy around the teaching of evolution versus intelligent design, and the attacks on global warming science. His works include a barnacle sex music video, “Barnacles Tell No Lies,” and the feature documentary, “Flock of Dodos: the evolution-intelligent design circus” “Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy” premiers Oct 23 www.sizzlethemovie.com His company, Prairie Starfish Productions, is based at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. He is currently the Director of the Shifting Baselines Ocean Media Project www.shiftingbaselines.org/index.php