The World's Best Natural Free Divers

Eldio Gulisan, also called Imam, is a professional freediver who is also an esteemed member of the Sama people, a diverse ethnolinguistic group in the southern part of the country. His inspiring story goes beyond the medals, and it deserves to be shared with the world.
Want to go freediving with Erwan? We are in Samal Island in Davao, Philippines and we are ready to dive right into its deep blue waters. Joining us on this spontaneous trip is with one of our old pals, Sebastien Gilbert, who is also no stranger to freediving and is also an avid underwater videographer. Will Erwan get the hang of freediving, or will he quickly retreat to shore? Watch until the end to find out!
We wasted no time editing this video and got the best results using our new Lenovo Yoga 9i Pro and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i. We would like to thank Lenovo, Intel, and Microsoft for partnering with us for this video.
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Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(1:30) Sebastien
(4:46) Imam
(9:07) Out Into the Sea
(16:30) Life at Sea, Outro
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The Fat Kid Inside Studios
Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Cayetano - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Editorial Producer
Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer
Julius Rivera - Camera Operator
Steven Sune - Editor
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
Ivan Christian Cocjin - Editor
MK Tayona - Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Production Assistant
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
Kim Manuel - Graphic Designer
Roanne Salvacion - Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
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sometimes I feel we don't deserve the FEATR videos for Free ... amazing story amazing shots . Thanks guys!

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Indeed, the documentaries FEATR gives us is worth every peny.

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trueeee!!! ❤

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it’s like a special made for HBO or Netflix! i’m glad erwan is finally drawing out his vision for featr and has an incredible team to help him out! he’s extremely vital for the community and industry and he definitely deserves more recognition on how he loves and showcases the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Wil_Dasovich]

This was awesome, on my bucket list to dive with these legends of Samal!

[@featrmedia]

Good luck! Rooting for you!

[@RonYason]

would like to see this tsong

[@iloveyourvibez]

take me w you! lol

[@Mrjade6000]

Ang lungkot lang isipin na mas marami pang views ang walang kwentang mga content creator dito sa Pilipinas kisa sa marami kang matutunan at subrang laking tulong nito sa Pilipinas for me deserve ng FEATR mag million views every videos.

[@hapiapol3855]

Thank you Erwan for featring people like the Sama and Imam. It’s very inspiring and admirable. Watching this makes me respect and appreciate our people and our country even more. Proud to be Pinoy! ❤

[@tedsvlogs01]

I'm surprised there hasn't been a navy or coast guard recruitment campaign of the Sama people. They're a national treasure and asset.

[@user-wh9iw3vu4z]

Another tale of exceptional feat under water…. I felt so proud of Imam, being unassuming and relatively lacks some gadgets to enhance his capabilities, however his passion and culture made it possible for him to score his NR… Another magnificent story and the diversity of living on the water and underwater… Excellent job, Thank you👏👏👍♥️ Unforgettable Mae

[@joehank413]

You're the best program! FEATR beats any Docu, vlogging .. etc. Hope Erwan and FEATR gets the well deserved recognition in the Philippines and world wide. Philippine Dept of Tourism should follow your examples on how to best promote the Philippines.

[@ar3p293]

Correct dpat yung natural lng

[@d.l.c7456]

Cleaning the Philippines; cities & provinces would be the first step in 'promoting' tourism. No matter how great vlogs such as this one, but seeing how dirty our country is pointless.

[@judithb1284]

Keep on creating, Erwan! Yours is the best docu series this country has ever seen. And, more power to Manoy Elidio. I hope he gets the recognition that he truly deserves and inspire the young generation of the Sama people. 🙏👏

[@liyuk07]

The themes and topics and especially the people you feature makes me realize how much I miss the homeland. Please keep it up, never stop and inspire more creators and especially your team. Your passion for the Philippines hopefully gets more views. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nhettescapade]

Tatay Elidio should be recognize and supported by the government.

[@febjasreal1360]

the reason why i want to learn freediving ♡ is to learn how locals do fishing 💖

[@haxificality]

I hope Imam can train the newer generations of his tribe to get involved in the sports of freediving. I know many would want to see the potentials of their local traditions in the field of freediving, not just spearfishing. These are the natural deep divers that didn't have the opportunity to have modern training programs.

