ABOUT US



“It started as an idea to make one small film about a person we felt had something to teach us, but as each piece came together we realized that the portraits do something more than just that. They reveal deep, personal aspects about ourselves.”

We are all on a journey in the big ocean of life, searching to find meaning and purpose. each of us navigating THROUGH it in our own unique way. WE ARE ALL CONNECTED, AND WATER CONNECTS US ALL. SO DO OUR STORIES.

MEET THE CREW

Oleg Harencar, Filmmaker

OLEG HARENCAR

CO-CREATOR / FILMMAKER

Oleg Harencar is an accomplished filmmaker and producer with over three decades of diverse experience in the film industry. Harencar’s cinematic contributions extend to narrative film, having co-written, directed, and produced Bloodlines, featuring talents such as Rudolf Martin, Sally Kirkland, and Max Gail. Additionally, he has lectured on documentary filmmaking, served as a consultant, and worked as a cameraman for the BBC on projects such as Nazi Gold, The Man They Made God (Jimi Hendrix) and The Emperor of the Universe (Reverend Moon)

His feature film script, My Life with Masoch, is currently in development with a New York production company. Another one of his feature film scripts, On the Highlands, is in development as a Ukrainian/Polish co-production. His latest feature documentary, 10 Years of War, provides a profound exploration of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, while his Life on the Water series, now encompassing seven films, features the captivating personalities he has encountered throughout his nautical adventures.

Kat Lusher, Designer

KAT LUSHER

CO-CREATOR / PRODUCER / CREATIVE + DESIGN

Kat Lusher worked for several  major brand retailers in her hometown of San Francisco, and  her last corporate job was at Disney Consumer Products in Burbank CA. In 2005 Kat launched her own design studio, Kreative Katalyst, with a client list that includes some of the world’s top entertainment studios including Disney, Dreamworks, Warner Bros., Universal Studios, 20th Century Fox,  collaborating on projects ranging from marketing, branding, new business developments, apparel + textile  design to web design and more. She credits her daily yoga + meditation practices to keep the workload of her studio  and the many roles she plays for Life on the Water in balance. When the water beckons, you might catch Kat on her SUP board  –  no doubt with a camera by her side.

Don Zimmer

DON ZIMMER

PRODUCER, FILM + MUSIC

As Producer for Life on the Water, Don Zimmer finds himself at a unique, creative moment. Originally from the east coast, Don made his way to the Bay Area and quickly discovered he had a passionate, personal connection to the water – a trait he shares with the other members of the Life on the Water crew. He is both an accomplished musician and a multi-faceted producer. He has produced the documentary, “The Tao of Blue Grass – a Portrait of Peter Rowan”.  As owner of the independent music label and boutique recording studio, Floating Records, he recently partnered with Mill Valley Music to develop “Made in Mill Valley”, a compilation of music from artists who reside in Mill Valley, California. Through Floating Records Don has developed a community of musicians who are producing rich art that might not get the attention it deserves in the current corporate musical climate. Like Floating Records, Life on the Water allows Don to pursue his mission of producing amazing content above any other goal. Don currently resides with his wife and their two children in Idaho.

Peter Le Lievre

PETER LE LIEVRE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Peter Le Lievre is an accomplished industrial designer named in 21 patents and more than 30 peer-reviewed papers. Starting his career with Advanced Multi-Hull, Peter helped design the world’s largest catamaran ferry that is now operating across Rio de La Plata between Buenos Aires, Argentina and ports in Uruguay.  Peter is a graduate of Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney and Master of Business Administration at the Australian Graduate School of Management. Peter has more than 20 years of experience in the development of innovative clean technology including high temperature solar panels and sustainable algae-based bioproducts.

Lisa Le Lievre

LISA LE LIEVRE

POST PRODUCTION

Lisa Le Lievre is an award-winning filmmaker best known for her short dance film “Sirens Tango.” She was introduced to film through a chance encounter and collaboration with two filmmakers while dancing at an artist residency in Italy. Here, she discovered how her passion for dance could be expressed through the film medium, and she has since worked on many films in the dance, narrative, and documentary genres. 

She was a producer on the award-winning short “Dancing with Nureyev” and editor of the award-winning comedy/horror short “He Knows”. She assisted with the documentary film series “Life on the Water” performing in various roles. Her first documentary feature film “Closer Than Yesterday” recently premiered at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival.

OLEKSANDR KOROSTYSHEVSKY

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

With two decades of experience in the tech industry, Alexander is a seasoned expert in managing technical departments for various television networks. He is an innovative software developer who transitioned into an executive role, overseeing media companies that handle all forms of media content, including film production.

Jonathan Clark with drone

JONATHAN CLARK

CINEMATOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHER

Jonathan Clark freelances both as a cinematographer and photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he is based out of.  He travels far and wide for his cinematography work that covers: documentaries, narrative film, corporate video & commercials. Jonathan’s photographic images have appeared in publications such as National Geographic, National Geographic Traveller, Communication Arts, PDN & Lonely Planet and he’s  been the recipient of numerous photography awards.

Jan Mucklestone

JAN MUCKLESTONE

PR + ILLUSTRATION

Jan Mucklestone is an accomplished artist in multiple disciplines. Her connection to the water goes back generations as her Great-Grandfather was a deep sea Captain from Prince Edward Island, her grandfather was a Merchant Marine and her father owned a sail boat he would race on Puget Sound.  Some of Jan’s earliest memories are being rocked to sleep on her grandparent’s 42’ Chris Craft on Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington. Jan believes that surrendering and saying “yes” to life has continued to make synchronicity her constant companion guiding her on her path.  

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