Finding Captain Nemo is a student-produced documentary short that examines the mythos of Jules Verne’s iconic character Captain Nemo as a metaphor for modern ocean exploration and conservation. The film centers on Dr. David E. Guggenheim, a marine scientist known as “The Ocean Doctor,” and his mission to protect marine biodiversity and educate future generations through storytelling and science. Through interviews, archival footage, and student-driven cinematography, the film draws a line between imagination and urgent environmental reality.