[@elainecole4503]

As always, the story telling and quality of the content takes my breath away. Bone chilling in a food way, superb job Featr. ❤

[@featrmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@marvinreyes8349]

ibang level ng pag promote, very entertaining and informative. Hindi lang sa lenovo pero pati si pro diver Imam at sa trourism sakanila at the same time, nakaka proud kasi may ganito sa pilipinas . this is the first time i saw this kind of plot line as well. appreciate it!

[@mind_in_repose_now1256]

How cruel is our government for making them leave their community. They should have been helped. In Brunei, the houses on stilts are so beautiful. I hope this video will be a start for them to receive help from the local and national government.

[@dmolaivar526]

Watching this made me emotional. I felt the love and respect for Freediving and for saving our ocean. Filipinos have a big future in this sport. Looking forward for Imam and other filipino free divers to make history in Freediving!

[@celdiomampo8755]

Wow, much respect to Tatay Elidio🙌

[@YAT1997]

As someone who grew up in tawi tawi and now living in the states, this video brings me joy

[@Supsup516]

Just do ur shit erwan im so happy the ph has some of these types of youtube content that doesnt let my brain rot

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Free diving is awesome

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Wow.... This deserves more views. Really.

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FEATR, i hope you never ever stop making videos like this! These are so relaxing and educational and heartwarming. I cry almost every episode because I’m so touched by the people you feature. We are similar in the sense that it’s the people and their story that is most important ❤ Kudos to your team for finding these incredible Filipinos. Filipinos like Iman need to be featured more in mainstream media. You guys are definitely such a hidden gem!

[@claireandres4108]

Galing ng skills ni kuya ...❤😊🎉

[@thegreatgentleman]

What a coincidence i was just thinking to do free-diving lesson and was waiting for a sign and this pops up! Im gonna do it! 😁

[@duaneasistido2915]

Thank you for this. Such an amazing showcase.

[@daisymey4444]

thanks Erwan and to your team for featuring this. A lovely story with a great story teller.

[@officialselenator586]

Having goosebumps while watching Imam! Thank you Featr!

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Hands down ....another knowledge of our home land unlock..👏👏

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The BEST mga contents ng FEATR ❤

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Your account deserves more subscribers and viewers to be honest…this kind of contents people need to watch more!

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One of the best Filipino storytellers! These Filipino gems (stories) are meant to last a lifetime, and I am fully convinced that Featr is making these stories go a long way. 1000/100

[@fredstah714]

Thank you for featuring these indigenous people of the Philippines.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

This is so much fun! 👏🏽

[@YoonriFluffy]

10:03 this part just gave words why I love the sea. I really can't explain it before. I just love the sea, that's all I say. ❤

[@RosalynAyalin]

Erwan is really the best…. A real content creator and an influencer in a good way ❤❤❤

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Glad to see this documentaries.

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Super cool! Philippines is the best! We are moving there next year to open our hotel in Cagayan De Oro City called….OHANA BEACH SUITES…. LETS GOOO!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Saan banda po sa cdo?

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@@phillipeduria3927 Hello! We are building our hotel on the beach in Opol very near to CDO! Hope to welcome you later next year. Stay tuned! Thanks!

[@chelorica_gats]

The joy on his face when he was telling the story of how he got a national record is so precious. 💖💖

[@jazmintandoc6406]

Wow! For sure many of us dont know about this, their stories behind, thank you for bringing this to us.

[@aldingaylekiawan]

I love Sama people and am happy to serve them in my community. They are awesome.. Thank you Featr.. God bless... One of the best.❤

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This is so beautiful. i dont know why but I got emotional watching this. Ang galing, ang ganda!

[@Wanderw]

I wish this channel is given platform on tv or livestreams it well deserved

[@HuwagSalangin]

This is awesome!

[@thenewman142]

Films like these are so underrateddd

[@MMP1980]

Woow! Ang galing!! 👏👏👏 ❤❤❤

[@livinglife9235]

Featr and Erwan's team always delivering the best of the Philippines and its people! This is real content friends! :)

[@joycelebrilla2023]

much respect for your work.

