A trio of US-based producers, including George Linder, known for his work on the “Running Man” franchise, have secured the rights to develop a motion picture or television project based on Howard Rosenstein’s non-fiction book “Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving: A Pioneer’s Journey.”
The deal grants producers Linder, Ziad Batal and John Ptak the rights to create a documentary that will explore the book’s narrative — Rosenstein’s first-hand account of pioneering the earliest discoveries and expeditions in the Red Sea.
The book details how Rosenstein built an industry from scratch, attracted adventurous (and sometimes famous) guests drawn to then-pristine coral reefs, and navigated the complex political machinations in an area still technically at war to secure environmental protections for one of Earth’s most important ecosystems.
According to Linder:
“This is a powerful, untold story of exploration and risk at the limits of underwater discovery. The historical depth and sheer adventure make it perfect for the screen. We look forward to translating this remarkable work into a visually stunning film.”
In the book, Rosenstein shares the more surprising as well as his favorite stories from the early part of his long diving career.
The book features over 200 images by the author and others that serve as a historical record of the history of diving in the Red Sea.
The book features forewords by “Her Deepness” Dr. Slyvia Earle and famed underwater photographer David Doubilet.
