Rising Tide is an independent Lambda Films production. Developed and filmed between the first and second lockdowns of 2020.
For a film production company during the post-pandemic lull, we had time on our hands. We therefore decided to film a series of projects for ourselves that reflected the shared values of the company. Rising Tide was the first. The film explores the theme of oceanic pollution and the symbiotic, but fragile relationship we, as humans, have with the ocean.
The Story
The film captures a day in the life of an ageing Fisherman. A man who has lived harmoniously with the ocean his whole life. However, The Fisherman’s failing health reflects that of the ocean’s, and we see how their symbiotic relationship begins to fail as their health worsens. Now, only memories of the past sustain the Fisherman. However, with the ocean, we have a chance to turn back the clock.
The short film was shot over two days in two locations across Norfolk. The beach location was filmed at Stiffkey Marshes. A beautiful area of untamed beauty known for its biodiversity and natural Samphire. The second location was an old fishing hut on the grounds of Burnt Fen. This was kindly gifted to the project by Ann & Jamie Nickerson.
Upon completion, we gifted the film to charities and organisations for their personal promotional use on World Ocean Day.
You can read further about the motivations behind the production of Rising Tide on our blog. As well as finding out for yourselves how you help reduce oceanic pollution in a post-pandemic world.