[@KyleYnarez-tw7ne]

Such good content as always. ❤❤❤

[@frenzyyyy7186]

the quality of featr’s videos is top tier, I’m quite disappointed that not many people watch it.

[@virginiaalcantar5443]

The Sama people needed to be recognized for there excellent diving skills and humble beginnings.

[@povoljan13]

That was such a good video. Thanks to team erwan for sharing this to the world

[@finaaldaba5341]

Spectacular!

[@bnylar011]

Thank you Erwan Heusaff and team for the video :)

[@shirleymaaba3803]

mabrouk to you Iman ...mashallah!!! Shukran Erwan .so much to learn from you

[@cdocranktours2514]

congrats to Imam.. good story.. awesome presentation!..

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I love every stories that they cover

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Awe inspiring docu worth watching

[@AngryKittens]

I wish we could fund them for competitions or something. We already have one Olympic medal winner from among the Sama people.

[@playbonsai7218]

Mabuhay Pilipinas!

[@rencej7510]

This inspires me more to be a good underwater filmmaker or whatever im doing. Yeah diving and filming is tiring and hard. Most of my good shot are from accidental shot lol. I love the cinematography, editing, script and the story. Worth subscribing 😍

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Wonderful content 👏🏼🖤

[@amielparreno1490]

This channel never fails to create quality content. If I have a chance to join this crew I would be so happy hahaha

[@dive4josvic]

great documentary...

[@Kammm2020]

So lovely to watch. Hope you got him free dive gloves, and footies (aquasocks). Or asked Intel to sponsor some to leave with the tribes - to help prolong the livelihood of their communities... in exchange for your footage. ;) "Always leave things better than you found them." - an old Eco-Diver edict.

[@iloveyourvibez]

we love kuya imam! hope to one day be able to dive with him!!

[@amielmareposque6182]

nakaka relax talaga mga video nyo solid

[@jenneth6448]

Wow 😲 Super Amazing drive swing and I Proud with you Tatay🤗 Talent go for it😊 enjoy it 💕 from Philippines❤❤❤

[@sparta1446]

Imam the aquaman of the philippines😊

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1st❤

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❤

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Featr never disappoints 🤘

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i cant stop watching yung videos mo, haha! kaht sa tv nanunuod na ako nito.

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This is 🔥🙌🏻

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Very good episode. Nice shotd

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Så fint.

[@bertodkaen8605]

Meron pala nyan.. tnx for sharing.

[@merryanne7538]

mashaallah mashaallah proud of u tatay .ni skipping ads sir erwan

[@jopie3819]

❤ galing

[@Unknown_22589]

Ang galing talaga ni Erwan.

[@CH-vr2dl]

keep safe sir... mabuhay.

[@dioncena1992]

*daghang salamat.*

[@LapseCity]

The thumbnail is very clever. It reminds me of Nirvana's Nevermind album. Overall, congrats to the FEATR team for this amazing effort of 'purposeful content creation'.

[@user-vp4mg3zu8j]

Thank you Erwan & Team for this wonderful content.

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Hello Featr!! 💖💖

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❤❤❤

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2nd ❤😅

[@Idwarduuu]

I WANT THAT LEGION!!!!!!!!

[@ndngts]

solid n nmn

[@MacCreus]

That lenovo will fit to my lifestyle hehe. Wow 1.6kg but full of powerful specs

[@AkilezNewEngland]

I learned how to Freedive in Cebu City in 1979 from a Badjao fisherman living in Mactan Island.

[@firesliver09]

Definitely he must be a reservist of coast guard and a professional free diving instructor.

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❤❤❤❤

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💚💖

[@BigMike88]

Always love your content keep it up🔥

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This one is good, featr.

[@jameszy2310]

Hey, I really like your shots at Coastol Road. I just saw the potential of the place to make a photo scene in my mind everytime i drive there. but you already did it. 😢😅 HAHAHA kdding.

[@arnaysapajiji9276]

We Sama people esp the man in the southern part of Philippines has this ability. They say the badjao sama when they are small child they use to be thrown to water to learned how to swim at early childhood.Thats why most of them esp badjao living besides or on the water has this ability.

[@evildisaster8149]

Can you please make the download button accessible? Thank you!

[@pauldacumos6532]

Cried when I heared Fear Thou Not while you're in the water!!1