Behind the Scenes of Avatar and Last Breath: John Garvin’s Exclusive into Filmmaking at OZTek Advanced Diving Conference 2025

John Garvin, renowned diving consultant, screenwriter, and actor, will be a featured OZTek Conference speaker at ADEX OZTek Australia 2025, where he will share exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the making of James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and the highly anticipated film Last Breath. Last Breath is set for release in the USA and UK on February 28, with an Australian release to follow.

John has been diving since 1990 and is recognized as one of the world’s leading technical diving instructors. He specializes in closed-circuit rebreathers and has trained elite divers worldwide. His expertise has made him an integral part of major Hollywood productions, including Deepsea Challenger and Sanctum, where he wrote the screenplay and coordinated underwater stunts.

As the head of diving operations for the Avatar sequels and Last Breath, John played a crucial role in bringing these visually stunning underwater scenes to life. At ADEX OZTek Australia 2025, he will discuss the innovative diving techniques and challenges involved in creating these groundbreaking films.

For those interested in the intersection of deep-sea exploration and filmmaking, John Garvin’s talk will be an unmissable event. Catch him live on the OZTek Advanced Diving Conference stage at ADEX OZTek Australia, where he will join a lineup of compelling speakers and topics from March 15-16, 2025, at the ICC, Darling Harbour. Get your tickets now for a lineup of fascinating talks from top technical diving experts at the OZTek Advanced Diving Conference.