༄ OrKatz ♡ Dj & Ocean Artivist ༄

One year ago, where it all began. 🌀

On January 12th 2025, my birthday, @orkasea.project took its very first breath.
Not as a finished project, but as a shared intention.

A cosy space, a clear sound system, a like-minded circle of people, and a desire to gather differently, around and for the Ocean.

This aftermovie holds the memory of that first step.
The launch.
The courage of starting before everything was clear.
The feeling of alignment, presence, and collective care.

Nothing here would have existed without the people who showed up, contributed, supported, and trusted the vision in its earliest form.

Your contributions went to @projectanima.jp and helped build the very first steps toward an authentic marine sanctuary for captive dolphins in Japan.
That’s huge! 🐬💙

A very special thank you to @mon_key_frames 🤍 for the filming, the sensitivity, and for crafting this beautiful video that now carries the memory of that day.

One year later, it feels important to remember where ORKASEA began.

With gratitude.
With humility.
And with the same intention to keep moving, together 🌊

Deep gratitude to everyone who contributed to this launch 🙏

@amaluna for offering us a home 🌀

@leinasato for dreaming of a marine sanctuary that aims to offer a new life to captive dolphins
@projectanima.jp 🐬

@jankounen & @paris_anne, co-directors of The Journey, for this powerful exchange 🎙️

@bellotafilms for allowing me to showcase « The Journey » on this special occasion

@paris_anne & @mariesulmoni for the magical water ritual 💦

@selune_ for the Ocean Tattoo Rituals & intuitive live painting 🎨

@iluma.visual for the incredible mapping and laser show 🪩

@sounds.oftheocean for the immersive visual & sound experience

@harpist.france for your harp poetry 🪉

@kida_music & @mino_ropes for the music & extended Dj set! 🎧

Orcas, dolphins and whales for the chants that I’m honored to incorporate into my oceanic sound journey 🐳

@revuenatives for the partnership and your essential work with indigenous communities

And all those who helped in visible and invisible ways 🫶🫧🩵🐬
@amandine.holisticalia @invisiblelightprocess

Until the next one…
Love,
OrKatz.