Ellen Windemuth is C.E.O. of WaterBear Network, overseeing the strategy and direction of the new free streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet. Prior to WaterBear, she was owner and C.E.O. of Off the Fence, having founded the company in 1994. Under her leadership, Off the Fence acquired, produced and co-produced over 6,000 hours of content. She is a seasoned executive producer and distributor and has produced over 500 hours of content to date She executive produced “My Octopus Teacher,” which won this year’s BAFTA and Oscar for best documentary feature.