“Patrick and the Whale” Nominated for News & Documentary Emmy Awards
We’re beyond excited to share that Patrick and the Whale has been nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Nature Documentary!
This prestigious recognition comes from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) — an institution that has been celebrating the best in television since 1955. The Emmy Awards honor excellence across various genres, and we’re incredibly proud to be listed among this year’s top nature documentaries.
Patrick and the Whale follows the deeply personal journey of Patrick Dykstra and his extraordinary encounters with whales — especially one unforgettable sperm whale named Dolores. Filmed in the waters of Dominica, this story dives into a world rarely seen, revealing the intelligence, emotion, and mystery of one of the ocean’s largest and most fascinating creatures.
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Using breathtaking underwater cinematography, the film captures the magic of a moment where man and whale meet eye to eye — and perhaps, mind to mind.
📍 The 46th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards will be celebrated in New York at the Palladium Times Square this June — with the Documentary Night set for June 26.
To be recognized alongside such powerful storytelling is an honor in itself. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this film to life, and of course — thank you, Dolores. 💙
