Hi, I'm a documentary filmmaker and journalist based out of San Francisco. I've just wrapped up a film that I have been working on for 3 years (www.guardianthedoc.com), so now I am going to take a much-needed LOOONG vacation traveling through Italy all of June! I've never been to Italy and I am so excited.

Other fun facts:
- I used to be a wildlife biologist, but switched careers 7 years ago. Now I tend to make films about environmental issues.
- I've lived in New Zealand for several years, and I've worked in Ethiopia, Johannesburg, and have done stories all over the world.
- I LOVE running, kayaking, cycling-- all things outdoors :)
- I love music and art as well. I do lots of pottery and drawing in my free time.

Here's my Instagram if you want to suss me out: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyquirin/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing seems like a great way to see a new place and explore things that guidebooks and the Internet can't show you. Also, us documentary filmmakers don't make heaps of money, so this seemed like a good way to travel on a budget so that I can spend more time exploring Italy!

Interests

• arts
• photography
• running
• traveling
• pottery
• cycling
• kayaking
• filmmaking
• film
• outdoors
• cinematography

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm bad with favorites-- I tend to like everything! But when it comes to movies and books, I do love something that will make me laugh.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sit in Angels Pool at the very edge of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Just incredible.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have loads of stories from working in remote locations abroad. I can also tell you all about filmmaking and cinematography, running, art stuff...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, England, Ethiopia, Fiji, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United States